US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The U.S. civil rights agency is making a significant shift by ending its 60-year practice of collecting demographic data, including information on gender and race. This move comes as part of a broader administrative effort to streamline data collection, but it raises concerns about the potential loss of critical insights into workplace diversity and discrimination. Ending this data collection could impact future civil rights initiatives and the agency's ability to monitor and address systemic inequalities in employment and beyond. This decision underscores the ongoing tension between data utility and privacy concerns.