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| 3.11.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 387/58 |
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3.11.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 387/58

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COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2021/1898

of 20 July 2021

supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the number and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies statistics domain for reference year 2022

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 October 2019 establishing a common framework for European statistics relating to persons and households, based on data at individual level collected from samples, amending Regulations (EC) No 808/2004, (EC) No 452/2008 and (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In order to cover the needs in statistics for the relevant detailed topics set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700, the Commission should specify the number and titles of the variables for the dataset in the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022. |
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(1)

In order to cover the needs in statistics for the relevant detailed topics set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700, the Commission should specify the number and titles of the variables for the dataset in the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022.

| (2) | The number of variables to be collected pursuant to this Regulation is not to exceed by more than 5 % the number of variables collected for the use of information and communication technologies domain at the time when Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 entered into force, |
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(2)

The number of variables to be collected pursuant to this Regulation is not to exceed by more than 5 % the number of variables collected for the use of information and communication technologies domain at the time when Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 entered into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The number and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022 shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2021.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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ANNEX

Number and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies domain for reference year 2022

| Topic | Detailed topic | Variable identifier | Variable title/variable description |
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| 01.Technical Items – 15 mandatory technical variables,


  – 2 optional technical variables | Data collection information | REFYEAR | Year of survey |
| Data collection information | INTDATE | Reference date – first interview date |
| Data collection information | STRATUM_ID | Stratum |
| Data collection information | PSU | Primary sampling unit |
| Identification | HH_ID | Household ID |
| Identification | IND_ID | Individual ID |
| Identification | HH_REF_ID | ID of the household the individual belongs to |
| Weights | HH_WGHT | Household weight |
| Weights | IND_WGHT | Individual weight |
| Interview characteristics | TIME | Interview duration |
| Interview characteristics | INT_TYPE | Interview type |
| Localisation | COUNTRY | Country of residence |
| Localisation | GEO_NUTS1 | Region of residence |
| Localisation | GEO_NUTS2
  (optional) | Region of residence (optional) |
| Localisation | GEO_NUTS3
  (optional) | Region of residence
  (optional) |
| Localisation | DEG_URBA | Degree of urbanisation |
| Localisation | GEO_DEV | Geographical location |
| 02.Person and household characteristics


  – 7 collected variables,


  – 1 derived variable, – 7 optional variables | Demography | SEX | Sex |
| Demography | YEARBIR | Year of birth |
| Demography | PASSBIR | Passing of birthday |
| Demography | AGE | Age in completed years |
| Citizenship and migrant background | CITIZENSHIP | Country of main citizenship |
| Citizenship and migrant background | CNTRYB | Country of birth |
| Household composition | HH_POP | Household size (number of members in the household) |
| Household composition | HH_POP_16_24 (optional) | Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24 (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_POP_16_24S (optional) | Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24
  (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_POP_25_64 (optional) | Number of members of the household aged from 25 to 64 (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_POP_65_MAX (optional) | Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65 (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_CHILD | Number of children under 16 |
| Household composition | HH_CHILD_14_15
  (optional) | Number of children aged from 14 to 15
  (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_CHILD_5_13
  (optional) | Number of children aged from 5 to 13 (optional) |
| Household composition | HH_CHILD_LE_4
  (optional) | Number of children aged less than or equal to 4 (optional) |
| 03.Labour market participation


  – 5 collected variables,


  – 3 optional variables | Main activity status (self-defined) | MAINSTAT | Main activity status (self-defined) |
| Elementary job characteristics | STAPRO | Status in employment in main job |
| Elementary job characteristics | NACE1D
  (optional) | Economic activity of the local unit for main job
  (optional) |
| Elementary job characteristics | ISCO2D | Occupation in main job |
| Elementary job characteristics | OCC_ICT | ICT professional or non-ICT professional |
| Elementary job characteristics | OCC_MAN | Manual worker or non-manual worker |
| Elementary job characteristics | EMPST_WKT
  (optional) | Full- or part-time main job (self-defined)
  (optional) |
| Duration of contract | EMPST_CONTR
  (optional) | Permanency of main job
  (optional) |
| 04.Educational attainment and background


  – 1 collected variable,


  – 1 derived variable | Educational attainment level | ISCEDD | Educational attainment level (highest level of education successfully completed) |
| Educational attainment level | ISCED | Educational attainment level aggregated |
| 5. Health: status and disability, access to, availability and use of health care and health determinants


  – 1 collected variable | Elements of the Minimum European Health Module | GALI | Limitation in activities because of health problems |
| 06. Income, consumption and elements of wealth, including debts


  – 1 collected variable | Total monthly household income | HH_IQ5 | Total average net current monthly income |
| 07. Information society participation


  – 119 collected variables


  – 3 derived variables


  – 14 optional variables | Access to ICT | IACC | Access of the household to the internet at home (by any device) |
| Use and frequency of use of ICT | IU | Most recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device |
| Use and frequency of use of ICT | IFUS | Average frequency of internet use in the last 3 months |
| Internet activities | IUEM | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for sending/receiving e-mails |
| Internet activities | IUPH1 | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making calls (including video calls) over the internet |
| Internet activities | IUSNET | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for participating in social networks (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions) |
| Internet activities | IUCHAT1 | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for instant messaging (exchanging messages) |
| Internet activities | IUIF | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for finding information about goods or services |
| Internet activities | IUNW1 | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines |
| Internet activities | IUPOL2 | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for expressing opinions on civic or political issues on websites or in social media |
| Internet activities | IUVOTE | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for taking part in online consultations or voting to define civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition) |
| Internet activities | IUMUSS1 | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to music (such as web radio, music streaming) or downloading music |
| Internet activities | IUSTV | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching internet streamed TV (live or catch-up) from TV broadcasters (such as [national examples]) |
| Internet activities | IUVOD | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching Video on Demand from commercial services |
| Internet activities | IUVSS | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching video content from sharing services |
| Internet activities | IUPDG | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for playing or downloading games |
| Internet activities | IUPCAST
  (optional) | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to podcasts or downloading podcasts
  (optional) |
| Internet activities | IHIF | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health) |
| Internet activities | IUMAPP | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making an appointment with a practitioner via a website or app (such as of a hospital or a health care centre) |
| Internet activities | IUAPR | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for accessing personal health records online |
| Internet activities | IUOHC | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for using other health services via a website or app instead of having to go to the hospital or visit a doctor (such as by getting a prescription or a consultation online) |
| Internet activities | IUSELL | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for selling goods or services via a website or app |
| Internet activities | IUBK | Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for internet banking (including mobile banking) |
| Internet activities | IUOLC | Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by doing an online course |
| Internet activities | IUOLM | Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by using online learning material other than a complete online course (such as video tutorials, webinars, electronic textbooks, learning apps or platforms) |
| Internet activities | IUOCIS1 | Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by communicating with educators or learners using audio or video online tools |
| Internet activities | IUOFE | Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for formal education (e.g. school or university) |
| Internet activities | IUOW | Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for professional/work-related purposes |
| Internet activities | IUOPP | Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for private purpose |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVIP | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information about himself/herself stored by public authorities or public services |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVIDB | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information from public databases or registers (such as information about availability of books in public libraries, cadastral registers, enterprise registers) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOV12IF | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in obtaining by the respondent information (e.g. about services, benefits, entitlements, laws, opening hours) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVIX | Respondent has not accessed any personal records or databases nor obtained any information via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOV12FM | Downloading/printing official forms by the respondent from a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVAPR | Making an appointment or reservation by the respondent via a website or app with public authorities or public services (such as reservation of a book in a public library, appointment with a government servant or a state healthcare provider) for private purpose in the last 12 months |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVPOST
  (Optional) | Receiving by the respondent any official communication or documents sent by public authorities via the respondent’s account on a website or app (name of the service, if applicable in the country) of public authorities or services (such as notifications of fines or invoices, letters; service of court summons, court documents, [national examples]) for private purpose in the last 12 months? Usage of email or SMS based information messages or notifications that a document is available should be excluded.(optional) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVTAX1 | Submitting the respondent’s own tax declaration via a website or app for private purpose in the last 12 months |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVODC | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent official documents or certificates (such as graduation, birth, marriage, divorce, death, residence certificates, police or criminal records, [national examples]) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVBE | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent benefits or entitlements (such as pension, unemployment, child allowance, enrolment in schools, universities, [national examples]) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVRCC | Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in making by the respondent other requests, claims or complaints (such as reporting theft to the police, launching a legal complaint, requesting legal aid, initiating a civil claim procedure in front of a court, [national examples]) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVNN | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – respondent did not have to request any documents or to make any claims |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVLS | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of skills or knowledge (e.g. respondent did not know how to use the website or app or it was too complicated to use) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVSEC | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – concerns about the security of personal data or unwillingness to pay online (credit card fraud) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVEID
  (Optional) | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of electronic signature, activated electronic identification (eID) or any other tool to use the eID (required for using the services) [national examples] (optional) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVOP | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – another person did it on the respondent’s behalf (e.g. consultant, adviser, relative) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IRGOVOTH | Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – other reason |
| Interaction with public authorities | IGOVANYS | Respondent has interacted with public authorities |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVDU | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –
  website or app was difficult to use (e.g. it was not user-friendly, the wording was not clear, procedure was not well explained) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVTP | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –
  technical problems experienced when using website or app (e.g. long loading, website crashed) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVEID
  (Optional) | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –
  problems in using the electronic signature or electronic identification (eID) (optional) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVPAY
  (Optional) | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to pay via the website or app (e.g. due to lack of access to the payment methods required) (optional) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVMOB | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to access the service on smartphone or tablet (e.g. non compatible device version or non-available applications) |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVOTH | Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –
  other issue |
| Interaction with public authorities | IIGOVX | The respondent has not encountered any issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months |
| e-Commerce | IBUY | Last purchase or order of goods or services over the internet for private use |
| e-Commerce | BCLOT1 | Internet use for buying clothes (including sport clothing), shoes or accessories (such as bags, jewellery) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BSPG | Internet use for buying sports goods (excluding sport clothing) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BCG | Internet use for buying children toys or childcare items (such as nappies, bottles, baby strollers) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFURN1 | Internet use for buying furniture, home accessories (such as carpets or curtains) or gardening products (such as tools, plants) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BMUSG | Internet use for buying music as CDs, vinyls etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFLMG | Internet use for buying films or series as DVDs, Blu-ray etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BBOOKNLG | Internet use for buying printed books, magazines or newspapers from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BHARD1 | Internet use for buying computers, tablets, mobile phones or accessories from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BEEQU1 | Internet use for buying consumer electronics (such as TV-sets, stereos, cameras, sound bars or smart speakers, virtual assistants) or household appliances (such as washing machines) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BMED1 | Internet use for buying medicine or dietary supplements such as vitamins (excluding online renewal of prescriptions) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFDR | Internet use for buying deliveries from restaurants, fast-food chains, catering services from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFDS | Internet use for buying food or beverages from stores or from meal-kits providers from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BCBW | Internet use for buying cosmetics, beauty or wellness products from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BCPH | Internet use for buying cleaning products or personal hygiene products (such as toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, washing detergents, cleaning cloths) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BBMC | Internet use for buying bicycles, mopeds, cars, or other vehicles or their spare parts from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BOPG | Internet use for buying other physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BPG_ANY | Internet use for buying any of the listed physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BPG_DOM | Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from national sellers (from enterprises or private persons) |
| e-Commerce | BPG_EU | Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from other EU countries (from enterprises or private persons) |
| e-Commerce | BPG_WRLD | Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from the rest of the world (from enterprises or private persons) |
| e-Commerce | BPG_UNK | Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers which country of origin is not known (from enterprises or private persons) |
| e-Commerce | BPG_PP | Goods bought from private persons via a website or app |
| e-Commerce | BMUSS | Internet use for buying or subscribing to music as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFLMS | Internet use for buying or subscribing to films or series as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BBOOKNLS | Internet use for buying or subscribing to e-books, online-magazines or online-newspapers via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BGAMES | Internet use for buying or subscribing to games online or as downloads for smartphones, tablets, computers or consoles via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BSOFTS | Internet use for buying or subscribing to computer software or other software as downloads including upgrades via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BHLFTS | Internet use for buying or subscribing to apps related to health or fitness (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BAPP | Internet use for buying or subscribing to other apps (such as apps related to learning languages, travelling, weather) (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BSTICK | Internet use for buying tickets to sports events via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BCTICK | Internet use for buying tickets to cultural or other events (such as tickets to cinema, concerts, fairs) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BSIMC | Internet use for buying subscriptions to the internet or mobile phone connections via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BSUTIL | Internet use for buying subscriptions to electricity, water or heating supply, waste disposal or similar services via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BHHS | Internet use for buying household services (such as cleaning, babysitting, repair work, gardening) (also when bought from private persons) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BHHS_PP | Internet use for buying household services from private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BTPS_E | Internet use for buying transport services from a transport enterprise, such as local bus, flight or train ticket or taxi ride via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BTPS_PP | Internet use for buying transport services from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BRA_E | Internet use for renting accommodation from enterprises such as hotels or travel agencies via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BRA_PP | Internet use for renting accommodation from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BOTS (optional) | Internet use for buying any other services (excluding financial and insurance services) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months
  (optional) |
| e-Commerce | BFIN_IN1 | Internet use for buying insurance policies, including travel insurance, also as a package together with for example a plane ticket, via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFIN_CR1 | Internet use for taking a loan or mortgage or arranging credit from banks or other financial providers via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months |
| e-Commerce | BFIN_SH1 | Internet use for buying or selling shares, bonds, units in funds or other financial assets via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DEM | Use of internet-connected thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for the respondent’s home for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DSEC | Use of internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, security cameras, door locks or other internet-connected security or safety solutions for the respondent’s home for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DHA | Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DVA | Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DX | Respondent did not use any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BDK | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent did not know that such devices or systems exist |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BNN | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent had no need to use those connected devices or systems |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BCST | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – costs too high |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BLC | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of compatibility with other devices or systems |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BLSK | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of skills to use those devices or systems |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BCPP | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about the privacy and protection of data about the respondent generated by those devices or systems |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BCSC | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about security (e.g. that the device or system will be hacked) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BCSH | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about safety or health (e.g. that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_BOTH | Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – other reasons |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_IUTV | Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_IUGC | Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the respondent’s home for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_IUHA | Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DCS | Use of an internet-connected smart watch, fitness band, internet-connected goggles or headsets, safety- trackers, internet-connected accessories, internet-connected clothes or shoes for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DHE | Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (such as smart scales) or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DTOY | Use of toys connected to the internet, such as robot toys (including educational) or dolls for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_DCAR | Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private purposes |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_USE | Respondent used internet of things |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_PSEC | Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – security or privacy problems (e.g. the device or system was hacked, problems with the protection of information about the respondent and his/her family generated by those devices or systems) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_PSHE | Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – safety or health problems (e.g. the use of the device or system lead to an accident, injury or health problem) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_PDU | Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – difficulties with using the device (e.g. setting-up, installing, connecting, pairing the device) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_POTH | Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems) |
| Connection to the internet from anywhere | IOT_PX | Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems |
| Effect of use | ECO_DMOB | Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her mobile phone or smartphone that he/she replaced or no longer use |
| Effect of use | ECO_DLT | Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her laptop or tablet that he/she replaced or no longer use |
| Effect of use | ECO_DPC | Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her desktop computer that he/she replaced or no longer use |
| Effect of use | ECO_PP
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – price
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PHD
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – hard drive characteristics (storage, speed), processor speed
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PECD
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – eco-design of the device e.g. durable, upgradeable and reparable designs that require fewer materials; environmentally friendly materials used for packaging, etc.
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PEG
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – possibility to extend the life span of the device by buying extra guarantee
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PEE
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – energy efficiency of the device
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PTBS
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – a take-back scheme offered by manufacturer or seller (i.e. the manufacturer or seller takes the device which becomes obsolete at no cost or offers discounts to the client to purchase another device)
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PX
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent has not considered any of the mentioned characteristics
  (Optional) |
| Effect of use | ECO_PBX
  (Optional) | Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent never bought any of these devices
  (Optional) |

Topic

Detailed topic

Variable identifier

Variable title/variable description

01.Technical Items – 15 mandatory technical variables,

– 2 optional technical variables

Data collection information

REFYEAR

Year of survey

Data collection information

INTDATE

Reference date – first interview date

Data collection information

STRATUM_ID

Stratum

Data collection information

PSU

Primary sampling unit

Identification

HH_ID

Household ID

Identification

IND_ID

Individual ID

Identification

HH_REF_ID

ID of the household the individual belongs to

Weights

HH_WGHT

Household weight

Weights

IND_WGHT

Individual weight

Interview characteristics

TIME

Interview duration

Interview characteristics

INT_TYPE

Interview type

Localisation

COUNTRY

Country of residence

Localisation

GEO_NUTS1

Region of residence

Localisation

GEO_NUTS2

(optional)

Region of residence (optional)

Localisation

GEO_NUTS3

(optional)

Region of residence

(optional)

Localisation

DEG_URBA

Degree of urbanisation

Localisation

GEO_DEV

Geographical location

02.Person and household characteristics

– 7 collected variables,

– 1 derived variable, – 7 optional variables

Demography

SEX

Sex

Demography

YEARBIR

Year of birth

Demography

PASSBIR

Passing of birthday

Demography

AGE

Age in completed years

Citizenship and migrant background

CITIZENSHIP

Country of main citizenship

Citizenship and migrant background

CNTRYB

Country of birth

Household composition

HH_POP

Household size (number of members in the household)

Household composition

HH_POP_16_24 (optional)

Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24 (optional)

Household composition

HH_POP_16_24S (optional)

Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24

(optional)

Household composition

HH_POP_25_64 (optional)

Number of members of the household aged from 25 to 64 (optional)

Household composition

HH_POP_65_MAX (optional)

Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65 (optional)

Household composition

HH_CHILD

Number of children under 16

Household composition

HH_CHILD_14_15

(optional)

Number of children aged from 14 to 15

(optional)

Household composition

HH_CHILD_5_13

(optional)

Number of children aged from 5 to 13 (optional)

Household composition

HH_CHILD_LE_4

(optional)

Number of children aged less than or equal to 4 (optional)

03.Labour market participation

– 5 collected variables,

– 3 optional variables

Main activity status (self-defined)

MAINSTAT

Main activity status (self-defined)

Elementary job characteristics

STAPRO

Status in employment in main job

Elementary job characteristics

NACE1D

(optional)

Economic activity of the local unit for main job

(optional)

Elementary job characteristics

ISCO2D

Occupation in main job

Elementary job characteristics

OCC_ICT

ICT professional or non-ICT professional

Elementary job characteristics

OCC_MAN

Manual worker or non-manual worker

Elementary job characteristics

EMPST_WKT

(optional)

Full- or part-time main job (self-defined)

(optional)

Duration of contract

EMPST_CONTR

(optional)

Permanency of main job

(optional)

04.Educational attainment and background

– 1 collected variable,

– 1 derived variable

Educational attainment level

ISCEDD

Educational attainment level (highest level of education successfully completed)

Educational attainment level

ISCED

Educational attainment level aggregated

5. Health: status and disability, access to, availability and use of health care and health determinants

– 1 collected variable

Elements of the Minimum European Health Module

GALI

Limitation in activities because of health problems

06. Income, consumption and elements of wealth, including debts

– 1 collected variable

Total monthly household income

HH_IQ5

Total average net current monthly income

07. Information society participation

– 119 collected variables

– 3 derived variables

– 14 optional variables

Access to ICT

IACC

Access of the household to the internet at home (by any device)

Use and frequency of use of ICT

IU

Most recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device

Use and frequency of use of ICT

IFUS

Average frequency of internet use in the last 3 months

Internet activities

IUEM

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for sending/receiving e-mails

Internet activities

IUPH1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making calls (including video calls) over the internet

Internet activities

IUSNET

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for participating in social networks (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions)

Internet activities

IUCHAT1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for instant messaging (exchanging messages)

Internet activities

IUIF

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for finding information about goods or services

Internet activities

IUNW1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines

Internet activities

IUPOL2

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for expressing opinions on civic or political issues on websites or in social media

Internet activities

IUVOTE

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for taking part in online consultations or voting to define civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition)

Internet activities

IUMUSS1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to music (such as web radio, music streaming) or downloading music

Internet activities

IUSTV

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching internet streamed TV (live or catch-up) from TV broadcasters (such as [national examples])

Internet activities

IUVOD

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching Video on Demand from commercial services

Internet activities

IUVSS

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching video content from sharing services

Internet activities

IUPDG

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for playing or downloading games

Internet activities

IUPCAST

(optional)

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to podcasts or downloading podcasts

(optional)

Internet activities

IHIF

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health)

Internet activities

IUMAPP

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making an appointment with a practitioner via a website or app (such as of a hospital or a health care centre)

Internet activities

IUAPR

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for accessing personal health records online

Internet activities

IUOHC

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for using other health services via a website or app instead of having to go to the hospital or visit a doctor (such as by getting a prescription or a consultation online)

Internet activities

IUSELL

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for selling goods or services via a website or app

Internet activities

IUBK

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for internet banking (including mobile banking)

Internet activities

IUOLC

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by doing an online course

Internet activities

IUOLM

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by using online learning material other than a complete online course (such as video tutorials, webinars, electronic textbooks, learning apps or platforms)

Internet activities

IUOCIS1

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by communicating with educators or learners using audio or video online tools

Internet activities

IUOFE

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for formal education (e.g. school or university)

Internet activities

IUOW

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for professional/work-related purposes

Internet activities

IUOPP

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for private purpose

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIP

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information about himself/herself stored by public authorities or public services

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIDB

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information from public databases or registers (such as information about availability of books in public libraries, cadastral registers, enterprise registers)

Interaction with public authorities

IGOV12IF

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in obtaining by the respondent information (e.g. about services, benefits, entitlements, laws, opening hours)

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIX

Respondent has not accessed any personal records or databases nor obtained any information via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months

Interaction with public authorities

IGOV12FM

Downloading/printing official forms by the respondent from a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVAPR

Making an appointment or reservation by the respondent via a website or app with public authorities or public services (such as reservation of a book in a public library, appointment with a government servant or a state healthcare provider) for private purpose in the last 12 months

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVPOST

(Optional)

Receiving by the respondent any official communication or documents sent by public authorities via the respondent’s account on a website or app (name of the service, if applicable in the country) of public authorities or services (such as notifications of fines or invoices, letters; service of court summons, court documents, [national examples]) for private purpose in the last 12 months? Usage of email or SMS based information messages or notifications that a document is available should be excluded.(optional)

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVTAX1

Submitting the respondent’s own tax declaration via a website or app for private purpose in the last 12 months

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVODC

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent official documents or certificates (such as graduation, birth, marriage, divorce, death, residence certificates, police or criminal records, [national examples])

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVBE

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent benefits or entitlements (such as pension, unemployment, child allowance, enrolment in schools, universities, [national examples])

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVRCC

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in making by the respondent other requests, claims or complaints (such as reporting theft to the police, launching a legal complaint, requesting legal aid, initiating a civil claim procedure in front of a court, [national examples])

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVNN

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – respondent did not have to request any documents or to make any claims

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVLS

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of skills or knowledge (e.g. respondent did not know how to use the website or app or it was too complicated to use)

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVSEC

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – concerns about the security of personal data or unwillingness to pay online (credit card fraud)

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVEID

(Optional)

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of electronic signature, activated electronic identification (eID) or any other tool to use the eID (required for using the services) [national examples] (optional)

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVOP

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – another person did it on the respondent’s behalf (e.g. consultant, adviser, relative)

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVOTH

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – other reason

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVANYS

Respondent has interacted with public authorities

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVDU

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –

website or app was difficult to use (e.g. it was not user-friendly, the wording was not clear, procedure was not well explained)

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVTP

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –

technical problems experienced when using website or app (e.g. long loading, website crashed)

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVEID

(Optional)

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –

problems in using the electronic signature or electronic identification (eID) (optional)

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVPAY

(Optional)

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to pay via the website or app (e.g. due to lack of access to the payment methods required) (optional)

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVMOB

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to access the service on smartphone or tablet (e.g. non compatible device version or non-available applications)

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVOTH

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –

other issue

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVX

The respondent has not encountered any issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months

e-Commerce

IBUY

Last purchase or order of goods or services over the internet for private use

e-Commerce

BCLOT1

Internet use for buying clothes (including sport clothing), shoes or accessories (such as bags, jewellery) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BSPG

Internet use for buying sports goods (excluding sport clothing) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BCG

Internet use for buying children toys or childcare items (such as nappies, bottles, baby strollers) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFURN1

Internet use for buying furniture, home accessories (such as carpets or curtains) or gardening products (such as tools, plants) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BMUSG

Internet use for buying music as CDs, vinyls etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFLMG

Internet use for buying films or series as DVDs, Blu-ray etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BBOOKNLG

Internet use for buying printed books, magazines or newspapers from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BHARD1

Internet use for buying computers, tablets, mobile phones or accessories from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BEEQU1

Internet use for buying consumer electronics (such as TV-sets, stereos, cameras, sound bars or smart speakers, virtual assistants) or household appliances (such as washing machines) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BMED1

Internet use for buying medicine or dietary supplements such as vitamins (excluding online renewal of prescriptions) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFDR

Internet use for buying deliveries from restaurants, fast-food chains, catering services from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFDS

Internet use for buying food or beverages from stores or from meal-kits providers from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BCBW

Internet use for buying cosmetics, beauty or wellness products from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BCPH

Internet use for buying cleaning products or personal hygiene products (such as toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, washing detergents, cleaning cloths) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BBMC

Internet use for buying bicycles, mopeds, cars, or other vehicles or their spare parts from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BOPG

Internet use for buying other physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BPG_ANY

Internet use for buying any of the listed physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BPG_DOM

Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from national sellers (from enterprises or private persons)

e-Commerce

BPG_EU

Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from other EU countries (from enterprises or private persons)

e-Commerce

BPG_WRLD

Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers from the rest of the world (from enterprises or private persons)

e-Commerce

BPG_UNK

Internet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from sellers which country of origin is not known (from enterprises or private persons)

e-Commerce

BPG_PP

Goods bought from private persons via a website or app

e-Commerce

BMUSS

Internet use for buying or subscribing to music as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFLMS

Internet use for buying or subscribing to films or series as a streaming service or downloads via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BBOOKNLS

Internet use for buying or subscribing to e-books, online-magazines or online-newspapers via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BGAMES

Internet use for buying or subscribing to games online or as downloads for smartphones, tablets, computers or consoles via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BSOFTS

Internet use for buying or subscribing to computer software or other software as downloads including upgrades via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BHLFTS

Internet use for buying or subscribing to apps related to health or fitness (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BAPP

Internet use for buying or subscribing to other apps (such as apps related to learning languages, travelling, weather) (excluding free apps) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BSTICK

Internet use for buying tickets to sports events via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BCTICK

Internet use for buying tickets to cultural or other events (such as tickets to cinema, concerts, fairs) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BSIMC

Internet use for buying subscriptions to the internet or mobile phone connections via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BSUTIL

Internet use for buying subscriptions to electricity, water or heating supply, waste disposal or similar services via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BHHS

Internet use for buying household services (such as cleaning, babysitting, repair work, gardening) (also when bought from private persons) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BHHS_PP

Internet use for buying household services from private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BTPS_E

Internet use for buying transport services from a transport enterprise, such as local bus, flight or train ticket or taxi ride via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BTPS_PP

Internet use for buying transport services from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BRA_E

Internet use for renting accommodation from enterprises such as hotels or travel agencies via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BRA_PP

Internet use for renting accommodation from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BOTS (optional)

Internet use for buying any other services (excluding financial and insurance services) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

(optional)

e-Commerce

BFIN_IN1

Internet use for buying insurance policies, including travel insurance, also as a package together with for example a plane ticket, via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFIN_CR1

Internet use for taking a loan or mortgage or arranging credit from banks or other financial providers via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

e-Commerce

BFIN_SH1

Internet use for buying or selling shares, bonds, units in funds or other financial assets via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DEM

Use of internet-connected thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for the respondent’s home for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DSEC

Use of internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, security cameras, door locks or other internet-connected security or safety solutions for the respondent’s home for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DHA

Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DVA

Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DX

Respondent did not use any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BDK

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent did not know that such devices or systems exist

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BNN

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – respondent had no need to use those connected devices or systems

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCST

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – costs too high

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BLC

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of compatibility with other devices or systems

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BLSK

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – lack of skills to use those devices or systems

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCPP

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about the privacy and protection of data about the respondent generated by those devices or systems

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCSC

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about security (e.g. that the device or system will be hacked)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCSH

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – concerns about safety or health (e.g. that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BOTH

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes – other reasons

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUTV

Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUGC

Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the respondent’s home for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUHA

Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DCS

Use of an internet-connected smart watch, fitness band, internet-connected goggles or headsets, safety- trackers, internet-connected accessories, internet-connected clothes or shoes for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DHE

Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (such as smart scales) or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DTOY

Use of toys connected to the internet, such as robot toys (including educational) or dolls for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DCAR

Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private purposes

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_USE

Respondent used internet of things

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PSEC

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – security or privacy problems (e.g. the device or system was hacked, problems with the protection of information about the respondent and his/her family generated by those devices or systems)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PSHE

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – safety or health problems (e.g. the use of the device or system lead to an accident, injury or health problem)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PDU

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – difficulties with using the device (e.g. setting-up, installing, connecting, pairing the device)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_POTH

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems)

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PX

Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems

Effect of use

ECO_DMOB

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her mobile phone or smartphone that he/she replaced or no longer use

Effect of use

ECO_DLT

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her laptop or tablet that he/she replaced or no longer use

Effect of use

ECO_DPC

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her desktop computer that he/she replaced or no longer use

Effect of use

ECO_PP

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – price

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PHD

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – hard drive characteristics (storage, speed), processor speed

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PECD

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – eco-design of the device e.g. durable, upgradeable and reparable designs that require fewer materials; environmentally friendly materials used for packaging, etc.

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PEG

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – possibility to extend the life span of the device by buying extra guarantee

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PEE

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – energy efficiency of the device

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PTBS

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – a take-back scheme offered by manufacturer or seller (i.e. the manufacturer or seller takes the device which becomes obsolete at no cost or offers discounts to the client to purchase another device)

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PX

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent has not considered any of the mentioned characteristics

(Optional)

Effect of use

ECO_PBX

(Optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent never bought any of these devices

(Optional)

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