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Annex Description and technical formats of the variables to be collected for each topic and detailed topic of the domain use of information and communication technologies and the codes to be used

United Kingdom

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TopicDetailed topicVariable identifierVariable name/variable descriptionCodesLabels/CategoriesFilterVariable type
01.Technical ItemsData collection informationREFYEARYear of surveyYYYYYear of survey (4 digits)All householdsTechnical
01.Technical ItemsData collection informationINTDATEReference date – first interview dateDD/MM/YYYYReference date (10 characters)All individualsTechnical
01.Technical itemsData collection informationSTRATUM_IDStratumNnnnnnId of the stratum the individual or the household belongs to, from 1 to N, where N is the number of strataAll householdsTechnical
-1No stratification
01.Technical itemsData collection informationPSUPrimary sampling unitNnnnnnId of the primary sampling unit the individual or the household belongs to (from 1 to N, where N is the number of PSUs)All households, when the target population is divided into clusters (PSUs)Technical
-1Not applicable
01.Technical itemsIdentificationHH_IDHousehold IDXXnnnnnnUnique id of the household (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)All householdsTechnical
01.Technical itemsIdentificationIND_IDIndividual IDXxNnnnnnUnique id of the individual (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)All individualsTechnical
01.Technical itemsIdentificationHH_REF_IDID of the household the individual belongs toXxNnnnnnId of the household the individual belongs to (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)All individualsTechnical
BlankWhen the individual is aged 15 or less, or 75 or more, and belongs to a household which only contains persons outside the 16-74 age group, this field shall be left blank.
01.Technical itemsWeightsHH_WGHTHousehold weightNnnnn.nnnnnnGrossing up factor of the household (As many digits as necessary. Decimal point may be used, if needed.)All householdsTechnical
01.Technical itemsWeightsIND_WGHTIndividual weightNnnnnn.nnnnnGrossing up factor of the individual (As many digits as necessary. Decimal point may be used, if needed.)All individualsTechnical
01.Technical itemsInterview characteristicsTIMEInterview durationNnnDuration of interview expressed in minutesAll individualsTechnical
01.Technical itemsInterview characteristicsINT_TYPEInterview type1Paper assisted personal interview (PAPI)All individualsTechnical
2Computer assisted personal interview (CAPI)
3Computer assisted telephone interview (CATI)
4Computer-assisted web-interview
5Other
01.Technical itemsLocalisationCOUNTRYCountry of residenceNot BlankCountry of residence (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)All householdsTechnical
01.Technical itemsLocalisationGEO_NUTS1Region of residenceNot BlankNUTS 1 region (3 characters, alphanumeric)All householdsTechnical
01.Technical itemsLocalisation

GEO_NUTS2

(optional)

Region of residence (optional)Not BlankNUTS 2 region (4 characters, alphanumeric)All householdsTechnical
BlankOption not included
01.Technical itemsLocalisation

GEO_NUTS3

(optional)

Region of residence

(optional)

Not BlankNUTS 3 region (NUTS 3 code for future alternate aggregation of regions, not for publication of NUTS 3 breakdowns)All householdsTechnical
BlankOption not included
01.Technical itemsLocalisationDEG_URBADegree of urbanisation1CitiesAll householdsTechnical
2Towns and suburbs
3Rural areas
01.Technical itemsLocalisationGEO_DEVGeographical location1Less developed regionAll householdsTechnical
2Transition region
3More developed region
BlankNot stated (code for non-EU countries)
02.Person and household characteristicsDemographySEXSex1MaleAll individualsCollected
2Female
02.Person and household characteristicsDemographyYEARBIRYear of birthYYYYYear of birth (4 digits)All individualsCollected
02.Person and household characteristicsDemographyPASSBIRPassing of birthday1YesAll individualsCollected
2No
02.Person and household characteristicsDemographyAGEAge in completed yearsnnnAge in completed years (from 1 to 3 digits)All individualsDerived
02.Person and household characteristicsCitizenship and migrant backgroundCITIZENSHIPCountry of main citizenshipNot blankCountry of main citizenship (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)All individualsCollected
STLSStateless
FORForeign citizenship but country unknown
BlankNot stated
02.Person and household characteristicsCitizenship and migrant backgroundCNTRYBCountry of birthNot blankCountry of birth (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)All individualsCollected
FORForeign-born but country of birth unknown
BlankNot stated
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_POPHousehold size (number of members in the household)NnNumber of members of the household (including children)All householdsCollected
BlankNot stated
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_POP_16_24 (optional)Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24 (optional)NnNumber of members of the household aged from 16 to 24All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_POP_16_24S (optional)

Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24

(optional)

NnNumber of students of the household aged 16 to 24All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_POP_25_64 (optional)Number of members of the household aged from 25 to 64 (optional)NnNumber of members of the household aged 25 to 64All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_POP_65_MAX (optional)Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65 (optional)NnNumber of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold compositionHH_CHILDNumber of children under 16NnNumber of children under 16All householdsCollected
BlankNot stated
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold composition

HH_CHILD_14_15

(optional)

Number of children aged from 14 to 15

(optional)

NnNumber of children aged from 14 to 15All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold composition

HH_CHILD_5_13

(optional)

Number of children aged from 5 to 13 (optional)NnNumber of children aged from 5 to 13All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
02.Person and household characteristicsHousehold composition

HH_CHILD_LE_4

(optional)

Number of children aged less than or equal to 4 (optional)NnNumber of children aged less than or equal to 4All householdsCollected
BlankOption not included
03.Labour market participationMain activity status (self-defined)MAINSTATMain activity status (self-defined)1EmployedAll individuals aged 16 and moreCollected
2Unemployed
3Retired
4Unable to work due to long-standing health problems
5Student, pupil
6Fulfilling domestic tasks
7Compulsory military or civilian service
8Other
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristicsSTAPROStatus in employment in main job1Self-employed person with employeesIndividuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
2Self-employed person without employees
3Employee
4Family worker (unpaid)
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristics

NACE1D

(optional)

Economic activity of the local unit for main job

(optional)

Not blankNACE code at section level (one character (from A to S))Individuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristicsISCO2DOccupation in main jobnnISCO code at 2-digit levelIndividuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
BlankNot stated
-1Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristicsOCC_ICTICT professional or non-ICT professional1ICT professionalIndividuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
0Non-ICT professional
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristicsOCC_MANManual worker or non-manual worker1Manual workerIndividuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
0Non-manual worker
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationElementary job characteristics

EMPST_WKT

(optional)

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

(optional)

1Full-time jobIndividuals where MAINSTAT=1Collected
2Part-time job
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
03.Labour market participationDuration of contract

EMPST_ CONTR

(optional)

Permanency of main job

(optional)

1Permanent jobIndividuals where STAPRO =3Collected
2Fixed-term contract
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
04.Educational attainment and backgroundEducational attainment levelISCEDDEducational attainment level (highest level of education successfully completed)0No formal education or below ISCED 1All individuals aged 16 and moreCollected
1ISCED 1 Primary education
2ISCED 2 Lower secondary education
3ISCED 3 Upper secondary education
4ISCED 4 Post-secondary non-tertiary education
5ISCED 5 Short-cycle tertiary education
6ISCED 6 Bachelor’s or equivalent level
7ISCED 7 Master’s or equivalent level
8ISCED 8 Doctoral or equivalent level
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
04.Educational attainment and backgroundEducational attainment levelISCEDEducational attainment level aggregated0At most lower secondary education level (ISCEDD=0, 1 or 2)All individuals aged 16 and moreDerived
3Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCEDD=3 or 4)
5Tertiary education (ISCEDD=5, 6, 7 or 8)
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
05. Income, consumption and elements of wealth, including debtsTotal monthly household incomeHH_IQ5Total average net current monthly income1Lower equivalised net current monthly income groupAll householdsCollected
2Low to medium equivalised net current monthly income group
3Medium equivalised net current monthly income group
4Medium to high equivalised net current monthly income group
5Higher equivalised net current monthly income group
BlankNot stated
06. Information society participationAccess to ICTIACCAccess of the household to the internet at home (by any device)1YesAll householdsCollected
0No
8Don’t know
BlankNot stated
06. Information society participationAccess to ICTBBFIXUse of fixed broadband connections for access to the internet at home1TickedHouseholds where IACC=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationAccess to ICTBBMOBUse of mobile broadband connections for access to the internet at home (via mobile phone network, at least 3G)1TickedHouseholds where IACC=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUMost recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device1Within the last 3 monthsAll individualsCollected
2Between 3 months and a year ago
3More than 1 year ago
4Never used it
BlankNot stated
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIFUAverage frequency of internet use in the last 3 months1Every day or almost every dayIndividuals where IU=1Collected
2At least once a week (but not every day)
3Less than once a week
9Not applicable
BlankNot stated
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIFU_DInternet use several times during the day1YesIndividuals where IFU=1Collected
0No
9Not applicable
BlankNot stated
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUG_DKPCInternet use in the last 3 months on a desktop computer1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUG_LPCInternet use in the last 3 months on a laptop1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUG_TPCInternet use in the last 3 months on a tablet1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUG_MPInternet use in the last 3 months on a mobile phone or smart phone1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationUse and frequency of use of ICTIUG_OTH1Internet use in the last 3 months on other devices (such as smart TV, smart speakers, game console, e-book reader, smart watch)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUEMInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for sending/receiving e-mails1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUPH1Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making calls (including video calls) over the internet1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUSNETInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for participating in social networks (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUCHAT1Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for instant messaging (exchanging messages)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUNW1Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIHIFInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUIFInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for finding information about goods or services1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUPOL2Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for expressing opinions on civic or political issues on websites or in social media1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUVOTEInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for taking part in on-line consultations or voting to define civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUJOBInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for looking for a job or sending a job application1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUSELLInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for selling goods or services via a website or app1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUBKInternet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for internet banking (including mobile banking)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUOLCInternet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by doing an online course1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInternet activitiesIUOLMInternet 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 audio-visual materials, online learning software, electronic textbooks, learning apps)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12IFContact or interaction with public authorities or public services over the internet for private purposes in the last 12 months for obtaining information from websites or apps1TickedIndividuals where IU=1 or IU=2Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12FMContact or interaction with public authorities or public services over the internet for private purposes in the last 12 months for downloading/ printing official forms1TickedIndividuals where IU=1 or IU=2Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTContact or interaction with public authorities or public services over the internet for private purposes in the last 12 months for submitting completed forms online1TickedIndividuals where IU=1 or IU=2Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_NAPRespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months because there was no need to submit any official forms1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RT=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_SNARespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because no such online service was available1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_SKLRespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because of lack of skills or knowledge (for example respondent did not know how to use the website or it was too complicated to use)1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_SECRespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because of concerns about protection and security of personal data1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_SIGN (optional)

Respondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because of lack of electronic signature or electronic ID/ certificate (required for using the services) or problems in using the electronic signature or electronic ID/certificate

(optional)

1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
BlankOption not included
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_PXOL (optional)Respondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because of unwillingness of the respondent to pay online (for example due to fear of credit card fraud) or inability to pay online (for example due to lack of access to payment methods required) (optional)1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
BlankOption not included
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_DELRespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months, because another person submitted completed forms online on the respondent's behalf (such as consultant, a tax adviser, a relative or family member)1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationInteraction with public authoritiesIGOV12RTX_OTHRespondent did not submit any completed forms online to public authorities’ websites or apps for private purposes in the last 12 months because of other reasons1TickedIndividuals where IGOV12RTX_NAP=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceIBUYLast purchase or order of goods or services over the internet for private use1Within the last 3 monthsIndividuals where IU=1 or IU=2Collected
2Between 3 months and a year ago
3More than 1 year ago
4Never bought or ordered over the internet
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBCLOT1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals whereCollected
0Not tickedIBUY=1
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBSPGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBCGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFURN1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBMUSGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFLMGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBBOOKNLGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBHARD1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBEEQU1Internet use for buying consumer electronics (such as TV-sets, stereos, cameras) 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBMED1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFDRInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFDSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBCBWInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBCPHInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBBMCInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBOPGInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBPG_DOMInternet use for buying goods via a website or app in the last 3 months from national sellers (from enterprises or private persons)1TickedIndividuals where any of the following variables equals 1: BCLOT1, BSPG, BCG, BFURN1, BMUSG, BFLMG, BBOOKNLG, BHARD1, BEEQU1, BMED1, BFDR, BFDS, BCBW, BCPH, BBMC, BOPGCollected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBPG_EUInternet 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)1TickedIndividuals where any of the following variables equals 1: BCLOT1, BSPG, BCG, BFURN1, BMUSG, BFLMG, BBOOKNLG, BHARD1, BEEQU1, BMED1, BFDR, BFDS, BCBW, BCPH, BBMC, BOPGCollected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBPG_WRLDInternet 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)1TickedIndividuals where any of the following variables equals 1: BCLOT1, BSPG, BCG, BFURN1, BMUSG, BFLMG, BBOOKNLG, BHARD1, BEEQU1, BMED1, BFDR, BFDS, BCBW, BCPH, BBMC, BOPGCollected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBPG_UNKInternet 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)1TickedIndividuals where any of the following variables equals 1: BCLOT1, BSPG, BCG, BFURN1, BMUSG, BFLMG, BBOOKNLG, BHARD1, BEEQU1, BMED1, BFDR, BFDS, BCBW, BCPH, BBMC, BOPGCollected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBPG_PPGoods bought from private persons via a website or app1YesIndividuals where any of the following variables equals 1: BCLOT1, BSPG, BCG, BFURN1, BMUSG, BFLMG, BBOOKNLG, BHARD1, BEEQU1, BMED1, BFDR, BFDS, BCBW, BCPH, BBMC, BOPGCollected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBMUSSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFLMSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBBOOKNLSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBGAMESInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBSOFTSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBHLFTSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBAPPInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBSTICKInternet use for buying tickets to sports events via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBCTICKInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBSIMCInternet use for buying subscriptions to the internet or mobile phone connections via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBSUTILInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBHHSInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBHHS_PPInternet use for buying household services from private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1YesIndividuals where BHHS=1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBTPS_EInternet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBTPS_PPInternet use for buying transport services from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBRA_EInternet use for renting accommodation from enterprises such as hotels or travel agencies via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBRA_PPInternet use for renting accommodation from a private person via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBOTS (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)

1YesIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0No
BlankOption not included or not stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFNumber of times goods or services were bought over the internet via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months11-2 timesIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
23-5 times
36-10 times
4> 10 times
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceIBV1The total value of goods or services bought over the internet via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1Less than 50 euroIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
250 to less than 100 euro
3100 to less than 300 euro
4300 to less than 500 euro
5500 to less than 700 euro
6700 to less than 1 000 euro
71 000 euro and more
8Don't know
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFIN_IN1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFIN_CR1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participatione-CommerceBFIN_SH1Internet 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 months1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBTFW1Problems encountered with internet commerce: website difficult to use or it worked unsatisfactorily (for example it was too complicated, confusing, poorly functioning technically) when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBDGL1Problems encountered with internet commerce: difficulties encountered in finding information on guarantees or other legal rights when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBSPD1Problems encountered with internet commerce: slower speed of delivery than that indicated encountered when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBCPR1Problems encountered with internet commerce: final costs higher than indicated (such as unexpected transaction fees or unjustified guarantee fees) experienced when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBWDN1Problems encountered with internet commerce: wrong or damaged goods or services delivered when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBFRA1Problems encountered with internet commerce: problems with fraud encountered (such as no goods or services received at all, misuse of credit card details) when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBCR1Problems encountered with internet commerce: complaints and redress were difficult or no satisfactory response after complaint was received when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBDNS1Problems encountered with internet commerce: foreign retailer did not sell to the respondent's own country when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBOTH2Problems encountered with internet commerce: other problems encountered when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useBARR2XNo problems encountered when buying online via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBSHAB1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of a preference for shopping in person and/or for seeing a product, loyalty to shops, force of habit1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBSKL1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of perceived difficulty of ordering online (concerns about sufficiency of skills)1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBCDBarriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of concerns about cost of delivery of goods1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBSR1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of concerns about reliability or speed of delivery1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBPSC1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of payment security or privacy concerns1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBTRCM1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of concerns about returning goods, complaints or reimbursement1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBDNS1(optional)

Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because a foreign retailer did not sell to the respondent's own country

(optional)

1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
BlankOption not included
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBNNDBarriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because there was no need to buy online in the last 3 months1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationBarriers and problems to useNBOTH1Barriers to internet commerce: no good or service was bought online via a website or app in the last 3 months because of other barriers to internet commerce1TickedIndividuals where IBUY=2 or IBUY=3 or IBUY=4 and IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCXFER1Activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving copying or moving files (such as documents, data, images, video) between folders, devices (via e-mail, instant messaging, USB, cable) or on the cloud1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCINSAPP1Activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving downloading or installing software or apps1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCCONF1Activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving changing settings of software, app or device (such as adjusting language, colours, contrast, text size, toolbars/menu)1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCWRD1Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving using word processing software1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCPRES2Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving creating files (such as document, image, video) incorporating several elements such as text, picture, table, chart, animation or sound1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCXLS1Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving using spreadsheet software1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCXLSADV1Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving using advanced features of spreadsheet software (functions, formulas, macros and other developer functions) to organise, analyse, structure or modify data1TickedIndividuals where CXLS1=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCEPVA1Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving editing photos, video or audio files1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsCPRG2Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving writing code in a programming language1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsUDIInformation or content (such as videos, images) seen on internet news sites or social media considered untrue or doubtful by the respondent in the last 3 months1YesIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICTruthfulness of the information or content found on internet news sites or social media checked by respondent in the last 3 months1YesIndividuals where UDI =1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICCSFOITruthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by respondent by checking the sources or finding other information on the internet1TickedIndividuals where TIC =1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICIDISTruthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by the respondent by following or taking part in discussion on the internet regarding the information1TickedIndividuals where TIC =1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICNIDISTruthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by the respondent by discussing the information offline with other persons or using sources not on the internet1TickedIndividuals where TIC =1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICXNDTruthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because the respondent already knew that information, content or source was not reliable1TickedIndividuals where TIC =0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICXSKLTruthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because the respondent lacked skills or knowledge to do so1TickedIndividuals where TIC =0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationDigital skillsTICXOTHTruthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because of other reasons1TickedIndividuals where TIC=0Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_RPSCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: reading privacy policy statements before providing personal data1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_RRGLCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: restricting or refusing access to own geographical location1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_LAPCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: limiting access to profile or content on social networking sites or shared online storage1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_RAADCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: refusing allowing the use of personal data for advertising purposes1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_CWSCCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: checking that the website where the respondent provided personal data was secure1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustMAPS_APDCarrying out the following to manage access to own personal data (such as name, date of birth, identity card number, contact details, credit card number, photos, geographical location) on the internet in the last 3 months: asking websites or search engines administrator or provider to access the data they hold about the respondent to update or delete it1TickedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0Not ticked
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustCOOK1Knowledge that cookies can be used to trace movements of people on the internet, to make a profile of each user and service them tailored ads1YesIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustPCOOK1Changing settings in own internet browser to prevent or limit cookies on any of the respondent’s devices1YesIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustCCOOK (optional)

Concerns that respondent’s online activities are recorded to provide the respondent with tailored advertising

(optional)

1Yes, very concernedIndividuals where IU=1Collected
2Yes, somehow concerned
0No, I’m not concerned
BlankOption not included or not stated
9Not applicable
06. Information society participationSecurity, privacy, trustUSLCOOKUse of software that limits the ability to track the individual’s activities on the internet on any of the respondent’s devices1YesIndividuals where IU=1Collected
0No
BlankNot stated
9Not applicable