Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1440 of 18 July 2025 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 domain for the reference year 2026

ANNEXNumber and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies domain for the reference year 2026
ANNEX
Number and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies domain for the reference year 2026
Topic
Detailed topic
Variable identifier
Variable name / 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, 8 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 from 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_74 (optional)
Number of members of the household aged from 65 to 74 (optional)
Household composition
HH_POP_75_MAX (optional)
Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 75 (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 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
05.
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, – 115 collected variables, 2 derived variables, 24 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 purposes for sending/receiving e-mails
Internet activities
IUPH1
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for making calls (including video calls) over the internet
Internet activities
IUSNET
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for participating on social media (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions)
Internet activities
IUCHAT1
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for instant messaging (exchanging messages)
Internet activities
IUIF
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for finding information about goods or services
Internet activities
IUIFSP
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for finding information about the safety of products (information on associated risks or health hazards, composition, instructions for safe usage, contact details to report safety issues)
Internet activities
IUNW1
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines
Internet activities
IUPOL2
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes 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 purposes for taking part in online consultations or voting concerning civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition)
Internet activities
IUMUSS1
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes 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 purposes for watching internet streamed TV programmes (live or catch-up) from TV broadcasters (such as [ national examples ])
Internet activities
IUVOD
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for watching commercial streaming services
Internet activities
IUVSS
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for watching video content from sharing services
Internet activities
IUPDG
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for playing or downloading games
Internet activities
IUPCAST (optional)
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for listening to podcasts or downloading podcasts (optional)
Internet activities
IHIF
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving physical or mental health)
Internet activities
IHIFPH
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for seeking information on physical health (such as about flu symptoms, high blood pressure, pain medication, surgical procedures, nutrition, health-promoting measures)
Internet activities
IHIFMH
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for seeking information on mental health (such as about burnout, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, reducing stress)
Internet activities
IUMAPP
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for making an appointment with a practitioner via a website or app (such as of a hospital, a health care centre, a physiotherapist or a psychotherapist)
Internet activities
IUAPR
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for accessing personal health records online
Internet activities
IUOHC
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes 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
IUJOB
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for looking for a job or sending a job application
Internet activities
IUSELL
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for selling goods or services via a website or app
Internet activities
IUBK
Internet use in the last 3 months for private purposes for internet banking (including mobile banking)
Internet activities
IUAI
Internet use of any generative AI tools to create content like text, images, programming code, or videos, in the last 3 months
Internet activities
IUAIPR
Internet use of generative AI tools in the last 3 months for private purposes
Internet activities
IUAIWP
Internet use of generative AI tools in the last 3 months for professional (work) purposes
Internet activities
IUAIFE
Internet use of generative AI tools in the last 3 months for formal education (such as school or university)
Internet activities
IUAINUUNK
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent did not know that they existed
Internet activities
IUAINUNN
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent did not have the need
Internet activities
IUAINUUSE
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent did not know how to use them
Internet activities
IUAINUSEC
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent had concerns about data protection, privacy, security or safety
Internet activities
IUAINUETH
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent had ethical concerns, such as perpetuating of stereotypes, no accountability, unauthorised use of intellectual property
Internet activities
IUAINUOTH
Reasons for not using generative AI tools in the last 3 months – respondent did not use because of other reasons
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, AI tools when used specifically for learning)
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
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUN (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent had no need (because the internet was not useful, not interesting, etc.) (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUSE (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – somebody else did it on the respondent’s behalf (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUTD (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent considered the use of the internet too difficult or lacked skills (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUCH (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent had issues with accessibility for persons with impairments or disabilities (such as no compatibility with screen readers or other assistive technology, cluttered interfaces, no alt text for images) (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUSP (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent had concerns about security or privacy, fear of being scammed or harassed online (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUCO (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent considered the costs of the internet connection or equipment too high (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUNO (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – respondent is opposed to the internet in general, does not trust the information on the internet (optional)
Barriers and problems to use
IUNUOTH (optional)
Reasons for not using the internet in the last 3 months – other reasons than no need, done by somebody else, too difficult, issues of accessibility, concerns about security, privacy, fear of being scammed or harassed online, costs too high, no trust of information on the internet or being opposed to the internet (optional)
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 the respondent accessing information stored about themselves by public authorities or public services (such as information regarding [ national examples ])
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 the respondent accessing information from public databases or registers (such as information about availability of books in public libraries, cadastral registers, enterprise registers)
Interaction with public authorities
IGOV12IF2
Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in the respondent obtaining information (for example 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 purposes in the last 12 months
Interaction with public authorities
IGOV12FM2
Downloading/printing official forms by the respondent from a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purposes 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 civil servant or a state healthcare provider) for private purposes in the last 12 months
Interaction with public authorities
IGOVPOST (Optional)
Receipt by the respondent of 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 purposes in the last 12 months, with the exclusion of usage of email or SMS based information messages or notifications that a document is available. (optional)
Interaction with public authorities
IGOVTAX2
Completion, editing, review or approval by the respondent of their own tax declaration via a website or app for private purposes in the last 12 months
Interaction with public authorities
IGOVODC
Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purposes in the last 12 months consisting in the respondent requesting 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 purposes in the last 12 months consisting in the respondent requesting benefits or entitlements (such as pension, unemployment allowance, 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 purposes in the last 12 months consisting in the respondent making 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 (such as 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
IRGOVACC
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 – issues with accessibility for persons with impairments or disabilities (such as no compatibility with screen readers or other assistive technology, cluttered interfaces, no alt text for images)
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 (such as consultant, adviser, relative)
Interaction with public authorities
IRGOVNAP (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 – there was no such online service available (optional)
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 (such as 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 (such as 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 (such as 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 (such as 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
Digital skills
CXFER1
Activities 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 (for example via email, instant messaging, USB, cable) or on the cloud
Digital skills
CINSAPP1
Activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving downloading or installing software or apps
Digital skills
CCONF1
Activities 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)
Digital skills
CWRD1
Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving using word processing software
Digital skills
CPRES2
Software 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 sound
Digital skills
CXLS1
Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving using spreadsheet software
Digital skills
CXLSADV1
Software 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 data
Digital skills
CEPVA1
Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving editing photos, video or audio files
Digital skills
CPRG2
Software related activities carried out in the last 3 months for educational, professional or private purposes involving writing code in a programming language
Digital skills
UDI
Information or content (such as videos, images) seen on the internet, for example on news sites, social media or generated by AI, considered untrue or doubtful by the respondent in the last 3 months
Digital skills
TIC
Truthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by respondent in the last 3 months
Digital skills
TICCSFOI
Truthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by respondent by checking the sources or finding other information on the internet (such as other news sites)
Digital skills
TICIDIS
Truthfulness of the information or content found on the internet checked by the respondent by following or taking part in discussions on the internet regarding the information
Digital skills
TICNIDIS
Truthfulness 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 internet
Digital skills
TICXND
Truthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because the respondent already knew that information, content or source was not reliable
Digital skills
TICXSKL
Truthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because the respondent lacked skills or knowledge to do so
Digital skills
TICXOTH
Truthfulness of information or content found on the internet not checked because of other reasons
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_RPS
Carrying 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 data
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_RRGL
Carrying 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 location
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_LAP
Carrying 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 storage
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_RAAD
Carrying 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 to allow the use of personal data for advertising purposes
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_CWSC
Carrying 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 secure (such as https sites, safety logos or certificates)
Security, privacy, trust
MAPS_APD
Carrying 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 it
Security, privacy, trust
PCOOK1
Changing settings in own internet browser to prevent or limit cookies on any of the respondent’s devices
Security, privacy, trust
CCOOK (optional)
Concerns that respondent’s online activities are recorded to provide the respondent with tailored advertising (optional)
Security, privacy, trust
USLCOOK
Use of software that limits the ability to track the respondent’s activities on the internet on any of the respondent’s devices
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DEM2
Use of internet-connected (smart) thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DSEC2
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 in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DHA2
Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines, gardening or irrigation tools for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DVA2
Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DX2
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 in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BDK2
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 in the last 3 months – respondent did not know that such devices or systems exist
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BNN2
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 in the last 3 months – respondent had no need to use those connected devices or systems
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BCST2
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 in the last 3 months – costs too high
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BLC2
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 in the last 3 months – lack of compatibility with other devices or systems
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BLSK2
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 in the last 3 months – lack of skills to use those devices or systems
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BCPP2
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 in the last 3 months – concerns about the privacy and protection of personal data about the respondent generated by those devices or systems
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BCSC2
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 in the last 3 months – concerns about security (such as that the device or system will be hacked)
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BCSH2
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 in the last 3 months – concerns about safety or health (such as that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem)
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_BOTH2
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 in the last 3 months – other reasons
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_IUTV2
Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_IUGC2
Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_IUHA2
Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DCS2
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 in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DHE2
Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (such as smart scales), care robots or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DTOY2
Use of toys connected to the internet (for children or adults), such as robot toys, drones or dolls for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_DCAR2
Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private purposes in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_USE2
Use of internet of things in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_PSEC2
Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – security or privacy problems (such as 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) in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_PSHE2
Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – safety or health problems (such as the use of the device or system led to an accident, injury or health problem) in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_PDU2
Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – difficulties with using the device (such as setting-up, installing, connecting, pairing the device) in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_POTH2
Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems) in the last 3 months
Connection to the internet from anywhere
IOT_PX2
Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems in the last 3 months
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 uses (excluding devices provided by employers)
Effect of use
ECO_DLT
Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her laptop or tablet that he/she replaced or no longer uses (excluding devices provided by employers)
Effect of use
ECO_DPC
Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her desktop computer that he/she replaced or no longer uses (excluding devices provided by employers)
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_BDS (optional)
Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – brand, design or size (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 – hardware characteristics (such as storage, processor speed, camera, graphics card) (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 such as durable, upgradeable and reparable design that requires fewer materials; environmentally friendly materials used for packaging (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)
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1440 of 18 July 2025 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 domain for the reference year 2026

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