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

Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/1440 11.11.2025 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 (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: In order to cover the needs in statistics for the relevant detailed topics set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700, it is necessary to specify the number and titles of the variables for the dataset in the use of information and communication technologies domain for the reference year 2026, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 The number and titles of the variables for the use of information and communication technologies domain for the reference year 2026 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, 18 July 2025. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN (1) OJ L 261 I, 14.10.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1700/oj. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 1/19ANNEX 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 Data collection information REFYEAR Year of survey mandatory technical variables, – 2 optional Data collection information INTDATE Reference date – first interview date technical variables 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 Demography SEX Sex characteristics – 7 collected variables, – 1 Demography YEARBIR Year of birth derived variable, 8 optional variables Demography PASSBIR Passing of birthday Demography AGE Age in completed years Citizenship and migrant background CITIZENSHIP Country of main citizenship 2/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 Main activity status (self-defined) MAINSTAT Main activity status (self-defined) participation – 5 collected variables, 3 optional variables 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 3/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 Educational attainment level ISCEDD Educational attainment level (highest level of education successfully and background – 1 completed) collected variable, 1 derived variable Educational attainment level ISCED Educational attainment level aggregated 05. Health status and Elements of the Minimum European GALI Limitation in activities because of health problems disability, access to, Health Module availability and use of health care and health determinants – 1 collected variable 06. Income, consumption and Total monthly household income HH_IQ5 Total average net current monthly income elements of wealth, including debts – 1 collected variable 07. Information society Access to ICT IACC Access of the household to the internet at home (by any device) participation, – 115 collected variables, 2 Use and frequency of use of ICT IU Most recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device derived variables, 24 optional variables 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) 4/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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) ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 5/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 6/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 7/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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]) 8/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 9/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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) 10/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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) ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 11/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 12/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 13/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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) 14/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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 IOT_DEM2 Use of internet-connected (smart) thermostat, utility meter, lights, anywhere 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 IOT_DSEC2 Use of internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, anywhere 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 IOT_DHA2 Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, anywhere fridges, ovens, coffee machines, gardening or irrigation tools for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_DVA2 Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app anywhere for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_DX2 Respondent did not use any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_BDK2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 15/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description Connection to the internet from IOT_BNN2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BCST2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BLC2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BLSK2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BCPP2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BCSC2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BCSH2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere 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 IOT_BOTH2 Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for anywhere energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – other reasons 16/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description Connection to the internet from IOT_IUTV2 Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home anywhere for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_IUGC2 Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the anywhere respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_IUHA2 Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart anywhere speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_DCS2 Use of an internet-connected smart watch, fitness band, internet- anywhere 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 IOT_DHE2 Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, anywhere 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 IOT_DTOY2 Use of toys connected to the internet (for children or adults), such as anywhere robot toys, drones or dolls for private purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_DCAR2 Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private anywhere purposes in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_USE2 Use of internet of things in the last 3 months anywhere Connection to the internet from IOT_PSEC2 Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected anywhere 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 IOT_PSHE2 Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected anywhere 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 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 17/19 OJ L, 11.11.2025 ENTopic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description Connection to the internet from IOT_PDU2 Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected anywhere 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 IOT_POTH2 Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected anywhere devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems) in the last 3 months Connection to the internet from IOT_PX2 Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned anywhere 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) 18/19 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj EN OJ L, 11.11.2025Topic Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name / variable description 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) ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/1440/oj 19/19 OJ L, 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