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As more information is collected, shared, and mined, the need to understand and manage information privacy has become a necessity for information professionals. Governments across the globe have enacted information privacy laws. These laws continue to evolve and the information privacy protections that have been established differ by country. A basic understanding of privacy law, information privacy approaches, and information security controls is essential for information professionals to properly manage private/personally identifiable information (PII) in differing capacities in libraries, academic institutions, corporations, hospitals, and state and federal agencies.
Understanding and knowledge of applicable privacy laws and the ability to write privacy policies and procedures for the proper handling of PII are crucial skills for librarians and other information managers.
Information Privacy Fundamentals for Librarians and Information Professionals is tailored to the needs of librarians and information professionals. It introduces library and information professionals to information privacy, provides an overview of information privacy in the library and information science context, U.S. privacy laws by sector, information privacy policy, and key considerations when planning and creating a privacy program.
List of contents
Chapter 1
Introduction to Information Privacy
Origins of Privacy Rights
Information Privacy Defined
The Development of Privacy Rights Globally
Technology Spurs the Creation of Fair Information Practice Principles
Protecting Information Privacy
U.S. Federal and State Privacy Laws
Privacy Education and Application
Bibliography
Chapter 2
Protecting Information Privacy: A Professional Imperative
Protecting Privacy in Information Environments
Privacy and the Right to Receive Information
Intellectual Privacy
Reader Privacy
Professional Importance of Protecting Information Privacy
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 3
Major U.S. Privacy Protections: Laws, Regulators, and Approaches to Enforcement
Introduction
Federal Agency Regulators
Approaches to the Enforcement of Privacy Rights
State Attorneys General and State Privacy Laws
Self-Regulation
Privacy Laws by Sector
Costs Associated with Information Breach
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 4
Privacy Literacy
Digital Literacy
Information Literacy
Privacy Education for Online Users
Information Gathering Online
Enhancing Privacy Online
Mobile Devices and Information Privacy
Keep Abreast of Changes
The Promise of Safer Websurfing
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 5
Information Privacy in Libraries
Greater Anonymity
Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality on the Front Lines
Patron Awareness
The PATRIOT Act
Minimizing Data Collection and Retention
RFID Systems in Libraries
Learning from Privacy Practices of Small and Medium Sized Businesses
The Role of Privacy Professionals
Locating and Examining Privacy Laws
Dedicating Time for Privacy Review and Training
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 6
Privacy Policies and Programs
Privacy Policies
Privacy Programs
Library Privacy Policies and Programs
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 7
Global Information Privacy
Fair Information Practices
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Guidelines
Fair Information Practice Principles (USA)
European Privacy Protections and the Data Protection Directive
APEC Privacy Framework
Canada's More Comprehensive Protections
Conclusion
Bibliography
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About the Author
About the author
By Cherie L. Givens
Summary
This book introduces library and information professionals to information privacy, provides an overview of information privacy in the library and information science context, U.S. privacy laws by sector, information privacy policy, and key considerations when planning and creating a privacy program.
