The Resolution on the Misuse of Behavioral Data Surveillance in Libraries, recently passed at ALA Midwinter, calls for libraries and vendors to reject behavioral data surveillance of patrons. While we are familiar with the concept of data surveillance, the last item in the resolution contains something that some in the library world are not as familiar with – information fiduciaries.
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The Privacy Perils of Contact Tracing in Libraries
As communities struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries are faced with the decision to institute contact tracing, monitoring who comes into the library and restricting access to those who don’t provide their personal information. Libraries should only perform contact tracing when mandated by public health or local officials. If your library is required to perform contact tracing there are specific ways that you can go about it that minimize the risks to users.
When libraries become medical screeners: User health data and library privacy
By: Becky Yoose What will your public library do when you reopen your doors? Some libraries are exploring phased reopening, starting with curbside or no-contact service outside the physical building. Others are investigating what reopening the physical building to library
When libraries become medical screeners: User health data and library privacy
Privacy News and Views April 29 – May 5
Privacy News and Views for April 28 – May 5
Coming Attractions: Introducing The “Privacy” Special Issue of the Journal of Intellectual Freedom & Privacy
The “Privacy Issue” of JIFP will include articles addressing the growing challenge to longstanding library privacy norms.