Information Privacy Fundamentals for Librarians and Information Professionals

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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