Privacy Tool Kit
Privacy is essential to the exercise of free speech, free thought, and free association. Lack of privacy and confidentiality chills users' choices, thereby suppressing access to ideas. The possibility of surveillance, whether direct or through access to records of speech, research and exploration, undermines a democratic society. - Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
Table of Contents
Introduction
Privacy and Confidentiality: Library Core Values
- Privacy and the Law
- Standard Privacy Principles
- PII: Personally Identifiable Information
Developing or Revising a Privacy Policy
- A Privacy Audit
- Sections to Include in a Privacy Policy
Implementation of Privacy Policies and Procedures
- Responsibilities of Governance Bodies/Policy Makers
- Responsibilities of Directors/Supervisors
- Responsibilities of Staff
Library Privacy Talking Points: Key Messages and Tough Questions
- Key Messages
- Tough Questions with Answers
What is ALA Doing
Advocacy at the Local, State & National Levels
Appendix
Permission is granted to libraries to reproduce the Privacy Tool Kit. Download the updated Privacy Tool kit PDF. If you have questions about library privacy policies or the Privacy Toolkit, please write the Office for Intellectual Freedom at oif@ala.org or call 800-545-2433 x4224.
