IFC Privacy Subcommittee
Charge
The Intellectual Freedom Committee's Privacy Subcommittee monitors ongoing privacy developments in technology (in cooperation with Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures), politics and legislation (in cooperation with the Committee on Legislation (COL)), as well as social and cultural trends that impact individual privacy and confidentiality, both in libraries and the wider world. It is charged with identifying privacy needs and resources for librarians and library users; proposing action on resolutions, policies, and guidelines addressing privacy, confidentiality, and data security; developing educational, informational, and promotional projects addressing privacy, confidentiality, and data security issues; and collaborating with other member groups and organizations within and without ALA on matters within its charge.
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Roster
Matt Beckstrom
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Virginia Cononie
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Johannah Genett
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mrs. Erica J. Getts
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Timothy Hayes
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Mrs. Jennifer Kathleen Hossack
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Rebecca Kasten
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Mr. Franklin Ofsthun
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Laine Pehta
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Caitlin Ann Pike
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Karen Gianni
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030)
Sarah Lamdan
(Staff Liaison, June 25, 2024, to June 30, 2030)
Eric Stroshane
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030)
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Resources
Staff Liaison
Sarah Lamdan
Executive Director
ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
slamdan@ala.org
(800) 545-2433, ext. 4221
