How Should Privacy Be Protected in the Electronic Library?.

Balas, Janet L.

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ERIC Number: EJ633145

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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How Should Privacy Be Protected in the Electronic Library?

Balas, Janet L.

Computers in Libraries, v21 n6 p53-55 Jun 2001

Discusses privacy issues related to electronic libraries. Highlights include finding guidance and information on the Web, including the American Library Association, Center for Democracy and Technology, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center; legal responsibilities in maintaining privacy rights of patrons who access the Internet; and developing a written policy. (LRW)

Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Internet, Legal Responsibility, Library Policy, Policy Formation, Privacy, Resource Materials, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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