IFC Privacy Subcommittee

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.