Laws & Law Enforcement Inquiries
Libraries should be familiar with the state laws that govern the confidentiality of library records and create policies and procedures that uphold those laws. These laws should be followed when responding to requests for user data from law enforcement at the local, state, or federal level.
Libraries should be familiar with the state laws that govern the confidentiality of library records and create policies and procedures that uphold those laws. These laws should be followed when responding to requests for user data from law enforcement at the local, state, or federal level.
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State Privacy Laws |
Law Enforcement Inquiries - Key Concepts |
Responding to Law Enforcement Inquiries - Suggested Guidelines |
Assistance and Consultation
The staff of the Office for Intellectual Freedom is available to answer questions, provide assistance, or consult with policy development to librarians, trustees, educators, and the public about privacy issues and resources. Inquiries can be directed via email to oif@ala.org or via phone at (312) 280-4226.
