IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) Provides Input, Releases Report on the Challenges to the Right of Privacy in the Digital Age
From the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA):
The Human Rights Council adopted resolution 34/7 on March 23rd 2017, on “the right to privacy in the digital age”. This contained two follow-up steps: organize an expert workshop on the topic and to prepare a report. The intent was to identify principles, standards and define best practices regarding the promotion and protection of the right to privacy in the digital age.
The workshop took place on 19-20 February 2019 in Geneva. The submission of the report had a scheduled deadline of April 9th 2018. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) took the opportunity to provide a meaningful input on the challenges relating to the right of privacy in the digital age.
In the report, IFLA reiterates the valuable role libraries can play with regard to the promotion and protection of this important right.
Direct to Full Text of IFLA Report (5 pages; PDF)
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Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.