Contributed by Organizations or Campuses; Articles, Papers, and Reports; Privacy; and Privacy Policies
University Campus Safety Final Report
| Title: | University Campus Safety Final Report (ID: CSD4940) | | Origin: | Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed an executive order April 30, 2007, creating a Gubernatorial Task Force to research University Campus Safety in Florida. The Task Force, chaired by Department of Children and Families Secretary Bob Butterworth, will evaluate the security risks at the college and university campuses throughout the State. Other members include representatives of law enforcement, education, disaster planning, the Attorney General's office and students. The Task Force will meet in several locations across the State before submitting their findings and recommendations to Governor Crist on May 24, 2007 | | View this resource: | |
An Examination of Online Privacy Issues for
Students of American Universities
| Title: | An Examination of Online Privacy Issues for
Students of American Universities (ID: CSD4039) | | Author(s): | Diana Orrick (Florida State University) | | Origin: | Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2003) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | An increasing amount of information is being published on the Internet by institutions of higher learning about persons within the educational community. Once the information is available online, the community boundary expands significantly from thetelephone directory previously distributed only on campus. As personal information becomes more widely available, what steps are being taken to protect the privacy of members within the university community? What are the key elements of privacy policies implemented at American universities? How does aninstitution recognize the need and build a privacy policy? What considerations should be given for the privacy of persons outside the university accessing university web sites? How will privacy be affected in the post 9/11 university environment? This paper examines, by a survey sample of American higher educational institutions; the current methods employed to protect personal information made available through universities' Internet presence. | | View this resource: | |
Libraries and National Security: An Historical Review
| Title: | Libraries and National Security: An Historical Review (ID: CSD3594) | | Origin: | Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2004) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks launched the United States into a new era of defensive preparedness. The U.S. federal government's first legislative action in October 2001 was the passage of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act). The USA PATRIOT Act introduced a greatly heightened level of government intrusion into many aspects of ordinary life, including library use. When, in the past, authorities called upon the library profession to serve national security interests in these ways, individual librarians and the profession as a whole have experienced an evolving tension between their roles as guardians of public well–being and as protectors of intellectual freedom. This is a fundamental issue, one that reflects upon the profession's view of itself and of its place in American life. Librarians once again face this challenge. An inquiry into the similarities and differences with the past may aid in suggesting a response that is both professionally sound and individually appropriate. | | View this resource: | |
Privacy Protection: Time to Think and Act Locally and Globally
| Title: | Privacy Protection: Time to Think and Act Locally and Globally (ID: CSD1356) | | Author(s): | Esther Dyson | | Origin: | Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (1998) | | Type: | Articles, Papers, and Reports | | Abstract: | This is an article from the electronic journal, First Monday. The article discusses the issue of privacy on the Internet and what actions the government and the privacte sector have taken in response to this issue. Private sector organizations discussed in the article include TRUSTe, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' WebTrust program, Verisign, IBM. Netscape, Interactive Services Association, and Direct Marketing Association. | | View this resource: | |
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