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A Guide to Using the Anonymous Web in Libraries and Information Organizations : Enhancing Patron Privacy and Information Access
A Guide to Using the Anonymous Web in Libraries and Information Organizations provides practical guidance to those who are interested in integrating the anonymous web into their services.It will be particularly useful to those seeking to promote enhanced privacy for their patrons.The book begins by explaining, in simple terms, what the anonymous web is, how it works, and its benefits for users.Lund and Beckstrom also explain why they believe access to the anonymous web should be provided in library and information organizations around the world.They describe how to provide access, as well as educate library users on how to utilize the anonymous web and navigate any challenges that might arise during implementation.The authors also encourage the development of library policies that guide appropriate conduct and filter content, where appropriate, in order to deter illegal activity. A Guide to Using the Anonymous Web in Libraries and Information Organizations reminds us that libraries and other information providers have a duty to educate and support their communities, while also preserving privacy.Demonstrating that the anonymous web can help them to fulfil these obligations, this book will be essential reading for library and information professionals working around the world.
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Cybersecurity for Information Professionals : Concepts and Applications
Information professionals have been paying more attention and putting a greater focus on privacy over cybersecurity.However, the number of both cybersecurity and privacy breach incidents are soaring, which indicates that cybersecurity risks are high and growing.Utilizing cybersecurity awareness training in organizations has been an effective tool to promote a cybersecurity-conscious culture, making individuals more cybersecurity-conscious as well.However, it is unknown if employees’ security behavior at work can be extended to their security behavior at home and personal life.On the one hand, information professionals need to inherit their role as data and information gatekeepers to safeguard data and information assets.On the other hand, information professionals can aid in enabling effective information access and dissemination of cybersecurity knowledge to make users conscious about the cybersecurity and privacy risks that are often hidden in the cyber universe. Cybersecurity for Information Professionals: Concepts and Applications introduces fundamental concepts in cybersecurity and addresses some of the challenges faced by information professionals, librarians, archivists, record managers, students, and professionals in related disciplines.This book is written especially for educators preparing courses in information security, cybersecurity, and the integration of privacy and cybersecurity.The chapters contained in this book present multiple and diverse perspectives from professionals in the field of cybersecurity.They cover such topics as:Information governance and cybersecurityUser privacy and security online and the role of information professionalsCybersecurity and social mediaHealthcare regulations, threats, and their impact on cybersecurityA socio-technical perspective on mobile cybersecurityCybersecurity in the software development life cycleData security and privacyAbove all, the book addresses the ongoing challenges of cybersecurity.In particular, it explains how information professionals can contribute to long-term workforce development by designing and leading cybersecurity awareness campaigns or cybersecurity hygiene programs to change people’s security behavior.
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Optimal Spending on Cybersecurity Measures : Protecting Health Information
The aim of this book is to demonstrate the use of business-driven risk assessments within the privacy impact assessment process to meet privacy laws requirements. This book introduces the cyber risk investment model, and the cybersecurity risk management framework used within business-driven risk assessments to meet the intent of Privacy and Data Protection Laws.This can be used by various stakeholders who are involved in the implementation of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data.This framework facilitates an organization’s risk management decision-making process to demonstrate the mechanisms in place to fund cybersecurity measures to meet Privacy Laws and demonstrates the application of the process showcasing six case studies.This book also discusses the elements used within the cybersecurity risk management process and defines a strategic approach to minimize cybersecurity risks. Features:· Aims to strengthen the reader’s understanding of industry governance, risk and compliance practices. · Incorporates an innovative approach to assess business risk management. · Explores the strategic decisions made by organizations when implementing cybersecurity measures and leverages an integrated approach to include risk management elements.
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The aim of this book is to demonstrate the use of business-driven risk assessments within the privacy impact assessment process to meet privacy laws requirements. This book introduces the cyber risk investment model, and the cybersecurity risk management framework used within business-driven risk assessments to meet the intent of Privacy and Data Protection Laws.This can be used by various stakeholders who are involved in the implementation of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data.This framework facilitates an organization’s risk management decision-making process to demonstrate the mechanisms in place to fund cybersecurity measures to meet Privacy Laws and demonstrates the application of the process showcasing six case studies.This book also discusses the elements used within the cybersecurity risk management process and defines a strategic approach to minimize cybersecurity risks. Features:· Aims to strengthen the reader’s understanding of industry governance, risk and compliance practices. · Incorporates an innovative approach to assess business risk management. · Explores the strategic decisions made by organizations when implementing cybersecurity measures and leverages an integrated approach to include risk management elements.
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What is the difference between IT security, information security, and cybersecurity?
IT security, information security, and cybersecurity are often used interchangeably, but they have subtle differences. IT security focuses on protecting the technology infrastructure of an organization, such as networks, servers, and devices. Information security, on the other hand, is a broader term that encompasses the protection of all forms of information, including physical and digital data. Cybersecurity specifically deals with protecting digital information from cyber threats, such as hacking, malware, and phishing attacks. In summary, IT security is a subset of information security, and cybersecurity is a specialized field within information security that focuses on digital threats.
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What is the meaning of freedom of information?
Freedom of information is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to access information held by public authorities. It ensures transparency, accountability, and the ability for citizens to participate in democratic processes. This right enables people to make informed decisions, hold governments accountable, and promotes an open and democratic society.
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Do you say "gathered information" or "found information"?
Both "gathered information" and "found information" are commonly used phrases, but they can have slightly different connotations. "Gathered information" implies a deliberate and systematic collection of data, while "found information" suggests a more incidental or accidental discovery. The choice between the two phrases depends on the context and the specific emphasis you want to convey.
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Is it said "gathered information" or "found information"?
Both phrases are commonly used and can be interchangeable depending on the context. "Gathered information" implies that the information was actively collected or assembled, while "found information" suggests that the information was discovered or came across. Ultimately, the choice between the two phrases depends on the specific circumstances and the tone you want to convey.
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The Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook
Freedom of information (FOI) is now an international phenomenon with over 100 countries from Albania to Zimbabwe enacting the right to know for their citizens.Since 2005, the UK’s Freedom of Information Act has opened up thousands of public bodies to unparalleled scrutiny and prompted further moves to transparency. Wherever the right to know is introduced, its success depends on the way it is implemented.In organisations worldwide, FOI only works because of those who oversee its operation on a day-to-day basis, promoting openness, processing requests and advising colleagues and the public.FOI is dependent on the FOI Officers. The Freedom of Information Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to FOI and its management.It is designed to be an indispensable tool for FOI Officers and their colleagues.It includes:a guide to the UK’s FOI Act, the right to know and the exemptions clear analysis of the most important case law and its implications for the handling of FOI requests pointers to the best resources to help FOI officers in their work explanations of how FOI interacts with other legislation, including detailed explorations of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and how the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation impacts on FOI a look at requirements to proactively publish information and the effect of copyright and re-use laws on FOI and open data comparisons of the UK’s Act with FOI legislation in other jurisdictions from Scotland to South Africa an exploration of the role of the FOI Officer: who they are, what they do, their career development and what makes them effective suggestions on how to embed FOI within an organisation using effective procedures, technology and training a stage-by-stage guide to processing requests for information. The Freedom of Information Officers’ Handbook includes the latest developments in FOI including amendments made to the UK’s FOI Act by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the revised s.45 code of practice published by the Cabinet Office in July 2018.
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Freedom of Information Act Certificate Course
Course Description The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) ensures that public bodies and organizations uphold the principles of transparency and trustworthiness when it comes to storing and sharing information. It outlines how and why organizations must share details of their activities with the public. In this course, you will learn about the history and purposes of the FOIA, how it is implemented, and what it means for individuals and companies in the public sector. You Will Learn: Why the UK government passed the FOIA, the principles behind the act, and the bodies that fall within its scope The circumstances under which information falls into the remit of the act, who can make a request for information, and how organizations should respond to requests The main duties you have under the Act, including the duty to proactively publish information detailing the activities of your organization Additional pieces of legislation that you may need to consider when publishing and sharing information under the FOIA, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Equality Act 2010 Benefits of Studying This Course If you work for a body covered by the act, this course will help you fulfil your obligations under the law If you wish to make a request for information under the act, this course will help you understand your rights If you are interested in privacy and data protection issues, this course will help further your understanding of these topics If you have a general interest in UK law, this course will further your knowledge of a variety of legal issues Who can take the course?Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course. What is the structure of the course?The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience. Where / when can I study the course?You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices, and smartphones so you can even study while on the move! Is there a test at the end of the course?Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple-choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. What is the pass mark for the final test?The pass mark for the test is 70%. If you don’t pass the test the first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course. When will I receive my certificate?Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.How long does it take to complete the course?We estimate that the course will take about 2.5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test. Course Content Module 01: What is the Freedom of Information Act? Module 02: When is Information Covered by the Freedom of information Act? Module 03: Meeting your Obligations under the Freedom of Information Act Module 04: The Freedom of Information Act and Other UK Legislation Course Detail Course Access: Lifetime Exams Included: Yes Compatibility: All major browsers/devices Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases.
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The Information Revolution in Early Modern Europe
This provocative new history of early modern Europe argues that changes in the generation, preservation and circulation of information, chiefly on newly available and affordable paper, constituted an 'information revolution'. In commerce, finance, statecraft, scholarly life, science, and communication, early modern Europeans were compelled to place a new premium on information management.These developments had a profound and transformative impact on European life.The huge expansion in paper records and the accompanying efforts to store, share, organize and taxonomize them are intertwined with many of the essential developments in the early modern period, including the rise of the state, the Print Revolution, the Scientific Revolution, and the Republic of Letters.Engaging with historical questions across many fields of human activity, Paul M.Dover interprets the historical significance of this 'information revolution' for the present day, and suggests thought-provoking parallels with the informational challenges of the digital age.
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Did we miss the digital revolution?
No, we have not missed the digital revolution. The digital revolution is an ongoing process that continues to evolve and shape our world. While some may feel that they have missed out on certain aspects of the digital revolution, there are still plenty of opportunities to engage with and benefit from digital technologies. It's never too late to embrace the digital revolution and take advantage of the opportunities it presents.
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What are information inquiries?
Information inquiries are requests for specific information or data. They can be made by individuals, organizations, or businesses seeking to gather information for various purposes such as research, decision-making, or problem-solving. Information inquiries can be formal or informal, and can be made through various channels such as email, phone calls, or online forms. The goal of an information inquiry is to obtain accurate and relevant information to address a specific need or question.
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What is socket information?
Socket information refers to the details of a communication endpoint in a network. This includes the IP address and port number of the socket, which are used to establish a connection between two devices. Socket information is essential for enabling communication between different devices on a network, allowing them to send and receive data. It is used in various network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP to facilitate the exchange of information between devices.
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Is everything just information?
Everything can be seen as information in some form or another. From the physical world to the thoughts in our minds, everything can be represented and understood as data or signals. However, this perspective may not capture the full richness and complexity of human experience, emotions, and consciousness. While information is a fundamental aspect of the universe, it may not be the only way to understand or appreciate the world around us.
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