Arizona Library Laws

Arizona Statutes: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/arizonarevisedstatutes.asp

State Library Association: Arizona Library Association

Security Breach Notification Law : Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-7501

Data Disposal Law: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §44-7601

Library Records Privacy :

TITLE 41.  STATE GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 8.  AGENCIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT ARTICLE 3.  ARIZONA STATE LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC RECORDS

A.R.S. § 41-1354  

§ 41-1354. Privacy of user records; exceptions; violation; classification

   A. Except as provided in subsection B, a library or library system supported by public monies shall not allow disclosure of any record or other information which identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining specific materials or services or as otherwise using the library.
B. Records may be disclosed:
   
1. If necessary for the reasonable operation of the library.
   
2. On written consent of the user.
   
3. On receipt of a court order.
   
4. If required by law.
C. Any person who knowingly discloses any record or other information in violation of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.

HISTORY: Last year in which legislation affected this section: 1985