In January 1984, the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act (75 ILCS 70) was passed to ensure the privacy of a library patron’s registration and circulation records. This act protects sensitive patron information from anyone wishing to obtain it, including a law enforcement or government official, unless a court order is issued and presented.
Read more about Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act: Major Sections of The Act, Rationale For The Act, Similar State Laws, Future Considerations
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