Section 397.601 – Short Title.
397.601 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as “the library privacy act”. History: 1982, Act 455, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
Section 397.602 – Definitions.
397.602 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Computer” means any connected, directly interoperable or interactive device, equipment, or facility that uses a computer program or other instructions to perform specific operations, including logical, arithmetic, or memory functions with or on computer data or a computer program, and that can store, retrieve, alter, […]
Section 397.603 – Library Record Not Subject to Disclosure Requirements; Release or Disclosure of Library Record Without Consent Prohibited; Exception; Procedure and Form of Written Consent; Hearing; Disclosure Exception.
397.603 Library record not subject to disclosure requirements; release or disclosure of library record without consent prohibited; exception; procedure and form of written consent; hearing; disclosure exception. Sec. 3. (1) A library record is not subject to disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. (2) A library or […]
Section 397.604 – Violation of MCL 397.603; Liability; Civil Action; Damages; Attorney Fees and Costs; Equitable Relief.
397.604 Violation of MCL 397.603; liability; civil action; damages; attorney fees and costs; equitable relief. Sec. 4. (1) If a library or an employee or agent of a library violates section 3, the library is subject to liability to the person identified in a library record that is improperly released or disclosed. The person identified […]
Section 397.605 – Selection and Use of Library Materials.
397.605 Selection and use of library materials. Sec. 5. (1) Except as otherwise provided by statute or by a regulation adopted by the governing body of the library, the selection of library materials for inclusion in a library’s collection shall be determined only by an employee of the library. (2) Except as otherwise provided by […]
Section 397.606 – Restriction of Internet Access to Minors; Immunity From Liability; Exceptions.
397.606 Restriction of internet access to minors; immunity from liability; exceptions. Sec. 6. (1) If a library offers use of the internet or a computer, computer program, computer network, or computer system to the public, the governing body of that library shall adopt and require enforcement of a policy that restricts access to minors by […]