Confidentiality Policy

As a designated public body under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (R.S.P.E.I. f-15.01), the PEI Public Library Service is obliged to protect the privacy of its members by ensuring personal information is collected, used, and disclosed appropriately.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• contact information
• requests for information
• borrowing activity 

The principle of confidentiality is also integral to the Oath of Office sworn or affirmed by all library employees when they are appointed to the civil service and is one of the core values of the library profession.

Collection of Personal Information

The PEI Public Library Service only collects that personal information which is required for the operation of its programs and services. Library members may request corrections or additions to their personal information at any time (i.e. an updated mailing address, a new telephone number, etc.). The PEI Public Library Service does not maintain records of member borrowing histories unless requested by the member.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information collected by the PEI Public Library Service may only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, for another use consistent with that purpose, or for a limited number of other purposes specified by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In general, personal information is only retained for as long as it is administratively useful.

Disclosure of Personal Information

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act limits the circumstances under which the PEI Public Library Service may disclose the personal information it has collected.