Right to privacy and surveillance in the Library services

Right to privacy is necessary for the users to inquire, access, read and discuss the information in the library. The information available in the digital format via network. When the users search information from the net, the personal data of the users accessed by the internet provider. Whenever personal data accessed or provided to third parties, the users are surveilled by the third party. The user’s privacy includes freedom of expression. The surveillance acts both, positively and negatively. The student get safety from the unknown person against loss of materials and any problem at the time of using library, at the same it creates problem also. The data are gathered through CCTV camera; may be misused in different situations. Surveillance and interception used by the government and private parties are threatening to user’s free access to information, inquiry, information communication and idea generation