ASSESSMENT OF DATA PRIVACY AND INFORMATION SECURITY IN DIGITAL LIBRARY FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC KADUNA, STATE NIGERIA

This study examined the impact of data privacy and information security in digital library federal polytechnic Kaduna North West, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include, to find out the impact of data privacy and information security in digital library. To determine the challenges affecting data privacy and information security in digital library. To determine the measures for enhancing the impact of data privacy and information security in digital library. Three research questions were formulated in line with the specific objectives that guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The entire population of the study was 15 librarians from Federal polytechnic library, Kaduna. Data was collected with the help of two briefed research assistance using questionnaire, the instrument was administered and retrieved within two weeks with a return rate of 100%. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentages, means and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The finding of the study shows that safeguarding of data privacy and information security is essential for faster trust among users. The finding of the study also shows that there is a lack of robust data protection policies and frameworks specific to digital libraries in Nigeria. Finally, the finding of this study highlights the significance of implementing robust technical and organizational measures to ensure data protection and secure information systems within digital libraries. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular audits, and staff training on privacy and security protocols.