Examining Privacy Issues Associated with Cloud Computing Practices in Kenyan Public Libraries
Authors : Viola Jebiwot Rotich & Dr. Daniel Wambiri Muthee
Abstract – Libraries are currently operating under a very technologically savvy environment characterized by continuous innovations in information access preferences. The adoption of cloud computing services in modern libraries is ecstatic, given the effective use of mobile technology. Data security is at stake and it gets particularly critical when a third-party is involved. The main objective of this study was to assess key privacy issues associated with Cloud Computing Services in Kenya. The Study was undertaken at Kenya National Library Services, Nakuru County. The study adopted a descriptive research design in its research methodology. The study target population comprised of library staffs and users. A sample of 80 respondents was selected using stratified sampling technique and purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires which were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings were presented in tables and graphs. Based on the findings of this study, library users are not aware of privacy threats when accessing library services through cloud computing. According to this research, patrons trusted providers of cloud computing services with all their information unknowingly. The users displayed a dire need for training on implications of privacy infringement and measures to take when using cloud computing services. The study indicates a magnitude of privacy threats associated with access to information materials through the cloud and poor safely measures within the cloud computing systems. The study recommended that the management should focus more on training users frequently, upgrade their technological measures and create more awareness on privacy issues among library patrons.
Keywords - Cloud Computing, privacy, infringement of privacy, cloud computing services, privacy issues, Data security, Privacy threats.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.7.2.2021.1395
Cite This Article As: Rotich V.J, Muthee D.W. (2021). Examining Privacy Issues Associated with Cloud Computing Practices in Kenyan Public Libraries. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 7(2) 45-53. www.ijrls.in
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Publication Date : 01 May 2021