Article Author: Omer Hassan Abdelrahman

This review article explores the challenges to user data privacy and security in digital libraries. It examines various privacy violations and security risks, such as data breaches, along with their consequences on user data and digital library services. A narrative literature review approach was adopted for data collection. Various information resources were reviewed including journal articles and websites. Best practices for protecting user data privacy and security are explained and real-world case studies of privacy violations and cybersecurity attacks are discussed. This is followed by presenting the strategies implemented by affected libraries to mitigate the impact of violations, and the lessons learned. Finally, the article reviews key emerging technologies implemented by digital libraries, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology, focusing on their benefits and risks to user data privacy and security

Keywords: Digital Libraries; User Data Privacy; User Data Security; Cyberattacks; Data Breaches; Regulatory Compliance; General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); Mitigation Strategies; Emerging Technologies; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Blockchain Technology

Article Review Status: Published

Pages: 23- 37

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