Privacy and Security Policy
The State Law Library (SLL) maintains this Web site as a public service. This policy describes SLL's privacy and security practices regarding information collected from visitors to the site, including what information is collected and how that information is used.
Please note that all information collected or maintained by SLL is subject to the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Texas Government Code). The identity of most members of the public who communicate with state agencies through the Internet is confidential under Texas law. Exceptions to confidentiality may be reviewed at Texas Government code, Section 552.137.
Use/Release of Information
Server Logs/Log Analysis Tools
SLL uses server logs and log analysis tools to create summary statistics about Web site usage to improve site management. The statistics are used for purposes such as assessing what information is of most interest to users, determining technical design specifications, and identifying system performance or problem areas. SLL does not report or use this information in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information, and does not release the information to any outside parties unless required to do so under applicable law.
SLL monitors network traffic for site security purposes and to ensure that the site remains available to all users. Unauthorized attempts to upload information, change information on this site, or otherwise cause damage are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under Texas Penal Code Chapters 33 (Computer Crimes) or 33A (Telecommunications Crimes). Except as may be required for authorized law enforcement investigations, no attempts are made to identify individual users or their usage habits. SLL does not use raw data logs for any other purposes; however, it is possible that parts of raw data logs could be determined to be open records by the Office of the Attorney General. If such a determination were made subsequent to a Public Information Act request for the logs, SLL would be required to disclose parts of the logs deemed open by the Office of the Attorney General.
State agencies may not sell or release the e-mail addresses of most members of the public that have been provided to communicate electronically with a government body without the affirmative consent of the affected member of the public. Exemptions to this confidentiality may be reviewed at Texas Government Code, Section 552.137. Personally identifiable information contained in a question or comment sent to SLL in an e-mail message or submitted in an online form is only used by SLL to respond to the request and to analyze trends. SLL may redirect the message to another government agency or government employee who is in a better position to answer the question.
Web-Based Forms
SLL uses Web-based forms for such purposes as collecting survey results, and answering reference questions submitted by members of the public. Personally identifiable information collected from Web-based forms has a specified use (for example, requests for reference assistance, survey response, etc.) and SLL uses the information only for that purpose. Each Web-based form contains a link to this privacy policy.
An individual who submits information in electronic format through this Web site is entitled, on request, to receive and review the information SLL collects about the individual, and to have SLL correct the information. To do this, please contact SLL at library@sll.state.tx.us.
Cookies
The SLL Web site may use cookies to provide interactive pages, such as Web-based forms and surveys. SLL does not use cookies for other purposes.
For Additional Information
Additional information regarding privacy and security policies is provided in the Privacy and Security Policy Guidelines at http://www.dir.state.tx.us/standards/srrpub11-privacy-policy.htm. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission also provides information for educating consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy at http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/.
If you have questions or comments about SLL's privacy and security policy, please send e-mail to library@sll.state.tx.us or call SLL at (512) 463-1722.