In this first of four episodes about how, and why, libraries should protect the digital privacy of their patrons, Bobbi Newman and Bonnie Tijerina, editors of Protecting Patron Privacy: A LITA Guide, talk about how their book project came together, the broader privacy issues libraries need to be aware of, and the challenges they face. What are the specific privacy policies, laws, and regulations librarians should be advocating for? How should they empower patrons to understand how personal data is being used and what they’re getting for it?