Social media posts/accounts
Dear University of Gloucestershire,
In December, the Daily Express found that “UK universities admitted to “monitoring” or “listening to” their student’s social media accounts”. Please see here: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/153557...
In light of this, I would like to request the following information:
(1) Please indicate whether the university is currently monitoring, or has previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts.
(2) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you please provide reasons as to why this is the case. Please also provide copies of policies or guidelines in relation to the monitoring of students and staff’ social media posts.
(3) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you please indicate whether this was in regards to (i) environmental protests (ii) rent strikes (iii) other protests or strike action.
(4) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you please state whether any specific software is used.
(5) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you please indicate whether this is carried out internally or that this function is outsourced. If it is outsourced, please provide details.
I would like to receive this information in an electronic format. If you feel that a substantive response to this request is not possible within a reasonable time frame, I would be grateful if you could contact me and provide assistance as to how I can refine the request. If you need any clarification, please contact me. I look forward to receiving a response in 20 working days. Many thanks.
Yours faithfully,
Jenna Corderoy
Dear Jenna,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request for information received on 30 May 2022.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), we anticipate responding to your request for information within 20 working days.
If we are unable to respond within the timescale outlined in the FOIA, we will contact you to discuss an extension to time.
If you have any queries regarding this information, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Ruth Neal
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Ruth Neal
Information Governance Manager
^University of Gloucestershire
Governance and Secretariat Services
The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH
Tel: 01242 714140
E-mail: [email address]
Web: www.glos.ac.uk
Dear Jenna,
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Request for information
Thank you for your request for information from the University of
Gloucestershire received on 01 June 2022.
Your request is being handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(FOIA).
Please find below The University’s response to your request.
In December, the Daily Express found that “UK universities admitted to
“monitoring” or “listening to” their student’s social media accounts”.
Please see
here: [1]https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/153557...
In light of this, I would like to request the following information:
(1) Please indicate whether the university is currently monitoring, or has
previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts.
I can confirm that the university is not currently monitoring, or has
previously monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts.
(2) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously
monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you
please provide reasons as to why this is the case. Please also provide
copies of policies or guidelines in relation to the monitoring of students
and staff’ social media posts.
Not applicable.
(3) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously
monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you
please indicate whether this was in regards to (i) environmental protests
(ii) rent strikes (iii) other protests or strike action.
Not applicable.
(4) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously
monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you
please state whether any specific software is used.
Not applicable.
(5) If the university is currently monitoring, or has previously
monitored, students and staff’s social media posts/accounts, could you
please indicate whether this is carried out internally or that this
function is outsourced. If it is outsourced, please provide details.
Not applicable.
If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request a review, no later than 40 working days from the
date of this response by contacting the University by email at:
[2][email address]
or by post to:
Registrar’s Directorate
University of Gloucestershire
Fullwood House
Park Campus
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 2RH
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint,
you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45
Website: [3]www.ico.gov.uk
There is no charge for making an appeal.
If you have any questions regarding this information, then please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Ruth
Ruth Neal
Information Governance Manager
Registrar’s Directorate
University of Gloucestershire
Fullwood House
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
T: 01242 714140
W: glos.ac.uk
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