Dear Jenna
Your request dated 30/05/22 has been received. It is being dealt with
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and will be answered within
twenty working days. 
Best wishes,
Katie

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From: Jenna Corderoy <[FOI #866115 email]>
Sent: 30 May 2022 20:55
To: LAU Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Social media posts/accounts
 
Dear Leeds Arts University,

In December, the Daily Express found that “UK universities admitted to
“monitoring” or “listening to” their student’s social media accounts”.
Please see here:
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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

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Dear Jenna
I am writing further to your request dated 30/05/22.
I can confirm that Leeds Arts University holds this information, which has
been detailed in red below. 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, you
have the right to ask for an internal review. Internal review requests
should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of this
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If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you
have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a
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5AF.

Best wishes,

Katie

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From: Jenna Corderoy <[FOI #866115 email]>
Sent: 30 May 2022 20:55
To: LAU Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Social media posts/accounts
 
Dear Leeds Arts University,

In December, the Daily Express found that “UK universities admitted to
“monitoring” or “listening to” their student’s social media accounts”.
Please see here:
[2]https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

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.
Leeds Arts University does not monitor student or staff social media
accounts. Leeds Arts University monitors key words relating to the
University published in the media, which does include social media. As
part of this process, we will be made aware of any posts which contain
specific key words that we have indicated (e.g. "Leeds Arts University").
If a member of staff or student has included these keywords in a post,
then this post will be included in our key word reports, but no
individuals or groups of individuals are targeted or specifically
monitored as part of this activity. 

(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.  
N/A

(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. 
N/A

(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.
N/A

(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.
N/A

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

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