Social media policy
Dear Australian Federal Police,
I seek access to the following documents under the Freedom
of Information Act 1982:
1. Current social media policy of the department, which covers
departmental use and/or private use by employees in an individual
capacity.
2. Any current guidance material which is available for employees to make informed decisions about their private social media use.
Yours faithfully,
James Smith
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Dear Mr Smith,
Your Freedom of Information Request
I refer to your application emailed 18 April 2016 in which you seek access
to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) seeking
access documents relating to AFP Social Media policy.
Information considered irrelevant to the scope of your request
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Yours sincerely
JESS (AFP22486)
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CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO
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Dear Mr Smith,
Freedom of Information Request
I refer to your application dated 18 April 2016 in which you seek access
to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Upon consideration of your request, the AFP is of the view that your
request will take longer than 30 days to process. The delay is
regrettable, however, due to requirement to seek clearance from the
appropriate line areas, it will not be possible to advise you of a
decision by 18 May 2016.
Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AA of the Act, I seek your agreement to
extend the period to notify you of a decision to 2 June 2016.
I would be grateful if you would advise this office in writing of your
agreement to the proposed extension of time as soon as possible.
In the meantime, I would like to draw your attention to documents that are
published on the AFP website as per our obligations under the Information
Publication Scheme -
[1]http://www.afp.gov.au/about-the-afp/info...
A current version of AFP’s social networking is available at
[2]http://www.afp.gov.au/~/media/afp/pdf/ip...
If you have any queries in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact this office.
Yours sincerely,
NICOLE (AFP22278)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO
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Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
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Dear Nicole,
Thank you for your email.
I agree to the requested extension.
I look forwarding to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
James Smith
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Dear Mr Smith,
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request – FOI 2016/509.
We apologise for the delay in processing your request and thank you for
your patience.
Sincerely,
NATHAN SCUDDER
COORDINATOR, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
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