New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Social Media

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Request Title: New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Social Media

Request Description: Other Request

Request Type: Other Request

Other Request
Submission Method:

Online/At Home
Description of Records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

This request seeks records relating to the Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/FDNY. An example of what each of these records look like is attached and available at https://bit.ly/facebookfoia.

In order to access the requested information, you will first need to take the following steps:

1. Log into the page account or a Facebook account with managerial access to the Facebook page. For information on this type of access, see: https://www.facebook.com/help/187316341316631.)
2. "Switch" to the page account. To do so, click your profile photo in the top right, then click "See all profiles", then select the Page you want to switch into. (See the instructions here: https://www.facebook.com/help/123930246348340).
3. Click "Professional dashboard" on the left, or go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/?sk=professional_dashboard

I request the following information:

1. The "Page and Tagging" information. Once logged into the account, go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=timeline&privacy_source=timeline_gear_menu.

2. The list of blocked users. This information is accessible by following these steps:
(a) Once logged into the account, go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking
(b) Click "Edit" next to "Block users"
(c) Click "See your blocked list"

3. The list of blocked Pages. This information is accessible by following these steps:
(a) Once logged into the account, go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking
(b) Click "Edit" next to "Block Pages"
(c) Click "See your blocked list"

4. The list of "Moderation Assist" criteria. This information is accessible by following either of these steps:
(a) Once logged into the account, go to the "Professional Dashboard" and then click "Moderation Assist" on the left side of the screen.
(b) Alternatively, visit this URL: https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/professional_dashboard/moderation_assist

5. If the "Moderation Assist" criteria includes "Comment has certain keywords", the list of keywords. This information is accessible by following the steps in (4) above, then:
(a) Click the pencil (edit) icon next to each of the criteria ("Comment has certain keywords").
(b) Click "Edit" from the drop-down menu.
(c) Click "Comment has certain keywords"
(d) On the right side of the "Keywords" menu, click the ellipsis menu ("...")
(e) Click "Copy list" from the dropdown menu.
(f) Provide the information from the list.

6. If the "Moderation Assist" criteria includes "Comment has specific links", the list of keywords. This information is accessible by following the steps in (4) above, then:
(a) Click the pencil (edit) icon next to each of the criteria ("Comment has specific links").
(b) Click "Edit" from the drop-down menu.
(c) Click "Comment has links to specific sites."
(d) Provide the information from the "Added sites" list.

7. The list of people with Facebook access. From the "Professional dashboard" page (https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/?sk=professional_dashboard), click "Page Access" on the left side of the screen. Alternatively, visit this URL: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=profile_access

8. The list of moderation actions in the Activity log. This information is accessible by following these steps:
(a) Once logged into the account, go to the "Professional Dashboard."
(b) Click "Moderation Assist" on the left side of the screen (or go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/professional_dashboard/moderation_assist).
(c) Click "Activity log" on the left side of the screen (or go to this URL: https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/professional_dashboard/moderation_activity_log).
(c) From the dropdown menu labeled "Visible comments", select "Hidden comments".
(d) Continue scrolling down until the complete list is loaded.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Adam Steinbaugh

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Attached File: Facebook_FOIA_Guide_New_Page_Experience_2.pdf: Facebook_FOIA_Guide_New_Page_Experience_2.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/2720716)


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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2023-057-03530. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530) You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Additional Information:
Hello, The FDNY is backlogged and has therefore extended the response time frame to the date indicated above.  Thank you.

Please visit FOIL-2023-057-03530 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530)

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-057-03530 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530) You can expect a response on or about Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Additional Information:

PLEASE BE ADVISED that additional time is needed to respond to your request. Factors and circumstances necessitating more time to respond may include, but are not limited to: (1) the number of requests received by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), (2) the complexity of the request, (3) the ease or difficulty in locating and retrieving records, (4) the volume of records located in response to the request, and (5) the need to review records pursuant to Public Officers Law (POL) § 87(2) to determine the extent to which they must be disclosed.
With respect to factor 1, at the time you made your request, numerous other FOIL requests were already pending, many of which involved multiple factors, or all the factors cited above. With respect to factor 3, record retrieval remains ongoing. With respect to factor 5, responsive records will be reviewed pursuant to Public Officers Law § 87(2) to determine if any record or portion of records are exempt from disclosure. Accordingly, additional time is necessary to respond to your request.
We anticipate providing you with a response by the date above.

Please visit FOIL-2023-057-03530 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530)

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has extended the time to respond to your FOIL request FOIL-2023-057-03530 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530) You can expect a response on or about Friday, January 19, 2024.

Additional Information:

PLEASE BE ADVISED that additional time is needed to respond to your request. Factors and circumstances necessitating more time to respond may include, but are not limited to: (1) the number of requests received by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), (2) the complexity of the request, (3) the ease or difficulty in locating and retrieving records, (4) the volume of records located in response to the request, and (5) the need to review records pursuant to Public Officers Law (POL) § 87(2) to determine the extent to which they must be disclosed. With respect to factor 1, at the time you made your request, numerous other FOIL requests were already pending, many of which involved multiple factors, or all the factors cited above. With respect to factors 2 and 3, collection of records presents a greater complexity than is typical. Accordingly, additional time is necessary to locate and retrieve records responsive to your request. With respect to factor 5, responsive records will be reviewed pursuant to Public Officers Law § 87(2) to determine if any record or portion of records are exempt from disclosure.

Please visit FOIL-2023-057-03530 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2023-057-03530)