GDPA Request: Web Filtering

e filed this request with the Minneapolis Public Schools of Minneapolis, MN.
Tracking #

24-116
Submitted April 22, 2024
Status
Completed

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From: e

Subject: Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request: GDPA Request: Web Filtering

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

Documents sufficient to show the following:

- a list of websites blocked by web-filtering software in the last 30 days. For each website, please provide a spreadsheet which includes its name, how the software categorized it, and the number of times users had attempted to access it.
- a list of the websites the district manually blocked or unblocked
- a copy of all policies that explain the criteria and process for blocking websites or challenging blocks
- a copy of the district’s contract with its web-filtering company and any terms of service agreements.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

e

From: Minneapolis Public Schools

Subject: Your Minneapolis Public Schools public records request #24-116 has been opened.

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Minneapolis Public Schools

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Your record request #24-116 has been submitted successfully.

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) has received your data request and will begin processing it.  

If your request is for public data, MPS will respond in a prompt manner within a reasonable time (Minn. Stat. § 13.03 and Minn. R. 1205.0300). Response times vary based on the type, size, and complexity of the request.

If your request is for data about you, MPS will respond within ten business days (Minn. Stat. § 13.04).

For additional information about data requests, please see MPS' website, linked here.

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From: Minneapolis Public Schools

Subject: [Document Released to Requester] Minneapolis Public Schools public records request #24-116

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Minneapolis Public Schools

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Documents have been released for record request #24-116 along with the following message:

Hello,

Records that are responsive to your request are being released to you.

I was not able to locate a contract or terms of service with a web-filtering company. Web-filtering services are included in a blanket purchase order, a copy of which is being provided to you.

This completes and closes your request.

Thank you,

Karina Magistad

Data Practices and Records Management

Minneapolis Public Schools

* Allow+All - Copy.txt

* Allow+Business+Only - Copy.txt

* Block Unblock Website Request Form - Copy.pdf

* Blanket Purchase Order 82308 - Copy.pdf

* Block+All - Copy.txt

* Palo Alto Blocked Destinations last 30 days - Copy.xlsx

* Regulation 6415B - Copy.pdf

* Regulation 6415C - Copy.pdf

* Request to Block_Unblock a Website - Copy.pdf

* Umbrella Blocked Destinations last 30 days - Copy.xlsx

Document links are valid for one month.
After August 17, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

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From: Minneapolis Public Schools

Subject: Your Minneapolis Public Schools public records request #24-116 has been closed.

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Minneapolis Public Schools

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Record request #24-116 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

Records have been provided.

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