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Summary

A request was made for all documentation regarding a specific social media post by an Isle of Man Constabulary Sergeant on January 13, 2021. The request ultimately lapsed without the requested information being provided.

Key Facts

• The request targeted documentation related to a Sergeant's social media post between 22:15 and 22:45 on 13 January 2021.
• The requester sought emails, texts, meeting notes, and audio recordings concerning the post.
• The Isle of Man Constabulary received the request on 13 January 2021.
• The case outcome is recorded as 'Request lapsed - requested information not provided'.
• The request was formally closed on 22 January 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 1630925
• 13 January 2021
• 22:15
• 22:45
• 22 January 2021
• 2021-01-15
• 2021-01-13
• 2 pages
• 1 document

Original Request

Dear IOM Constabulary, Please send me: A copy of any documentation relating to a social media post by a Sergeant on 13 January, 2021 between  22:15 and 22:45 hours. 1) By "all documentation" I mean: a) any and all correspondence, including emails, SMS texts, emails, Whatsapp messages, Signal messages and written communication across any other channels to, from, and within the IOM Constabulary. b) to include all written documentation to and from the Sergeant. c) any other documentation that might be stored on electronic IOM Constabulary devices. d) any written records of non-written communications, such as meeting notes, record 2) By "social media posts" I mean posts on Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram and any other social media networks. In addition, please send me any non-written records, such as phone or audio recordings where social media posts by the Sergeant were discussed on or after 13 January 2021. To assist in your search for responsive documentation, it is likely that such documentation will have communicated between 22:15 and 22:45, but might also include subsequent communication.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Police Headquarters Dukes Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4RG

Our ref: 1630925 22 January 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 13 January 2021 and which states:

"Dear IOM Constabulary, Please send me: A copy of any documentation relating to a social media post by a Sergeant on 13 January, 2021 between 22:15 and 22:45 hours. 1) By "all documentation" I mean: a) any and all correspondence, including emails, SMS texts, emails, Whatsapp messages, Signal messages and written communication across any other channels to, from, and within the IOM Constabulary. b) to include all written documentation to and from the Sergeant. c) any other documentation that might be stored on electronic IOM Constabulary devices. d) any written records of non-written communications, such as meeting notes, record 2) By "social media posts" I mean posts on Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram and any other social media networks. In addition, please send me any non-written records, such as phone or audio recordings where social media posts by the Sergeant were discussed on or after 13 January 2021. To assist in your search for responsive documentation, it is likely that such documentation will have communicated between 22:15 and 22:45, but might also include subsequent communication."

Our response to your request is as follows: I have enclosed copies of the information that is being released to you.

Please quote the reference number 1630925 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely