Federal Government Social Media Use: The Balance Between Freedom of Information and Privacy
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2017-07-03

Podcast Link: http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/sp17/maraHansonDobretzSP17.mp4

Abstract:
This online presentation discusses the federal government’s use of social media and the balance between freedom of information and privacy. It will closely examine the social media platforms employed by the federal governments of five countries, along with a discussion of associated policies, reasons and issues. The guest speakers will also cover the freedom of information acts, privacy laws, regulations, and policies implemented within these same countries.

Biography: Krysten Hanson
Krysten Hanson is a student in the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program at the San José State University School of Information. She lives in Spokane, Washington, where she works as a health records technician for a local community health association.

Biography: Jami Dobretz
Jami Dobretz is finishing her last semester in the Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program at the San José State University School of Information. She recently worked as a records coordinator for a non-profit health plan service provider and aspires to pursue a career in records management after graduation.