❓ Question on Notice regarding the Minister's use of social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat), specifically inquiring about access and content responsibility. The Minister confirms use of Twitter and Facebook, and clarifies access and responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 469Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 May 2017
Member
Portfolio
Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation
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(1) Does the Minister operate a Twitter account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Twitter account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Twitter account? (2) Does the Minister operate a Facebook Account or Page: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Facebook Account or Page; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Facebook Account or Page? (3) Does the Minister operate a Instagram account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Instagram account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Instagram account? (4) Does the Minister operate a Snapchat account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Snapchat account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Snapchat account?
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Answered
13 June 2017
Responded by
Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation
Response time
2 days
(1) Yes
(a)
(i) The Minister’s Twitter account is a public account. Anyone who chooses to follow the Minister’s account has access to the content posted by the account.
(ii) The Minister is responsible for the material that they post
(2) Yes
(a)
(i) The Minister’s Facebook page is a public page. Anyone has access to viewing the Minister’s Facebook page. Anyone is able to like or follow the page.
The Minister’s Facebook account is a private account. However anyone is able to send a “friend request” to the Minister’s account. Anyone who is a friend of the Minister on Facebook is able to access the content posted by the account.
(ii) The Minister is responsible for the material that they post
(3) No
(a) (i-ii) Not applicable
(4) No
(a) (i-ii) Not applicable
(a)
(i) The Minister’s Twitter account is a public account. Anyone who chooses to follow the Minister’s account has access to the content posted by the account.
(ii) The Minister is responsible for the material that they post
(2) Yes
(a)
(i) The Minister’s Facebook page is a public page. Anyone has access to viewing the Minister’s Facebook page. Anyone is able to like or follow the page.
The Minister’s Facebook account is a private account. However anyone is able to send a “friend request” to the Minister’s account. Anyone who is a friend of the Minister on Facebook is able to access the content posted by the account.
(ii) The Minister is responsible for the material that they post
(3) No
(a) (i-ii) Not applicable
(4) No
(a) (i-ii) Not applicable
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