Laura H. Ortiz v. University of Massachusetts - Boston (SPR 20242763)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 7, 2024 SPR24/2763 Matthew R. Fenlon University of Massachusetts - Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Dear Mr. Fenlon: I have received the petition of Laura Ortiz appealing the nonresponse of the University of Massachusetts – Boston (University) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On August 27, 2024, Ms. Ortiz requested “15 categories of records pertaining to the surveillance of students and the use of surveillance technology to monitor students’ protests.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Ortiz petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2763, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the University provided Ms. Ortiz with a response on October 7, 2024. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the University’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Ms. Ortiz may appeal the substantive nature of the University’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Ortiz One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us