According to a document on its website, as part of the ongoing crisis management measures for the Gulf oil spill the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is monitoring social media platforms where users are posting about the incident. The Eurasia Review reports:
The NOC is only monitoring publicly available online forums, blogs, public websites, and message boards to collect information used in providing situational awareness and to establish a common operating picture,” reads the document, adding that the Office of Operations Coordination and Planning (OPS) will not set up user accounts to access any information.
Although some are worried that this program will make personal data public as well, the organization has pledged to take every effort to remove it immediately. Once compiled, this data should help the Department of Homeland Security put together an overall picture of the feelings and action occurring as a result of the spill.
The BCM Blogging Team
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