Updated: 18 April 2023
Disaster Plan is a mobile app for the reporting of incidents that may affect collections within the University of Manchester libraries.
The app has undergone an internal test programme prior to public release.
Research IT at The University of Manchester handles data in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
In order to function, the app is required to store some information locally on your device. The following information is stored in a database which resides in a private application directory on your device. This data may be used strictly behind-the-scenes or may be displayed directly on screen in appropriate locations to assist with the function of the app.
This database is erased when the app is uninstalled.
It is the responsibility of the device owner to protect their access to their device and hence the data store on it. We strongly recommend that you use some form of screen lock and storage encryption to protect unauthorised access to any of the data we store or display in the app.
The app sends data through the following mechanisms:
The following data is transmitted to the API:
Yes - it is recommended that you use your university username as your username within the app. This could be linked back to you.
All transmissions over the internet are encrypted using a standard TSL/SSL encryption protocol and is thus protected in transit. The data you send us is stored on systems that are access-controlled and data is only accessible by nominated collaborators.
Keeping record of all reported incidents, and photos of the incident, for future reference and alerting users of active incidents.
Photos and incidents you upload/report will be accessible by other app users and users of the disasterplan web app.
No, the app does not collect usage statistics or analytics.
The app does not.
The app may ask permission to access your camera roll if you choose to upload images to the app.