Contract and Source Code for MYmta App (2024)

Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Contract and Source Code for MYmta App

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of the source code for the "MYmta" Apps available for iOS and Android operating systems. If a version control system (for example, Git or CVS) was employed during development, I additionally request a complete copy of all version control history for the apps' source code.

I also request any contracts with third parties to develop or test on these applications, as well as any specifications for the apps' user interface or functionality intended to be referenced during the development of the application.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Alexander Jordan

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Contract and Source Code for MYmta App

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Date Created : 1/1/2023
Date Last Updated : 1/1/2023
Status : Received

Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request #02876041

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #02876041.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

Subject: MTA RE: Case 02876041 - Contract and Source Code for MYmta App

The NYS Metropolitan Transit Authority received a FOIL request. You requested:

"A copy of the source code for the "MYmta" Apps available for iOS and Android operating systems. If a version control system (for example, Git or CVS) was employed during development, I additionally request a complete copy of all version control history for the apps' source code. I also request any contracts with third parties to develop or test on these applications, as well as any specifications for the apps' user interface or functionality intended to be referenced during the development of the application."

We are writing to acknowledge receipt of the above-referenced FOIL request. This is to advise you that we are in the process of reviewing our files for the records you requested and anticipate being able to furnish you with your response within thirty (30) business days.  Access to any record requested will be determined in accordance with the Public Officers Law.
Please be advised that pursuant to the NY Public Officers Law there is a copying charge of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per page provided in response to an appropriate FOIL request.

Sincerely,
NYS Metropolitan Transit Authority

FOIL Request:
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: A copy of the source code for the "MYmta" Apps available for iOS and Android operating systems. If a version control system (for example, Git or CVS) was employed during development, I additionally request a complete copy of all version control history for the apps' source code. I also request any contracts with third parties to develop or test on these applications, as well as any specifications for the apps' user interface or functionality intended to be referenced during the development of the application. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Alexander Jordan Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Subject: Updates to MTA's Privacy Policy

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We wanted to let you know that we've updated our
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Privacy Policy , effective today. This includes changes to how we may collect and use your personal information, and your options for what we collect and how we use it.

Here's a brief overview of the changes:
- We've changed how we use location data that you may opt in to sharing within the TrainTime app.
- We've updated our policy on sharing personal information with our partners for promotional or research purposes.
- We've provided additional information about the location data that you may opt in to sharing within the new MTA app as part of the new optional "Smart Alerts" feature.
- We've provided information about when we may contact you by email, and how you can opt out of receiving messages from us.We encourage you to
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read the full privacy policy .

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Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request #02876041

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #02876041.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request #02876041

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #02876041.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.