Chapter 13 — Government Data Practices

13.001 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.01 Government Data This is the opening section of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), which governs how state and local … 13.02 Definitions This section defines the key terms used throughout the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, including what counts as … 13.025 Government Entity Obligation This section requires every government entity to keep an inventory of private and confidential data it holds, publish a … 13.03 Access to Government Data This section establishes the public's right to inspect and copy government data. It sets rules for how government … 13.04 Rights of Subjects of Data This section establishes the rights of individuals who are the subjects of government data. It covers the right to know … 13.045 Safe at Home Program Participant Data This section protects the data of participants in the Safe at Home program, which provides substitute addresses for … 13.05 Duties of Responsible Authority This section imposes duties on the 'responsible authority' — the official in each government entity who manages data … 13.055 Disclosure of Breach in Security; Notification and Investigation Report Required When a government entity discovers a security breach involving private or confidential data, this section requires the … 13.06 Temporary Classification This section allows a government entity to ask the Commissioner of Administration to temporarily classify data as … 13.07 Duties of Commissioner; Rules This section gives the Commissioner of Administration the authority to create rules for how government entities must … 13.072 Opinions by the Commissioner Any person can ask the Commissioner of Administration for a written opinion about whether a government entity is … 13.073 Public Information Policy Training Program This section requires the Commissioner of Administration to provide training on public information and data practices. … 13.08 Civil Remedies This section provides civil remedies for violations of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Individuals harmed … 13.081 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.085 Administrative Remedy This section provides an administrative remedy when a government entity fails to comply with the Data Practices Act. A … 13.09 Penalties Anyone who willfully violates the Data Practices Act is guilty of a misdemeanor. Government employees who willfully … 13.10 Data on Decedents This section explains what happens to private and confidential data after a person dies. The data keeps its … 13.15 Computer Data This section protects your digital privacy when you use government websites and computers. Data about your online … 13.201 Rideshare Data Data about individuals who participate in rideshare programs organized by government entities is classified as private … 13.202 Political Subdivision Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify data held by political subdivisions (counties, cities, … 13.203 Service Cooperative Claims Data Insurance claims data held by a service cooperative (a shared-services organization for local governments) is classified … 13.204 Political Subdivisions Licensing Data Data collected by political subdivisions (cities, counties) during licensing processes is classified according to … 13.30 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.31 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.319 Education Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify educational data as not public. It serves as a … 13.32 Educational Data This section classifies educational data -- information about students maintained by schools and colleges. Student … 13.321 Prekindergarten to Grade 12 Educational Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify prekindergarten through grade 12 educational data as not … 13.3215 University of Minnesota Data The University of Minnesota must follow the same data practices rules as other state agencies when handling private data … 13.322 Postsecondary Education Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify postsecondary (college and university) educational data as … 13.33 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.34 Examination Data Scores and results of exams given by government entities as part of job applications or licensing are classified as … 13.35 Federal Contracts Data Data collected by state agencies under federal contracts that must be kept confidential under federal law is classified … 13.355 Social Security Numbers This section restricts how government entities can collect, use, and display Social Security numbers. Entities generally … 13.356 Personal Contact and Online Account Information Personal contact information (home phone, personal email, personal cell number) and online account information provided … 13.357 Data Sharing This section governs when government entities can share data with each other or with other organizations. Data sharing … 13.36 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.37 General Nonpublic Data This section classifies certain types of government data that are not about individuals as nonpublic or protected … 13.38 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.3805 Public Health Data This section classifies public health data, including data from disease investigations, immunization records, and health … 13.3806 Public Health Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify public health data as not public. It cross-references … 13.381 Health Regulatory Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify health regulatory data as not public. It covers licensing … 13.383 Health Occupations Investigative Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify health occupations investigative data as not public. This … 13.384 Medical Data This section classifies medical data held by government entities as private. Doctors' and other health providers' … 13.385 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.386 Treatment of Genetic Information Held by Government Entities and Other Persons This section protects genetic information held by government entities. Genetic data is private and cannot be collected … 13.387 Health Care Contract Data Data created or maintained as part of contracts between government entities and health care providers is classified … 13.39 Civil Investigation Data collected by government entities as part of civil (non-criminal) investigations is classified as protected … 13.391 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.392 Internal Auditing Data Data collected by internal auditors of government entities during an audit is classified as protected nonpublic or … 13.393 Attorneys Data shared between a government entity and its attorneys as part of the attorney-client relationship is classified as … 13.40 Library and Historical Data Data about library patrons -- including what books they check out, what they search for, and their borrowing history -- … 13.401 Library and Historical Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify library and historical data as not public. 13.41 Licensing Data This section classifies licensing data -- information collected when people apply for government-issued licenses and … 13.411 Licensing Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify licensing data as not public. It cross-references licensing … 13.42 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.43 Personnel Data This section classifies government employee personnel data. Certain personnel information — including name, salary, job … 13.435 Salary Benefit Survey Data Data collected by government entities through salary and benefit surveys from other employers is classified as … 13.44 Property Data This section classifies property data held by government entities, including real estate appraisals, building plans, and … 13.441 Property Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify property data as not public. 13.442 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.45 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.46 Welfare Data This section classifies welfare data -- information collected by human services agencies about people who receive public … 13.461 Human Services Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify human services data as not public. It cross-references … 13.462 Benefit Data This section classifies data about individuals who receive or apply for government benefits, including financial … 13.463 Education Support Services Data Data collected by government entities in connection with education support services (such as early childhood programs … 13.465 Family and Domestic Relations Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify family and domestic relations data as not public. It covers … 13.467 Foster Care Data Data about children in foster care maintained by government entities is classified as private data on individuals, with … 13.468 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.47 Employment and Training Data Data collected by government employment and training programs about individuals seeking jobs or job training is … 13.475 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.48 Award Data Data collected in connection with government awards, honors, and scholarships is classified as private until the award … 13.485 Corporation Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify corporation data as not public. 13.487 Trade Regulation and Consumer Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify trade regulation and consumer data as not public. 13.49 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.491 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.495 Lodging Tax Data Data collected by government entities related to lodging taxes (hotel taxes) is classified as nonpublic data, similar to … 13.4961 General Tax Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify general tax data as not public. 13.4963 Classification and Disclosure Tax Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify data related to tax classification and disclosure as not … 13.4965 Property Tax Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify property tax data as not public. 13.4967 Other Tax Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify other types of tax data as not public, including sales tax, … 13.50 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.51 Assessor's Data Data collected by government property tax assessors, including property inspection data and comparable sales data used … 13.511 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.52 Deferred Assessment Data Data related to deferred property tax assessments (such as Green Acres agricultural land deferral) is classified … 13.521 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.528 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.53 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.531 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.54 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5401 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.541 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.548 Social Recreational Data Data about participants in government-operated recreational programs, including names, addresses, and participation … 13.55 Convention Center Data Data collected by government entities that operate convention centers is classified according to this section, with … 13.551 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.552 Human Rights Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify human rights data as not public, including data from … 13.56 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.57 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.58 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.585 Housing Agency Data Data collected by government housing agencies about applicants and tenants in government housing programs is classified … 13.586 Housing Agency Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify housing agency data as not public. 13.587 Emergency Services for Homeless Persons; Private Data Data collected about individuals who seek emergency shelter or homeless services from government entities or their … 13.59 Housing and Redevelopment Data Data collected by housing and redevelopment authorities about individuals and businesses involved in housing and … 13.591 Business Data Data about businesses collected by government entities, including financial records, trade secrets, and proprietary … 13.592 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5921 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5922 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.593 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.594 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5951 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5952 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5953 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.596 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.5965 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.598 Employment and Economic Development Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify employment and economic development data as not public. 13.599 Grants Data submitted by applicants for government grants is classified as private or nonpublic until the grant is awarded. … 13.60 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.601 Elected and Appointed Officials This section classifies data about elected and appointed government officials. Certain data, like financial disclosure … 13.602 Elected and Appointed Official Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify data about elected and appointed officials as not public. 13.605 Legislative Data This section classifies data created or maintained by the Minnesota Legislature. Correspondence between legislators and … 13.606 Legislative Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify legislative data as not public. 13.607 Campaign Finance, Public Disclosure, and Election Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify campaign finance, public disclosure, and election data as … 13.61 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.612 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.62 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.621 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.622 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.63 Retirement Data This section classifies data about participants in government retirement and pension systems. Individual account data is … 13.631 Retirement Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify retirement data as not public. 13.632 St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association Data This section classifies data specific to the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association. 13.635 General State Agency Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify general state agency data as not public. 13.64 Administration; Management and Budget Data This section classifies data specific to the Department of Administration and Minnesota Management and Budget, including … 13.6401 Administration and Management and Budget Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify Administration and Management and Budget data as not … 13.641 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.642 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.643 Agricultural Data This section classifies data collected by agricultural agencies, including data from farm programs, pesticide use, and … 13.6435 Agricultural Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify agricultural data as not public. It covers data from … 13.644 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.645 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.646 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.65 Attorney General Data This section classifies data collected by the Minnesota Attorney General, including investigative data related to … 13.6505 Attorney General Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify Attorney General data as not public. 13.66 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.67 Employee Relations Data This section classifies data collected by the state in connection with employee relations, including labor negotiations … 13.6705 Employee Relations Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify employee relations data as not public. 13.671 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.679 Public Utility Data Data collected by the Public Utilities Commission about utility companies, including trade secrets and competitive … 13.68 Energy and Financial Data and Statistics This section classifies energy-related financial data and statistics collected by government entities. 13.681 Energy and Utilities Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify energy and utilities data as not public. 13.685 Municipal Utility Customer Data Customer data held by municipal utilities (city-owned electric, water, and gas utilities) is classified as private data … 13.69 Public Safety Department Data This section classifies data held by the Department of Public Safety, including driver's license data, criminal history … 13.6905 Public Safety Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify public safety data as not public. It is one of the longest … 13.691 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.692 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.70 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.71 This section classifies data held by the Department of Commerce related to its regulatory and investigative functions. 13.711 Department of Commerce Data; Release of Complaint to Respondent When the Department of Commerce receives a complaint about a business or professional, this section requires the … 13.712 Commerce Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify Commerce Department data as not public. 13.713 Banking Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify banking and financial institution data as not public. 13.714 Insurance Trust Data; Private and Nonpublic Data Data held by the Department of Commerce related to insurance trusts, including investment and financial data, is … 13.715 General Insurance Powers Data; Surplus Line Insurance Data related to surplus line insurance and general insurance powers of the Commissioner of Commerce is classified … 13.716 General Insurance Powers Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify general insurance powers data as not public. 13.717 Insurance; Health Care Cost Containment Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify insurance and health care cost containment data as not … 13.719 Miscellaneous Insurance Data This section classifies miscellaneous insurance data that does not fit into other specific insurance data sections. 13.7191 Miscellaneous Insurance Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify miscellaneous insurance data as not public. It covers a … 13.72 Transportation Department Data This section classifies data held by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, including highway planning data, … 13.721 Transportation Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify transportation data as not public. 13.73 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.74 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.741 Pollution Control; Environmental Quality Data This section classifies data collected by the Pollution Control Agency and other environmental agencies, including … 13.7411 Pollution Control and Environmental Quality Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify pollution control and environmental quality data as not … 13.745 Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify data related to pari-mutuel horse racing as not public. 13.746 Gaming Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify gaming data as not public, including data about gambling … 13.75 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.76 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.761 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.77 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.771 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.772 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.78 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.785 Veterans or Military Affairs Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify veterans or military affairs data as not public. 13.79 Department of Labor and Industry Data This section classifies data held by the Department of Labor and Industry, including workers' compensation data, … 13.7905 Labor and Industry Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify Department of Labor and Industry data as not public. 13.7908 Bureau of Mediation Services Data Data collected by the Bureau of Mediation Services during labor disputes and mediation proceedings is classified as not … 13.7909 Public Employment Relations Board Data Data collected by the Public Employment Relations Board in connection with public employee labor disputes is classified … 13.791 Rehabilitation Data Data collected by government rehabilitation and vocational programs about clients is classified as private data on … 13.7911 Bioprocess Piping and Equipment Data Data related to bioprocess piping and equipment inspections conducted by the Department of Labor and Industry is … 13.792 Private Donor Gift Data Data about donors who make private gifts to government entities is classified as private data on individuals or … 13.793 Natural Resource Data; Mineral Data This section classifies natural resource data, including mineral exploration data, geological survey data, and forestry … 13.7931 Natural Resource Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify natural resource data as not public. 13.7932 Logger Safety and Education Program Data Data collected under the logger safety and education program is classified according to this section. 13.794 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.80 Domestic Abuse Data Data collected by government entities related to domestic abuse, including reports, investigations, and services for … 13.805 Address Confidentiality Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify address confidentiality data as not public, including … 13.81 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.82 Comprehensive Law Enforcement Data This section governs the classification of law enforcement data, including arrest records, investigative data, 911 call … 13.821 Recordings of Child Abuse Victims This section protects recordings (audio and video) of child abuse victims. These recordings are classified as private … 13.822 Sexual Assault Data Data related to sexual assault victims and sexual assault investigations is classified as private data with additional … 13.823 Domestic Abuse or Sexual Assault Programs Data about clients of domestic abuse or sexual assault programs operated by or funded by government entities is … 13.824 Automated License Plate Readers Data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPR) is classified as private data. Law enforcement can only use … 13.825 Portable Recording Systems Data from portable recording systems (body cameras and dash cameras) used by law enforcement is classified according to … 13.83 Medical Examiner Data Data collected by medical examiners and coroners during death investigations, including autopsy reports, is classified … 13.84 Court Services Data This section classifies court services data, including presentence investigation reports, probation records, and other … 13.841 Court Services Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify court services data as not public. 13.85 Corrections and Detention Data This section classifies corrections and detention data, including data about inmates and individuals in juvenile … 13.851 Corrections and Detention Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify corrections and detention data as not public. 13.854 Release of Arrested, Detained, or Confined Person; Automated Notification Service This section establishes an automated notification service that notifies victims when an arrested, detained, or confined … 13.855 This section has been repealed or relocated. 13.856 Ombudsperson for Corrections; Data Data collected by the Ombudsperson for Corrections in investigating complaints about the correctional system is … 13.86 Investigative Detention Data Data collected during investigative detention (brief stops and detentions by law enforcement that do not result in … 13.861 Security Service Data Data collected by government security services, including data from security cameras, access control systems, and … 13.87 Criminal Justice Data This section classifies general criminal justice data, including data about criminal investigations, arrests, … 13.871 Criminal Justice Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify criminal justice data as not public. It is one of the … 13.873 Integrated Search Service Data Subject Access Individuals have the right to access data about themselves held in integrated search services that compile criminal … 13.875 Juvenile Justice Data Coded Elsewhere This section lists statutes outside Chapter 13 that classify juvenile justice data as not public. 13.876 Foster Youth Ombudsperson; Data Data collected by the Foster Youth Ombudsperson in investigating complaints is classified according to this section. 13.88 Community Dispute Resolution Center Data Data collected by community dispute resolution centers about participants in mediation and dispute resolution programs … 13.89 Dissemination of Data to Protection and Advocacy Systems This section allows government entities to share certain data with protection and advocacy systems (organizations that … 13.891 Restorative Practice Participant Data Data about participants in restorative practice programs (an alternative approach to addressing harm that brings … 13.90 Judiciary Exempt The judiciary (courts) is generally exempt from the Data Practices Act. Courts have their own rules governing public … 13.95 Administrative Courts This section classifies data held by administrative courts (the Office of Administrative Hearings), including data from … 13.99 This section has been repealed or relocated. All of its subdivisions have been either repealed or renumbered to other … 13.991 Judicial Official Data; Personal Information Personal information about judicial officials (judges and court employees), including home addresses, phone numbers, and …