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Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

Minnesota · Government Data Practices · §§ 13.01 to 13.991 · 154 sections

Overview

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act governs how government entities in Minnesota collect, maintain, classify, and release data, presuming public access while designating categories of data — including medical, educational, public health, and personal identifying information — as nonpublic or protected. It establishes obligations for government entities and their responsible authorities, sets out the rights of individuals who are subjects of the data, and requires notification and investigation when the security of data is breached. Enforcement and interpretation run through the commissioner, who issues rules and advisory opinions, alongside civil remedies, an administrative remedy, and penalties for violations.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 427 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 527 F.3d 711 - Hervey v. County of Koochiching

Sections covered

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