The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 480.40, subdivision 1, to enhance the protection of personal information for county attorneys and their office employees. Specifically, it expands the definition of "judicial official" to include Minnesota county attorneys and employees within a county attorney's office, thereby ensuring that their personal information is similarly safeguarded as that of other judicial officials. This amendment aims to restrict the public dissemination of personal information, which includes residential addresses, nonjudicial contact information, and the names of their children or educational facilities attended by those children.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "personal information" and "publicly available information," ensuring that only non-publicly available data is protected under this law. The changes reflect a growing recognition of the need to protect the privacy of legal professionals who may face risks due to their roles in the judicial system. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the security and privacy of county attorneys and their staff, aligning their protections with those already afforded to other judicial officials.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 480.40