This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.04, subdivision 4, to enhance the procedures for individuals contesting the accuracy or completeness of their data held by government entities. It allows individuals to notify the responsible authority in writing about their disagreement, and mandates that the authority must respond within 30 days by either correcting the data or affirming its accuracy. If the data is deemed accurate, individuals are informed of their right to appeal the decision to the commissioner. The bill also outlines the appeal process, which includes attempts at informal resolution before a contested case hearing.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the handling of private data during the appeal process. Specifically, it allows responsible authorities to submit private data to the commissioner in response to an appeal, ensuring that such data retains its classification. The bill also clarifies that data maintained by the commissioner as a result of the resolution process or by order of the commissioner will be classified as private data on individuals. Other amendments include the renumbering of existing provisions and the removal of outdated language regarding data retention and destruction.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.04
1st Engrossment: 13.04