The 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 establishes a clear process for individuals to notify the responsible authority of their disagreement and outlines the authority's obligations to either correct the data or inform the individual of its accuracy within 30 days. Additionally, it allows individuals to appeal the authority's determination to the commissioner, who is tasked with attempting to resolve disputes through various means before proceeding to a contested case hearing.

Significantly, the bill introduces new provisions that allow a responsible authority to submit private data to the commissioner in response to an individual's appeal regarding data accuracy. It clarifies that data submitted in this context retains its classification as when maintained by the government entity. Furthermore, the bill specifies that data maintained by the commissioner as a result of the resolution process or by order of the commissioner are 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 Other amendments include the renumbering of existing provisions and the removal of outdated language regarding data retention and destruction.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