DATA PRACTICES — Minnesota Code § 300.78
Minnesota Code § 300.78 — DATA PRACTICES. Reproduced from the official Minnesota Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 300.78. DATA PRACTICES
Subdivision 1.Definitions.
For purposes of this section, "nonpublic data" has the meaning given in section 13.02, subdivision 9, and "private data on individuals" has the meaning given in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
Subd. 2.Data classification.
Data submitted by a complainant or filer under sections 300.70 to 300.78 is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. A final order under section 300.76 is public data, subject to the following: the complainant or filer's personal contact information is classified as private data on individuals. The unredacted version of a filing deemed fraudulent pursuant to a final order under section 300.76, subdivision 1, is classified as nonpublic data or private data on individuals. The version of the filing that has been redacted pursuant to section 300.76, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), is classified as public data.
Subd. 3.Dissemination permitted.
Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the office may disseminate data of any classification collected, created, or maintained under sections 300.70 to 300.78:
(1) to the attorney general to aid the office in the investigation and review of a filing that is the subject of a declaration of wrongful filing;
(2) to a person or agency if the office determines that access to the data aids a criminal or civil investigation; or
(3) if required or authorized by a court order or other state or federal law.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Minnesota Statutes § 300.78
- Jurisdiction: Minnesota
- Code: Minnesota Statutes
- Subject: DATA PRACTICES
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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