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Technology, Security & Specific Data Types (66 opinions) Personal data/devices

Advisory Opinion 21-007 21-007

November 29, 2021 · November 29, 2021; City of Golden Valley

A city asked the Commissioner whether data in a recording made by an employee on a personal device and uploaded to the city’s computer system was government data, subject to the Data Practices Act. If so, the city asked…

Personal data/devices Personnel data #Government data
Advisory Opinion 19-003 19-003

March 28, 2019 · March 28, 2019; Rice County Sheriffs Office

A member of the public asked about his right to obtain government data maintained on the cell phones of county sheriff employees. In its response, the county stated that its employees’ personal cell phone records are no…

Personal data/devices #Personal electronic device used #Personal email, phone account - business use
Advisory Opinion 08-028 08-028

September 29, 2008 · September 29, 2008; School District 846 (Breckenridge)

Did School District 846, Breckenridge, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the “audio recording that was recorded at the public [District] board meeting held on September 10, 2007?”

Personal data/devices #Location of data
Advisory Opinion 05-017 05-017

May 11, 2005 · May 11, 2005; City of Saint Paul

Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a February 11, 2005, request for

Personal data/devices #Computers/internet - personal data #Email #Personal data excluded
Advisory Opinion 04-030 04-030

May 17, 2004 · May 17, 2004; City of Eagan

Has the City of Eagan complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a request for the Mayor's cellular phone bill?

Personal data/devices Personnel data #Cell phones #Personal data excluded #Telephone records/bills #Work location/telephone number
Advisory Opinion 03-050 03-050

December 31, 2003 · December 31, 2003; Minnesota Department of Military Affairs

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of cell phone records of a current or former employee that the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs maintains?

Personal data/devices Personnel data #Cell phones #Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) #Government data (13.02, subd. 7) #Military Affairs Department (MDMA) #National Guard, Minnesota

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#Personal data excluded #Phone records #Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action #Telephone records/bills
Advisory Opinion 02-049 02-049

December 17, 2002 · December 17, 2002; Minnesota Department of Transportation

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are the following data government data: numerous images (including films and photographs) that are sexually explicit and/or pornographic in nature that are stored and maintain…

Personal data/devices Personnel data #Personal data #Personal data excluded #Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Advisory Opinion 02-003 02-003

February 6, 2002 · February 6, 2002; Ramsey County

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a November 14, 2001, data request, did the Ramsey County Library Board properly deny access to certain calendar/telephone register notes of the Library Director?

Legislative authority and intent Personal data/devices Schedules/calendars #Appointment calendars #Personal calendar/telephone register #Personal data excluded #Public and not public data #Separation of public, not public data

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#Telephone records/bills
Advisory Opinion 01-075 01-075

September 27, 2001 · September 27, 2001; City of Mounds View

When a request is made for copies of all data contained on a specific public employee's computer, are the contents of the computer

Contracts/privatization Personal data/devices Personnel data #Computer use policies #Data incidental to the data subject #Personal data #Personal data excluded #Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)