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Advisory Opinion 23-001 23-001

June 14, 2023 · June 14, 2023; Western Prairie Human Services

A data subject asked whether a joint powers entity responded appropriately to a data subject request when it did not provide responsive data within 10 business days. The Commissioner opined that the entity did not respo…

Data subjects Response to data requests #Access by data subject or parent #Data subjects (13.04) #Response to data request
Advisory Opinion 22-001 22-001

January 4, 2022 · January 4, 2022; SouthWest Transit

A member of the public asked whether a joint powers entity responded appropriately to a request for a copy of its data access policies as well as to a request for data about himself made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, …

Data subjects Policies and Procedures Response to data requests #Data access policy #Data subject access
Advisory Opinion 18-005 18-005

May 22, 2018 · May 21, 2018; Carver County

A data subject asked if a county responded appropriately to a data request when it failed to comply within ten business days. The Commissioner concluded that Minn. Stat. § 13.04, subdivision 3, is clear: entities must c…

Data subjects Requests for data Response to data requests #Access by data subject or parent #Data subject access #Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3) #Data subjects (13.04) #Response to data request

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#Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days
Advisory Opinion 14-006 14-006

June 5, 2014 · June 5, 2014; Independent School District 625 (St. Paul)

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 625, St. Paul, respond appropriately to a March 15, 2014, request for data? Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School …

Data subjects Personnel data Requests for data Response to data requests #Clarification of request #Complaint or charge #Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Advisory Opinion 04-070 04-070

October 29, 2004 · October 29, 2004; Hennepin County

Did Hennepin County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a June 23, 2004, request for copies of data? Did Hennepin County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determin…

Copy costs Data subjects Response to data requests #Justification of costs #Prepayment #Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Advisory Opinion 04-060 04-060

September 16, 2004 · September 16, 2004; School District 833 (South Washington County)

Did Independent School District 833, South Washington County, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 2, 2004, request for access to data?

Data subjects Requests for data Response to data requests #Entity responsibility #Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Advisory Opinion 04-032 04-032

June 1, 2004 · June 1, 2004; School District 700 (Hermantown)

Did Independent School District 700, Hermantown, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data subject's request for a copy of her time sheets?

Copy costs Data subjects Existence of data Personnel data Requests for data Response to data requests #Clarification of request #Data not found #Limit on frequency of access to data #Time sheets or payroll
Advisory Opinion 04-026 04-026

April 27, 2004 · April 27, 2004; Dakota County

Did Dakota County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a data subject's January 15, 2004, request for a

Data subjects Response to data requests
Advisory Opinion 03-031 03-031

August 7, 2003 · August 7, 2003; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)

Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a June 27, 2003, request to inspect private data?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Advisory Opinion 02-023 02-023

May 31, 2002 · May 31, 2002; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning respond appropriately to a March 28, 2002, request for public data?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Complete and current 13.05 #Inappropriate response, generally
Advisory Opinion 00-060 00-060

November 21, 2000 · November 21, 2000; City of Greenwood

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Deephaven respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, data subject's request for access to data?

Data subjects Response to data requests
Advisory Opinion 99-021 99-021

July 7, 1999 · July 7, 1999; Metropolitan Airports Commission

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Metropolitan Airports Commissioner responded appropriately to a data subject's request for access to data about him/her?

Data subjects Response to data requests
Advisory Opinion 98-053 98-053

December 16, 1998 · December 16, 1998; Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center respond appropriately to an October 1, 1998, request by a data subject?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Access by data subject or parent #Includes data not created by maintaining entity #Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Advisory Opinion 97-053 97-053

December 23, 1997 · December 23, 1997; Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Has the Minnesota Department of Human Rights responded properly, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to a data subject's request for access to data?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Advisory Opinion 97-047 97-047

November 17, 1997 · November 17, 1997; Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.46, has the Anoka County Metro Regional Treatment Center responded appropriately to a request for access to data by the data subject?

Data subjects Response to data requests Welfare data
Advisory Opinion 97-020 97-020

May 7, 1997 · May 7, 1997; School District 0001 (Minneapolis)

Has Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Ms. Morrison's request for access to the private data about her child? Has Special School District N…

Copy costs Data subjects Educational data Existence of data Requests for data Response to data requests #Curriculum materials #Data revealed in request determines entity response #Education data #Limit on frequency of access to data #Requestor must be informed
Advisory Opinion 96-012 96-012

March 14, 1996 · March 14, 1996; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Is Mr. Spaulding entitled to gain access to the data he requested? What is DNR's obligation under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 to respond to Mr. Spaulding's request?

Data subjects Response to data requests Statutory construction (Ch. 645) #Definition of prompt or reasonable time #Informed of existence/classification #Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Advisory Opinion 94-053 94-053

November 23, 1994 · November 23, 1994; Anoka County

Whether he has the right to gain access to data that has been blanked out by his probation officer.

Data subjects Redaction Response to data requests #Court services data (13.84)
Advisory Opinion 94-024 94-024

June 14, 1994 · June 14, 1994; University of Minnesota

Is the Program in Human Sexuality improperly denying X access to data maintained about him?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Commissioner of Administration #Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Advisory Opinion 94-017 94-017

April 7, 1994 · April 7, 1994; Ramsey County

Whether your office is required by Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.03 and 13.04 to provide her with access to data concerning the County's collection and payment of child support to her?

Data subjects Response to data requests #Child support
Advisory Opinion 94-001 94-001

January 4, 1994 · January 4, 1994; School District 829 (Waseca)

Did ISD 829 violate the rights of Mr. Hay by denying him immediate access to the school records of the children without, in any way, on the date when he requested the records, stating any reason for the denial. Minnesot…

Data subjects Response to data requests #Advocates - access to data
Advisory Opinion 93-009 93-009

December 3, 1993 · December 3, 1993; Minnesota Department of Education

In your view, was it a responsibility of the Minnesota Department of Education to review compliance with Chapter 13, as well as compliance with FERPA? Did the Minnesota Department of Education violate the law by failing…

Data subjects Policies and Procedures Response to data requests #Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3) #Department of Education
Advisory Opinion 93-007 93-007

November 29, 1993 · November 29, 1993; Minnesota Department of Education

Did the Minnesota Department of Education violate the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act by failing to provide the contents of a closed investigative file within the timelines required by the Act? (Minn. Stat. Sec.…

Data subjects Response to data requests #Commissioner of Administration
Advisory Opinion 93-005 93-005

November 12, 1993 · November 12, 1993; School District 287 (Hennepin Intermediate)

Do the actions of either District, in failing to ensure that parents received a copy of the records within the timelines of Chapter 13, constitute a violation of that law, including a failure to explain access procedure…

Data subjects Policies and Procedures Response to data requests #Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)