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Advisory Opinion 23-005
2023-11-14T18:00:00Z
2023-11-14T18:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it closed a meeting on the basis of attorney-client privilege to discuss a contract it had with a local school district and decide whether to break it. The Commissioner opined that the council violated the OML because a public body cannot close a meeting for attorney-client privilege purposes when there was no threatened or pending litigation. The Commissioner noted the threat that litigation may be a result of a public body deciding a matter one way or the other is not sufficient justification to close a meeting, and therefore the public's right to hear the discussion about the contract outweighed the need for absolute confidentiality.
A member of the public asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it closed a meeting on the basis of attorney-client privilege to discuss a contract it had with a local school district and decide whether to break it. The Commissioner opined that the council violated the OML because a public body cannot close a meeting for attorney-client privilege purposes when there was no threatened or pending litigation. The Commissioner noted the threat that litigation may be a result of a public body deciding a matter one way or the other is not sufficient justification to close a meeting, and therefore the public's right to hear the discussion about the contract outweighed the need for absolute confidentiality.
599702
Advisory Opinion 23-005
November 14, 2023; Woodbury City Council
23-005
Woodbury City Council
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Attorney-client privilege
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Attorney-client privilege
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 23-004
2023-10-03T13:50:13Z
2023-10-03T13:50:13Z
A data subject asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it held multiple closed sessions under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05 subd. 2(b), to discuss allegations against an individual subject to its authority. The data subject also asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for data made under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04. The Commissioner opined that the Council did not comply with the Open Meeting Law when it held closed meetings under section 13D.05 subd. 2(b), as it had previously determined that discipline may be warranted and discussed matters outside the scope of closure permitted by the section. Additionally, the Commissioner concluded that the City did not respond appropriately to a request from the data subject because it did not provide access to the data within ten business days, as required by section 13.04.
A data subject asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it held multiple closed sessions under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05 subd. 2(b), to discuss allegations against an individual subject to its authority. The data subject also asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for data made under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04. The Commissioner opined that the Council did not comply with the Open Meeting Law when it held closed meetings under section 13D.05 subd. 2(b), as it had previously determined that discipline may be warranted and discussed matters outside the scope of closure permitted by the section. Additionally, the Commissioner concluded that the City did not respond appropriately to a request from the data subject because it did not provide access to the data within ten business days, as required by section 13.04.
594269
Advisory Opinion 23-004
October 3, 2023; City of Fertile
23-004
City of Fertile
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Requests for data
Data subjects
Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days
Recording meetings
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Requests for data, Data subjects
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Requests for data, Data subjects, Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days, Recording meetings
Stacie Christensen Temporary
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 23-003
2023-09-07T18:30:28Z
2023-09-07T18:30:28Z
Members of the public asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it discussed topics during a special meeting that were not described in the special meeting notice's purpose. The Commissioner opined that the council did not provide appropriate notice of its special meeting because the purpose in the notice failed to describe all topics that councilmembers discussed.
Members of the public asked whether a city council violated the Open Meeting Law when it discussed topics during a special meeting that were not described in the special meeting notice's purpose. The Commissioner opined that the council did not provide appropriate notice of its special meeting because the purpose in the notice failed to describe all topics that councilmembers discussed.
591160
Advisory Opinion 23-003
September 7, 2023; Crosslake City Council
23-003
Crosslake City Council
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Special meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Special meeting notice
Stacie Christensen Temporary
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 23-002
2023-08-23T18:30:28Z
2023-08-23T18:30:28Z
A member of the public asked whether a county responded appropriately to a request for the entity?s data inventory. The county informed the member of the public that the data inventory required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.025, subdivision did not exist. As a result, Commissioner opined that the entity did not respond appropriately to the request.
A member of the public asked whether a county responded appropriately to a request for the entity?s data inventory. The county informed the member of the public that the data inventory required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.025, subdivision did not exist. As a result, Commissioner opined that the entity did not respond appropriately to the request.
589036
Advisory Opinion 23-002
August 23, 2023; Benton County
23-002
Benton County
Response to data requests
Response to data request
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Response to data request
Stacie Christensen Temporary
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 23-001
2023-06-14T17:00:00Z
2023-06-14T17:00:00Z
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 respond appropriately. She encouraged government entities to discuss the requirements of section 13.04 with contractors and IT personnel to ensure data subject requests are responded to within the required timeframe.
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 respond appropriately. She encouraged government entities to discuss the requirements of section 13.04 with contractors and IT personnel to ensure data subject requests are responded to within the required timeframe.
581173
Advisory Opinion 23-001
June 14, 2023; Western Prairie Human Services
23-001
Western Prairie Human Services
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Access by data subject or parent
Response to data request
Data subjects (13.04)
Data subjects, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Access by data subject or parent, Response to data request, Data subjects (13.04)
Stacie Christensen Temporary
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-009
2022-12-08T18:00:00Z
2022-12-08T18:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether the school board of a charter school violated the Open Meeting Law when it did not record the closed portion of a meeting and whether the board provided appropriate notice of the purpose of a special meeting. The board acknowledged it failed to record the closed meeting at issue as required by the OML and described steps it would take to avoid similar situation in the future. The Commissioner opined that the board did not provide appropriate notice of the special meeting's purpose because the notice indicated the board would hold closed session "for preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an individual subject to the board's authority." However, the board violated the OML when it moved beyond the stated purpose of a "preliminary consideration" when it also voted to impose discipline on the individual.
A member of the public asked whether the school board of a charter school violated the Open Meeting Law when it did not record the closed portion of a meeting and whether the board provided appropriate notice of the purpose of a special meeting. The board acknowledged it failed to record the closed meeting at issue as required by the OML and described steps it would take to avoid similar situation in the future. The Commissioner opined that the board did not provide appropriate notice of the special meeting's purpose because the notice indicated the board would hold closed session "for preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an individual subject to the board's authority." However, the board violated the OML when it moved beyond the stated purpose of a "preliminary consideration" when it also voted to impose discipline on the individual.
550917
Advisory Opinion 22-009
December 8, 2022; Modern Montessori Charter School
22-009
Modern Montessori Charter School
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Meeting notice
Special meeting notice
Recording meetings
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Meeting notice, Special meeting notice, Recording meetings
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-008
2022-12-02T18:00:00Z
2022-12-02T18:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when it closed a meeting to review applications to appoint a new board supervisor. The board maintained that its meeting was properly closed under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) because it was reviewing applicant data of individuals who voluntarily placed themselves under the Board?s authority. The Commissioner opined that section 13D.05, subd. 3(a) permits public bodies to close meetings only to ?evaluate the performance of individuals? rather than to discuss general personnel issues, such as hiring or appointment decisions. Therefore, the board closing its meeting to review applications violated the Open Meeting Law.
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when it closed a meeting to review applications to appoint a new board supervisor. The board maintained that its meeting was properly closed under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) because it was reviewing applicant data of individuals who voluntarily placed themselves under the Board?s authority. The Commissioner opined that section 13D.05, subd. 3(a) permits public bodies to close meetings only to ?evaluate the performance of individuals? rather than to discuss general personnel issues, such as hiring or appointment decisions. Therefore, the board closing its meeting to review applications violated the Open Meeting Law.
549227
Advisory Opinion 22-008
December 2, 2022; Thomson Township Board of Supervisors
22-008
Thomson Township Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Individual performance
Individual subject to authority
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Individual performance, Individual subject to authority
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-007
2022-11-23T18:00:00Z
2022-11-23T18:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a county attorney?s office responded appropriately to a request for data, including correspondence and non-work product materials. The county indicated that any responsive data were governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, and thus were exempt from the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that if the county attorney?s office maintained responsive government data that were not maintained by attorneys acting in their professional capacity for the entity and governed by provisions specific to attorney work pursuant to section 13.393, then it did not respond appropriately to the member of the public?s data request.
A member of the public asked whether a county attorney?s office responded appropriately to a request for data, including correspondence and non-work product materials. The county indicated that any responsive data were governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, and thus were exempt from the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that if the county attorney?s office maintained responsive government data that were not maintained by attorneys acting in their professional capacity for the entity and governed by provisions specific to attorney work pursuant to section 13.393, then it did not respond appropriately to the member of the public?s data request.
549122
Advisory Opinion 22-007
November 23, 2022; Hennepin County
22-007
Hennepin County
Attorney data
Response to data requests
Attorney data
Attorney data, Response to data requests
Attorney data, Response to data requests, Attorney data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2022). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-006
2022-08-09T17:00:00Z
2022-08-09T17:00:00Z
A city asked whether data it collected, created, and maintained pursuant to a contract with a private entity were government data, subject to the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the data were government data because the data met the definition of government data in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 7 and the city?s financial director administered the data as part of her work for the city. The Commissioner further advised that the data were public unless the city could identify a state statute or federal law that classified the data as not public.
A city asked whether data it collected, created, and maintained pursuant to a contract with a private entity were government data, subject to the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the data were government data because the data met the definition of government data in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 7 and the city?s financial director administered the data as part of her work for the city. The Commissioner further advised that the data were public unless the city could identify a state statute or federal law that classified the data as not public.
536273
Advisory Opinion 22-006
August 9, 2022; City of Two Harbors
22-006
City of Two Harbors
Government Data
Classification of data
Government Data
Government Data, Classification of data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 22-005
2022-07-25T17:00:00Z
2022-07-25T17:00:00Z
A government entity asked whether a final disposition of disciplinary action occurred for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5) when the entity decided to discipline an employee, the employee grieved the discipline under a collective bargaining agreement but resigned during the grievance process, and the union representing the employee declined to elect that the grievance be referred to arbitration. The Commissioner opined that final disposition had occurred based on the language of section 13.43, subdivision 2(b) because the employee?s union failed ?to elect arbitration within the time provided by the collective bargaining agreement.? Additionally, the employee?s resignation during the grievance process did not impact when the final disposition occurred.
A government entity asked whether a final disposition of disciplinary action occurred for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5) when the entity decided to discipline an employee, the employee grieved the discipline under a collective bargaining agreement but resigned during the grievance process, and the union representing the employee declined to elect that the grievance be referred to arbitration. The Commissioner opined that final disposition had occurred based on the language of section 13.43, subdivision 2(b) because the employee?s union failed ?to elect arbitration within the time provided by the collective bargaining agreement.? Additionally, the employee?s resignation during the grievance process did not impact when the final disposition occurred.
534520
Advisory Opinion 22-005
July 25, 2022; Metropolitan Council
22-005
Metropolitan Council
Personnel data
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Resignation
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Final disposition of disciplinary action, Resignation
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 22-004
2022-07-15T17:00:00Z
2022-07-15T17:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the board held a private discussion before its noticed meeting, and whether the board violated the OML when it did not provide access to public meeting materials during its meeting. The Commissioner opined that if the board discussed public business before its noticed meeting, it violated the OML. The Commissioner further opined that the board violated the OML when it failed to provide access to public meeting materials in the meeting room pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6.
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the board held a private discussion before its noticed meeting, and whether the board violated the OML when it did not provide access to public meeting materials during its meeting. The Commissioner opined that if the board discussed public business before its noticed meeting, it violated the OML. The Commissioner further opined that the board violated the OML when it failed to provide access to public meeting materials in the meeting room pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6.
533711
Advisory Opinion 22-004
July 15, 2022; Hillman Township Board of Supervisors
22-004
Hillman Township Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Members materials
Quorum
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Members materials, Quorum
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-003
2022-06-17T17:00:00Z
2022-06-17T17:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for a copy of body camera data that was presented as evidence in court. The city argued that the request should have been directed to the prosecutor?s office, and that the body camera data were private pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.825. The Commissioner determined that the city did not respond properly to the data request because prosecutors are not law enforcement agencies for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, and the obligation to provide access to data under this section resides with the law enforcement agency. Further, the body camera data are public pursuant to section 13.82, subdivision 7 as data presented as evidence in court.
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for a copy of body camera data that was presented as evidence in court. The city argued that the request should have been directed to the prosecutor?s office, and that the body camera data were private pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.825. The Commissioner determined that the city did not respond properly to the data request because prosecutors are not law enforcement agencies for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, and the obligation to provide access to data under this section resides with the law enforcement agency. Further, the body camera data are public pursuant to section 13.82, subdivision 7 as data presented as evidence in court.
531393
Advisory Opinion 22-003
June 17, 2022; City of Minneapolis
22-003
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Response to data requests
Body camera data 13.825
Law enforcement data, Response to data requests
Law enforcement data, Response to data requests, Body camera data 13.825
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 22-002
2022-03-22T13:00:00Z
2022-03-22T13:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when it directed him to access its record of votes that were contained in meeting minutes posted on its website. The Commissioner opined that the board violated the Open Meeting Law because the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 5 requires a public body to provide access to its voting record in the location where it is maintained regardless of the availability of the records online.
A member of the public asked whether a township board of supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when it directed him to access its record of votes that were contained in meeting minutes posted on its website. The Commissioner opined that the board violated the Open Meeting Law because the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 5 requires a public body to provide access to its voting record in the location where it is maintained regardless of the availability of the records online.
521741
Advisory Opinion 22-002
March 22, 2022; Turtle Lake Township Board of Supervisors
22-002
Turtle Lake Township Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Journal of votes, ballots
Townships
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Journal of votes, ballots, Townships
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 22-001
2022-01-04T18:00:00Z
2022-01-04T18:00:00Z
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, section 13.04. The Commissioner determined that the entity did not respond properly to the request for a copy of its policies because the entity had not yet adopted the required access policies at the time of the request. Additionally, the Commissioner noted that the entity contacting the requester during the afternoon of the day the 10-day deadline expired to offer an opportunity to inspect data did not reasonably meet the requirements of section 13.04, subdivision 3. As a result, the Commissioner opined that the entity did not respond appropriately to the data request made by a data subject. Finally, the Commissioner provided guidance on government entities? responsibilities related to large data requests and internal procedures that consider respectful workplace policies.
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, section 13.04. The Commissioner determined that the entity did not respond properly to the request for a copy of its policies because the entity had not yet adopted the required access policies at the time of the request. Additionally, the Commissioner noted that the entity contacting the requester during the afternoon of the day the 10-day deadline expired to offer an opportunity to inspect data did not reasonably meet the requirements of section 13.04, subdivision 3. As a result, the Commissioner opined that the entity did not respond appropriately to the data request made by a data subject. Finally, the Commissioner provided guidance on government entities? responsibilities related to large data requests and internal procedures that consider respectful workplace policies.
514480
Advisory Opinion 22-001
January 4, 2022; SouthWest Transit
22-001
SouthWest Transit
Policies and Procedures
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Data subject access
Data access policy
Policies and Procedures, Data subjects, Response to data requests
Policies and Procedures, Data subjects, Response to data requests, Data subject access, Data access policy
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 21-008
2021-12-08T21:59:37Z
2021-12-08T21:59:37Z
A parent asked the Commissioner whether a school district complied with the Data Practices Act and the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when it disclosed the parent's student's directory information to a local newspaper. The Commissioner concluded that the District did not comply with the law because the parent had opted out of directory information disclosures.
A parent asked the Commissioner whether a school district complied with the Data Practices Act and the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when it disclosed the parent's student's directory information to a local newspaper. The Commissioner concluded that the District did not comply with the law because the parent had opted out of directory information disclosures.
512379
Advisory Opinion 21-008
December 8, 2021; ISD 51, Foley Public Schools
21-008
ISD 51, Foley Public Schools
Educational data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Educational data
Educational data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2021). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 21-007
2021-11-29T15:19:31Z
2021-11-29T15:19:31Z
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 how such data were classified. In reviewing its own policies, the city determined that the storage of the data on government computer systems did not fall within the employee?s limited ability to use city technology for personal reasons. As a result, the Commissioner agreed with the city?s assessment that the data were government data. The Commissioner also opined that any data in the recording in which an employee is an identifiable subject are personnel data classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, and any other data that are not on individuals are presumptively public unless classified by another law.
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 how such data were classified. In reviewing its own policies, the city determined that the storage of the data on government computer systems did not fall within the employee?s limited ability to use city technology for personal reasons. As a result, the Commissioner agreed with the city?s assessment that the data were government data. The Commissioner also opined that any data in the recording in which an employee is an identifiable subject are personnel data classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, and any other data that are not on individuals are presumptively public unless classified by another law.
511344
Advisory Opinion 21-007
November 29, 2021; City of Golden Valley
21-007
City of Golden Valley
Personnel data
Personal data/devices
Government data
Personnel data, Personal data/devices
Personnel data, Personal data/devices, Government data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 21-006
2021-10-21T17:51:09Z
2021-10-21T17:51:09Z
A member of the public asked the Commissioner whether a County Sheriff?s Office responded appropriately to a data request, and a request for a ?short description explaining the necessity? for a security information classification pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37. The Commissioner concluded that the Sheriff?s Office did not respond appropriately to the data request, as the response was ambiguous and did not properly indicate whether responsive data existed. The Commissioner also concluded that the Sheriff?s Office did not respond appropriately to a request for a ?short description explaining the necessity for the classification? after withholding responsive data as ?security information? pursuant to section 13.37.
A member of the public asked the Commissioner whether a County Sheriff?s Office responded appropriately to a data request, and a request for a ?short description explaining the necessity? for a security information classification pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37. The Commissioner concluded that the Sheriff?s Office did not respond appropriately to the data request, as the response was ambiguous and did not properly indicate whether responsive data existed. The Commissioner also concluded that the Sheriff?s Office did not respond appropriately to a request for a ?short description explaining the necessity for the classification? after withholding responsive data as ?security information? pursuant to section 13.37.
503583
Advisory Opinion 21-006
October 21, 2021; Aitkin County Sheriff's Office
21-006
Aitkin County Sheriff's Office
Response to data requests
Security information
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Response to data requests, Security information
Response to data requests, Security information, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 21-005
2021-06-21T16:05:46Z
2021-06-21T16:05:46Z
A school district asked the Commissioner about the classification of data that the district maintained about teachers who attended a professional development program offered by the District. The Commissioner concluded that the data that identified the teachers that attended the program constituted ?work-related continuing education? within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(7), and were therefore public.
A school district asked the Commissioner about the classification of data that the district maintained about teachers who attended a professional development program offered by the District. The Commissioner concluded that the data that identified the teachers that attended the program constituted ?work-related continuing education? within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(7), and were therefore public.
486128
Advisory Opinion 21-005
June 21, 2021; ISD 186, Pequot Lakes Public Schools
21-005
ISD 186, Pequot Lakes Public Schools
Personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data,
Alice Roberts-Davis;
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 21-004
2021-05-07T21:05:41Z
2021-05-07T21:05:41Z
A member of the public asked for recordings of a township board of supervisors meetings closed for labor negotiations pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.03. The Board argued that members voted to post the recordings to the Township website and to make them available upon request, but it was unclear from the facts whether the Board actually made the recordings available. The Commissioner opined that the Board members did not comply if they did not make the recordings ?available? to the public after it had signed all of the contracts for the current budget period.
A member of the public asked for recordings of a township board of supervisors meetings closed for labor negotiations pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.03. The Board argued that members voted to post the recordings to the Township website and to make them available upon request, but it was unclear from the facts whether the Board actually made the recordings available. The Commissioner opined that the Board members did not comply if they did not make the recordings ?available? to the public after it had signed all of the contracts for the current budget period.
481436
Advisory Opinion 21-004
May 7, 2021; Windemere Town Board of Supervisors
21-004
Windemere Town Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Open meeting
Closed meetings
Record of meeting
Recording meetings
Labor negotiations
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law (Ch.13D / 471.075) (See also: Public Meetings)
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open meeting, Closed meetings, Record of meeting, Recording meetings, Labor negotiations, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law (Ch.13D / 471.075) (See also: Public Meetings)
Alice Roberts-Davis;
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 21-003
2021-04-19T18:54:27Z
2021-04-19T18:54:27Z
A member of the public asked whether the conduct of a School Board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the School Board attended a meeting in person, while members of the public were limited to remote attendance. The Commissioner determined that the School Board did not comply with the Open Meeting Law, specifically noting that there is currently not a mechanism in the Open Meeting Law to hold an in-person meeting while restricting public attendance to remote monitoring.
A member of the public asked whether the conduct of a School Board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the School Board attended a meeting in person, while members of the public were limited to remote attendance. The Commissioner determined that the School Board did not comply with the Open Meeting Law, specifically noting that there is currently not a mechanism in the Open Meeting Law to hold an in-person meeting while restricting public attendance to remote monitoring.
476951
Advisory Opinion 21-003
April 19, 2021; ISD 2142, St. Louis County Schools
21-003
ISD 2142, St. Louis County Schools
Open Meeting Law
Telephone meeting
Public meetings (see also: Open Meetings Law)
Open meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law (Ch.13D / 471.075) (See also: Public Meetings)
13D.021
remote meeting
Other electronic means, meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Telephone meeting, Public meetings (see also: Open Meetings Law), Open meeting, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law (Ch.13D / 471.075) (See also: Public Meetings), 13D.021, remote meeting, Other electronic means, meetings
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 21-002
2021-01-13T20:16:53Z
2021-01-13T20:16:53Z
A member of the public made a data request to a school district. She requested a copy of the recording of a school district open meeting. The school district denied access to the recording, indicating the recording contained discussions of allegations against school district personnel. The Commissioner could not determine whether the school district properly responded to the public data request because there was a factual dispute as to the purpose for the school district?s maintenance of the recording, and whether the school district maintained more than one copy of the recording for separate purposes.
A member of the public made a data request to a school district. She requested a copy of the recording of a school district open meeting. The school district denied access to the recording, indicating the recording contained discussions of allegations against school district personnel. The Commissioner could not determine whether the school district properly responded to the public data request because there was a factual dispute as to the purpose for the school district?s maintenance of the recording, and whether the school district maintained more than one copy of the recording for separate purposes.
462988
Advisory Opinion 21-002
January 13, 2021; ISD 197, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools
21-002
ISD 197, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools
Open Meeting Law
Records management/retention
Personnel data
Recording meetings
Record of meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open meeting
Public comments
Open Meeting Law, Records management/retention, Personnel data
Open Meeting Law, Records management/retention, Personnel data, Recording meetings, Record of meeting, Open Meeting Law, Open meeting, Public comments
Lenora Madigan Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2020). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 21-001
2021-01-03T14:42:00Z
2021-01-03T14:42:00Z
A member of the public asked about the conduct of the West Lakeland Township Board of Supervisors under the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. The member of the public raised four issues including the requirement to maintain a journal of votes, special meeting notice requirements, members? materials, and discussions at special meetings. The Commissioner opined that the Board was not complying with the law because it did not keep a separate journal of the votes pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 4. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the law when it changed the location of a meeting without providing the three day notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04. The Commissioner could not determine whether the Board complied with the requirements to provide one copy of the members? materials at a meeting because there was a factual dispute. Finally, the Commissioner could not determine whether the Board had a discussion outside of the noticed purpose of a special meeting because there was a factual dispute as to whether the item the Board discussed was related to the stated purpose.
A member of the public asked about the conduct of the West Lakeland Township Board of Supervisors under the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D. The member of the public raised four issues including the requirement to maintain a journal of votes, special meeting notice requirements, members? materials, and discussions at special meetings. The Commissioner opined that the Board was not complying with the law because it did not keep a separate journal of the votes pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 4. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the law when it changed the location of a meeting without providing the three day notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04. The Commissioner could not determine whether the Board complied with the requirements to provide one copy of the members? materials at a meeting because there was a factual dispute. Finally, the Commissioner could not determine whether the Board had a discussion outside of the noticed purpose of a special meeting because there was a factual dispute as to whether the item the Board discussed was related to the stated purpose.
461873
Advisory Opinion 21-001
January 3, 2021; West Lakeland Town Board of Supervisors
21-001
West Lakeland Town Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Journal of votes, ballots
Purpose
Special meeting notice
Members materials
Printed materials
Townships
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Journal of votes, ballots, Purpose, Special meeting notice, Members materials, Printed materials, Townships
Lenora Madigan Deputy
Note: In 2021, the Legislature amended Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subd. 4, related to a journal of votes.
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Advisory Opinion 20-006
2020-09-29T15:00:00Z
2020-09-29T15:00:00Z
The City of Savage requested an advisory opinion regarding the classification of email addresses it collected to notify the public of information to participate in a town hall event. The Commissioner opined that the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.356, paragraph (a) classified the email addresses as private data because the City collected the data for the purpose of notifying residents of how to attend the virtual town hall event. The Commissioner also noted that any other registration data the City collected from individuals not listed in section 13.356 would be presumptively public.
The City of Savage requested an advisory opinion regarding the classification of email addresses it collected to notify the public of information to participate in a town hall event. The Commissioner opined that the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.356, paragraph (a) classified the email addresses as private data because the City collected the data for the purpose of notifying residents of how to attend the virtual town hall event. The Commissioner also noted that any other registration data the City collected from individuals not listed in section 13.356 would be presumptively public.
448717
Advisory Opinion 20-006
September 29, 2020; City of Savage
20-006
City of Savage
Electronic data
Government Data
Email addresses
Electronic data, Government Data
Electronic data, Government Data, Email addresses
Lenora Madigan Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2019). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 20-005
2020-04-14T17:00:00Z
2020-04-14T17:00:00Z
The Minnesota Department of Education requested an advisory opinion regarding access to private and confidential data within the same government entity, as well as sharing of private data between school districts and counties. The Commissioner opined that private or confidential data may be shared with individuals in other programs or units within the same government entity when the individuals have a work assignment that reasonably requires access, and that private data may be shared or exchanged between government entities when authorized by statute or federal law. The Commissioner specifically addressed sharing provisions that MDE referred to in its advisory opinion request.
The Minnesota Department of Education requested an advisory opinion regarding access to private and confidential data within the same government entity, as well as sharing of private data between school districts and counties. The Commissioner opined that private or confidential data may be shared with individuals in other programs or units within the same government entity when the individuals have a work assignment that reasonably requires access, and that private data may be shared or exchanged between government entities when authorized by statute or federal law. The Commissioner specifically addressed sharing provisions that MDE referred to in its advisory opinion request.
428247
Advisory Opinion 20-005
April 14, 2020; Minnesota Department of Education
20-005
Minnesota Department of Education
Data sharing
Educational data
Department of Education
Education data
Confidential data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Data sharing, Educational data
Data sharing, Educational data, Department of Education, Education data, Confidential data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Lenora Madigan Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2019). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 20-004
2020-03-05T21:29:56Z
2020-03-05T21:29:56Z
A City asked about whether it was the agency with ?primary investigative responsibility? pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 7, when the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) investigates an officer-involved shooting on its behalf. The City also asked about the classification of body camera data while the BCA investigates the officers? conduct. The Commissioner agreed that the City?s position that the BCA was acting as the City?s agent was reasonable and therefore, the City retained the primary investigative responsibility. Additionally, based on the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.825, subdivision 2(a)(3), body camera data that are part of an active criminal investigation are classified by section 13.82, subd. 7, as confidential and protected nonpublic while the investigation is active. Once the investigation is inactive, the body camera video data are classified by section 13.825.
A City asked about whether it was the agency with ?primary investigative responsibility? pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 7, when the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) investigates an officer-involved shooting on its behalf. The City also asked about the classification of body camera data while the BCA investigates the officers? conduct. The Commissioner agreed that the City?s position that the BCA was acting as the City?s agent was reasonable and therefore, the City retained the primary investigative responsibility. Additionally, based on the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.825, subdivision 2(a)(3), body camera data that are part of an active criminal investigation are classified by section 13.82, subd. 7, as confidential and protected nonpublic while the investigation is active. Once the investigation is inactive, the body camera video data are classified by section 13.825.
422167
Advisory Opinion 20-004
March 5, 2020; City of Minneapolis
20-004
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Portable recording system data
Law enforcement
Law enforcement (13.82)
Law enforcement data
Body camera data 13.825
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Portable recording system data, Law enforcement, Law enforcement (13.82), Law enforcement data, Body camera data 13.825
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2019). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 20-003
2020-03-03T21:39:21Z
2020-03-03T21:39:21Z
A member of the public made a data request to a school district. He requested an email attachment that contained a district employee?s ?contact list.? The school district denied access to the contact list, asserting contact lists are private personnel data. The Commissioner opined that the contact list may contain public data and/or not public data depending on the contacts listed. The fact that an individual maintains a list of contacts does not, by itself, make the contacts about that individual.
A member of the public made a data request to a school district. He requested an email attachment that contained a district employee?s ?contact list.? The school district denied access to the contact list, asserting contact lists are private personnel data. The Commissioner opined that the contact list may contain public data and/or not public data depending on the contacts listed. The fact that an individual maintains a list of contacts does not, by itself, make the contacts about that individual.
421826
Advisory Opinion 20-003
March 3, 2020; ISD 181, Brainerd Public Schools
20-003
ISD 181, Brainerd Public Schools
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Personnel data
Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300)
Timely, generally
Email
Electronic data, email
Email/internet
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Personnel data
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Personnel data, Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300), Timely, generally, Email, Electronic data, email, Email/internet
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2019). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 20-002
2020-02-20T23:14:06Z
2020-02-20T23:14:06Z
A board of directors of a nonprofit broadband corporation made up of government entities asked whether it was subject to the Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner opined that the board was not subject to the OML, but rather subject to the requirements in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 317A, which allow boards of directors of nonprofits to change some of the statutory requirements for holding meetings by changing articles or bylaws.
A board of directors of a nonprofit broadband corporation made up of government entities asked whether it was subject to the Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner opined that the board was not subject to the OML, but rather subject to the requirements in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 317A, which allow boards of directors of nonprofits to change some of the statutory requirements for holding meetings by changing articles or bylaws.
420746
Advisory Opinion 20-002
February 20, 2020; Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services
20-002
Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2019). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 20-001
2020-01-14T20:28:13Z
2020-01-14T20:28:13Z
A member of the public asked whether the Greenwood Township Board of Supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when they denied access to the votes of its members based on a Board resolution. The Commissioner concluded that the Board violated the Open Meeting Law, because section 13D.01, subdivisions 4 and 5 require the Board to keep a journal of votes and have that journal available during normal business hours.
A member of the public asked whether the Greenwood Township Board of Supervisors violated the Open Meeting Law when they denied access to the votes of its members based on a Board resolution. The Commissioner concluded that the Board violated the Open Meeting Law, because section 13D.01, subdivisions 4 and 5 require the Board to keep a journal of votes and have that journal available during normal business hours.
416185
Advisory Opinion 20-001
January 14, 2020; Greenwood Township Board of Supervisors
20-001
Greenwood Township Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Journal of votes, ballots
Open Meeting Law
Voting
Townships
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Journal of votes, ballots, Open Meeting Law, Voting, Townships
Alice Roberts-Davis
Note: In 2021, the Legislature amended Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subds. 4 and 5, related to a journal of votes.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-013
2019-11-27T19:45:23Z
2019-11-27T19:45:23Z
a data requester asked if a County had responded appropriately to two requests she made for public data. The Commissioner opined that the County responded appropriately to a request for public comments when it emailed the requester a link to the comments, which the requester had previously said would be acceptable. The County did not respond appropriately to a draft spreadsheet when it did not respond to the request promptly and appropriately, did not provide the data in the format in which it was maintained, and failed to assess a reasonable, actual copy cost; the county quoted five different costs and used two different pay scales to calculate costs.
a data requester asked if a County had responded appropriately to two requests she made for public data. The Commissioner opined that the County responded appropriately to a request for public comments when it emailed the requester a link to the comments, which the requester had previously said would be acceptable. The County did not respond appropriately to a draft spreadsheet when it did not respond to the request promptly and appropriately, did not provide the data in the format in which it was maintained, and failed to assess a reasonable, actual copy cost; the county quoted five different costs and used two different pay scales to calculate costs.
411892
Advisory Opinion 19-013
November 27, 2019; Rice County
19-013
Rice County
Response to data requests
Requests for data
Copy costs
Copy costs
Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300)
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Actual cost - public
Costs
Data access policy
Data does not exist
Data do not exist
Data request policy
Data requests
Designee
Government data
Response to data requests, Requests for data, Copy costs
Response to data requests, Requests for data, Copy costs, Copy costs, Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300), To responsible authority or designated person, required, Actual cost - public, Costs, Data access policy, Data does not exist, Data do not exist, Data request policy, Data requests, Designee, Government data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-012
2019-10-24T20:19:03Z
2019-10-24T20:19:03Z
In Advisory Opinion 19-012, a member of the public asked whether the conduct of a School Board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the School Board was present at a committee meeting. The Commissioner determined that a violation did occur. Despite the fact that the committee meeting may have been properly noticed, the School Board did not provide notice that a School Board meeting would also take place.
In Advisory Opinion 19-012, a member of the public asked whether the conduct of a School Board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of the School Board was present at a committee meeting. The Commissioner determined that a violation did occur. Despite the fact that the committee meeting may have been properly noticed, the School Board did not provide notice that a School Board meeting would also take place.
408375
Advisory Opinion 19-012
October 24, 2019; ISD 834, Stillwater Public Schools
19-012
ISD 834, Stillwater Public Schools
Open Meeting Law
Quorum
Open meeting
Notice
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Quorum, Open meeting, Notice
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-011
2019-09-16T14:38:55Z
2019-09-16T14:38:55Z
A City asked about the classification of data that the police department collected from a school district pursuant to a subpoena, as part of a criminal investigation. The District argued that the data were private personnel data and retained that classification in the hands of the City. The Commissioner concluded that the data ?traveled? from the District to the City and therefore, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 4(a), the data changed classifications; the data were law enforcement data classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, in the hands of the City.
A City asked about the classification of data that the police department collected from a school district pursuant to a subpoena, as part of a criminal investigation. The District argued that the data were private personnel data and retained that classification in the hands of the City. The Commissioner concluded that the data ?traveled? from the District to the City and therefore, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 4(a), the data changed classifications; the data were law enforcement data classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, in the hands of the City.
402931
Advisory Opinion 19-011
September 16, 2019; City of Shakopee
19-011
City of Shakopee
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Law enforcement
Law enforcement (13.82)
Law enforcement data
Traveling data
Personnel data
Personnel data (13.43)
Law enforcement data, Personnel data
Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Law enforcement, Law enforcement (13.82), Law enforcement data, Traveling data, Personnel data, Personnel data (13.43)
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-010
2019-06-19T19:41:52Z
2019-06-19T19:41:52Z
In Advisory Opinion 19-010, a member of the public asked whether a state agency had violated the Data Practices Act because it had not provided her with access to the data he requested (public personnel data on two employees) until eight months after she asked for the data. In previous advisory opinions, the Commissioner has stated that a prompt, reasonable response is relative to the volume of data requested. Here, she opined that given the facts of this specific data request, including the type and amount of data requested, the agency?s response was not timely.
In Advisory Opinion 19-010, a member of the public asked whether a state agency had violated the Data Practices Act because it had not provided her with access to the data he requested (public personnel data on two employees) until eight months after she asked for the data. In previous advisory opinions, the Commissioner has stated that a prompt, reasonable response is relative to the volume of data requested. Here, she opined that given the facts of this specific data request, including the type and amount of data requested, the agency?s response was not timely.
389237
Advisory Opinion 19-010
June 18, 2019; Minnesota Department of Health
19-010
Minnesota Department of Health
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Multiple data subjects
Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300)
Responsible authority duties
Responsible authority (RA)
Responsible authority
Response to data request
Requestor responsibility
Request for data
Inappropriate response, generally
Government data
Department of Health data
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Data request policy
Request for data
Requests for data, Response to data requests
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Untimely, generally, Multiple data subjects, Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300), Responsible authority duties, Responsible authority (RA), Responsible authority, Response to data request, Requestor responsibility, Request for data, Inappropriate response, generally, Government data, Department of Health data, Data request vs. question/inquiry, Data request policy, Request for data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-009
2019-05-30T19:23:17Z
2019-05-30T19:23:17Z
The Office of Higher Education (OHE) asked about the classification of certain program review data it maintained on a private/out-of-state university. The Commissioner opined that while the OHE is conducting the review the data may be classified as not public civil investigative data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.39. When the review concludes, the data revert to the not public classification they had prior to the investigation or are public. The Commissioner also reiterated that data may be protected as trade secret information under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, if the entity determines the data meet the definition in that section. Additionally, Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.64, classifies accreditation reports, records, and information in the program review as not public. Finally, the Commissioner noted that Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 9, classifies data at the time of the request, regardless of any prior or subsequent classification.
The Office of Higher Education (OHE) asked about the classification of certain program review data it maintained on a private/out-of-state university. The Commissioner opined that while the OHE is conducting the review the data may be classified as not public civil investigative data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.39. When the review concludes, the data revert to the not public classification they had prior to the investigation or are public. The Commissioner also reiterated that data may be protected as trade secret information under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, if the entity determines the data meet the definition in that section. Additionally, Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.64, classifies accreditation reports, records, and information in the program review as not public. Finally, the Commissioner noted that Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 9, classifies data at the time of the request, regardless of any prior or subsequent classification.
386246
Advisory Opinion 19-009
May 30, 2019; Office of Higher Education
19-009
Office of Higher Education
Educational data
Trade secret
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Educational data
Education data
Trade secrets
Trade secrets (13.37)
Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9)
Classification of data
Educational data, Trade secret, Civil investigative data
Educational data, Trade secret, Civil investigative data, Civil investigative data (13.39), Educational data, Education data, Trade secrets, Trade secrets (13.37), Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9), Classification of data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-008
2019-05-22T17:54:52Z
2019-05-22T17:54:52Z
a City Council held closed meetings to discuss allegations against a staff member after it decided to hire an investigator. Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 2(b), requires a public body to close a meeting(s) to consider allegations against an employee subject to its authority until it determines that discipline may be warranted. Once it makes that determination, subsequent meetings and hearings for additional consideration of the allegations must be open. The Commissioner concluded that the Council members did not comply with the Open Meeting Law.
a City Council held closed meetings to discuss allegations against a staff member after it decided to hire an investigator. Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 2(b), requires a public body to close a meeting(s) to consider allegations against an employee subject to its authority until it determines that discipline may be warranted. Once it makes that determination, subsequent meetings and hearings for additional consideration of the allegations must be open. The Commissioner concluded that the Council members did not comply with the Open Meeting Law.
385441
Advisory Opinion 19-008
May 22, 2019; Tower City Council
19-008
Tower City Council
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data
Closed meetings
Open meeting
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Open Meeting Law, Personnel data
Open Meeting Law, Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open meeting, Open Meeting Law, Personnel data, Complaint or charge
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-007
2019-05-20T15:24:44Z
2019-05-20T15:24:44Z
A member of the public asked whether the Houston County Agricultural Society (?Society?) is subject to both the Data Practices Act and the Open Meeting Law. The Society conceded it is subject to the Open Meeting Law, but disputed that it is a government entity for purposes of the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the Society is subject to the Data Practices Act, as it is a political subdivision as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subd. 11. The Commissioner noted that it is the governing body of the Society that is subject to the Open Meeting Law.
A member of the public asked whether the Houston County Agricultural Society (?Society?) is subject to both the Data Practices Act and the Open Meeting Law. The Society conceded it is subject to the Open Meeting Law, but disputed that it is a government entity for purposes of the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the Society is subject to the Data Practices Act, as it is a political subdivision as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subd. 11. The Commissioner noted that it is the governing body of the Society that is subject to the Open Meeting Law.
385013
Advisory Opinion 19-007
May 20, 2019; Houston County Agricultural Society
19-007
Houston County Agricultural Society
Open Meeting Law
Response to data requests
Statutory responsibilities government
Government data
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Agriculture
Open Meeting Law, Response to data requests, Statutory responsibilities government
Open Meeting Law, Response to data requests, Statutory responsibilities government, Government data, Entities subject to, Open Meeting Law, Agriculture
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-006
2019-04-09T13:16:58Z
2019-04-09T13:16:58Z
A city council held a special meeting and provided notice by posting the proposed agenda. At the special meeting, the Council took action on three items that it had not identified in the notice. At a subsequent regular meeting, the Council approved meeting minutes of the special meeting but did not provide a copy of the minutes in the public packet. The Commissioner concluded that the Council members did not comply with the Open Meeting Law at either meeting.
A city council held a special meeting and provided notice by posting the proposed agenda. At the special meeting, the Council took action on three items that it had not identified in the notice. At a subsequent regular meeting, the Council approved meeting minutes of the special meeting but did not provide a copy of the minutes in the public packet. The Commissioner concluded that the Council members did not comply with the Open Meeting Law at either meeting.
379354
Advisory Opinion 19-006
April 9, 2019; Rockville City Council
19-006
Rockville City Council
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Special meeting notice
Notice
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials, Special meeting notice, Notice
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-005
2019-04-04T13:24:40Z
2019-04-04T13:24:40Z
A law enforcement agency asked about the classification of data in an inactive criminal investigation of an officer-involved fatal shooting. The Commissioner opined that the data were variously classified under Minnesota Statutes, sections 260B.171 (peace officer records of children), 13.10 (private data on decedents), 13.82 (law enforcement data), and 13.825 (body camera data). The Commissioner also opined that absent clarification from the Legislature, law enforcement agencies have discretion to interpret the scope of the plain meaning of ?data that document the discharge of a firearm? that are public under section 13.825.
A law enforcement agency asked about the classification of data in an inactive criminal investigation of an officer-involved fatal shooting. The Commissioner opined that the data were variously classified under Minnesota Statutes, sections 260B.171 (peace officer records of children), 13.10 (private data on decedents), 13.82 (law enforcement data), and 13.825 (body camera data). The Commissioner also opined that absent clarification from the Legislature, law enforcement agencies have discretion to interpret the scope of the plain meaning of ?data that document the discharge of a firearm? that are public under section 13.825.
378530
Advisory Opinion 19-005
April 4, 2019; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
19-005
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Peace officer records of children
Decedents
Decedents (13.10)
Juveniles
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement (13.82)
Body camera data 13.825
Portable recording system data
Law enforcement data, Peace officer records of children
Law enforcement data, Peace officer records of children, Decedents, Decedents (13.10), Juveniles, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171), Law enforcement data, Law enforcement (13.82), Body camera data 13.825, Portable recording system data
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-004
2019-03-28T18:19:28Z
2019-03-28T18:19:28Z
A school district asked whether it should provide access to a video of two students engaged in an altercation to one of the parents of one of the students. The Commissioner stated that where possible, schools must segregate the requesting parent?s student?s data from any other students? data. However, relying on federal guidance, the Commissioner concluded, if segregating the data is not possible, then the school should provide the requesting parent with access to the unredacted video.
A school district asked whether it should provide access to a video of two students engaged in an altercation to one of the parents of one of the students. The Commissioner stated that where possible, schools must segregate the requesting parent?s student?s data from any other students? data. However, relying on federal guidance, the Commissioner concluded, if segregating the data is not possible, then the school should provide the requesting parent with access to the unredacted video.
377565
Advisory Opinion 19-004
March 28, 2019; ISD 283, St. Louis Park Schools
19-004
ISD 283, St. Louis Park Schools
Educational data
Videotapes
Data subject access
Educational data
Educational data disclosure
Education data
Access by data subject or parent
Multiple data subjects
Educational data
Educational data, Videotapes, Data subject access, Educational data, Educational data disclosure, Education data, Access by data subject or parent, Multiple data subjects
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-003
2019-03-28T17:10:41Z
2019-03-28T17:10:41Z
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 not government data, contradicting its own policy that the county considers work-related data created, received, recorded, or stored on a personally-owned cell phone government data. The Commissioner opined that the county should have ascertained whether any of the cell phones contained government data, and if so, provided the data to the requester.
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 not government data, contradicting its own policy that the county considers work-related data created, received, recorded, or stored on a personally-owned cell phone government data. The Commissioner opined that the county should have ascertained whether any of the cell phones contained government data, and if so, provided the data to the requester.
377591
Advisory Opinion 19-003
March 28, 2019; Rice County Sheriffs Office
19-003
Rice County Sheriffs Office
Personal data/devices
Personal electronic device used
Personal email, phone account - business use
Personal data/devices
Personal data/devices, Personal electronic device used, Personal email, phone account - business use
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-002
2019-03-08T22:00:32Z
2019-03-08T22:00:32Z
A member of the public asked if a state board was in compliance with the Data Practices Act if it did not provide access to the policies required under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.025. The board did not reply to the data request, which the Commissioner opined is not an appropriate response to a request for access to government data. Further, section 13.025 requires government entities to make the access policies available to the public in a manner such that the public does not have to ask for them.
A member of the public asked if a state board was in compliance with the Data Practices Act if it did not provide access to the policies required under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.025. The board did not reply to the data request, which the Commissioner opined is not an appropriate response to a request for access to government data. Further, section 13.025 requires government entities to make the access policies available to the public in a manner such that the public does not have to ask for them.
375057
Advisory Opinion 19-002
March 8, 2019; Minnesota Board of Aging
19-002
Minnesota Board of Aging
Statutory responsibilities government
Public access procedures
Data request policy
Data access policy
Statutory responsibilities government
Statutory responsibilities government, Public access procedures, Data request policy, Data access policy
Alice Roberts-Davis
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 19-001
2019-01-02T22:15:00Z
2019-01-02T22:15:00Z
A city asked whether it responded appropriately to a data request for information from a Facebook page maintained by the mayor, when it replied to the requester that the information was not government data. The Commissioner opined that the city had responded appropriately because the mayor created and maintained the page outside of his official duties and the city did not collect, create, receive, maintain, or disseminate the information. Thus, the information did not fit within the definition of government data.
A city asked whether it responded appropriately to a data request for information from a Facebook page maintained by the mayor, when it replied to the requester that the information was not government data. The Commissioner opined that the city had responded appropriately because the mayor created and maintained the page outside of his official duties and the city did not collect, create, receive, maintain, or disseminate the information. Thus, the information did not fit within the definition of government data.
363622
Advisory Opinion 19-001
January 2, 2019; City of Victoria
19-001
City of Victoria
Response to data requests
Elected and appointed officials
Defined
Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Elected officials
Definition - "data collected" interpreted as "data created, received, maintained..."
Determination made by entity
Determination by responsible authority
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Response to data requests, Elected and appointed officials
Response to data requests, Elected and appointed officials, Defined, Elected and appointed officials (13.601), Elected officials, Definition - "data collected" interpreted as "data created, received, maintained...", Determination made by entity, Determination by responsible authority, Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Matthew Massman
Note: The United States Supreme Court discussed issues involving government officials? social media posts and the public?s First Amendment rights in Lindke ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-019
2018-12-28T18:25:39Z
2018-12-28T18:25:39Z
A watershed district asked whether a member of the board of commissioners could attend meetings via interactive television from Florida. The Commissioner concluded that the geographical limitation imposed by the Minnesota Supreme Court in Quast v. Knutson, 150 N.W.2d 199 (Minn. 1967), only applied to situations when an entire public body held a meeting outside the territorial confines of its jurisdiction. Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.02, allows members to attend via interactive television when all of the conditions of that section are met.
A watershed district asked whether a member of the board of commissioners could attend meetings via interactive television from Florida. The Commissioner concluded that the geographical limitation imposed by the Minnesota Supreme Court in Quast v. Knutson, 150 N.W.2d 199 (Minn. 1967), only applied to situations when an entire public body held a meeting outside the territorial confines of its jurisdiction. Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.02, allows members to attend via interactive television when all of the conditions of that section are met.
363544
Advisory Opinion 18-019
December 28, 2018; Rice Creek Watershed District Board
18-019
Rice Creek Watershed District Board
Open Meeting Law
Interactive Television (Skype)
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Interactive Television (Skype)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-018
2018-12-14T22:45:36Z
2018-12-14T22:45:36Z
A member of the public asked if a watershed district had violated the Open Meeting Law when it allowed members to participate in a meeting via telephone in order to reach a quorum. The Commissioner opined that per section 13D.021, there must be a declared emergency under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12 for a local (versus state-level) public body to conduct a meeting via telephone.
A member of the public asked if a watershed district had violated the Open Meeting Law when it allowed members to participate in a meeting via telephone in order to reach a quorum. The Commissioner opined that per section 13D.021, there must be a declared emergency under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12 for a local (versus state-level) public body to conduct a meeting via telephone.
362508
Advisory Opinion 18-018
December 14, 2018; Bois de Sioux Watershed District Board
18-018
Bois de Sioux Watershed District Board
Open Meeting Law
Open meeting
Telephone meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open meeting, Telephone meeting, Open Meeting Law
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-017
2018-12-06T18:39:55Z
2018-12-06T18:39:55Z
A city asked about the classification of certain data related to the final disposition of disciplinary action in an ?Investigation File,? which is now part of an active criminal investigation. The city discussed the operation of section 13.43, and concluded that the data in the Investigation File are public personnel data. The Commissioner agreed that the data are public when maintained by the city and confidential/protected nonpublic at the prosecuting attorney?s office, consistent with a 2016 Minnesota Supreme Court case, Harlow v. State Dept. of Human Services, 883 N.W.2d 561 (Minn. 2016).
A city asked about the classification of certain data related to the final disposition of disciplinary action in an ?Investigation File,? which is now part of an active criminal investigation. The city discussed the operation of section 13.43, and concluded that the data in the Investigation File are public personnel data. The Commissioner agreed that the data are public when maintained by the city and confidential/protected nonpublic at the prosecuting attorney?s office, consistent with a 2016 Minnesota Supreme Court case, Harlow v. State Dept. of Human Services, 883 N.W.2d 561 (Minn. 2016).
361276
Advisory Opinion 18-017
December 6, 2018; City of Eden Prairie
18-017
City of Eden Prairie
Personnel data
Law enforcement data
Harlow
Investigative data
Disciplinary action
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Personnel data, Law enforcement data
Personnel data, Law enforcement data, Harlow, Investigative data, Disciplinary action, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Final disposition of disciplinary action
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-016
2018-11-30T18:48:13Z
2018-11-30T18:48:13Z
A government entity asked about the classification of certain financial data that it maintains about one of its licensee racetracks. The entity argued that the data at issue did not meet the definition of ?trade secret? in section 13.37 because the licensee did not demonstrate that the data derived ?independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known.? The Commissioner agreed with the entity?s determination that the data were not trade secret and therefore, presumptively public.
A government entity asked about the classification of certain financial data that it maintains about one of its licensee racetracks. The entity argued that the data at issue did not meet the definition of ?trade secret? in section 13.37 because the licensee did not demonstrate that the data derived ?independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known.? The Commissioner agreed with the entity?s determination that the data were not trade secret and therefore, presumptively public.
360957
Advisory Opinion 18-016
November 30, 2018; Minnesota Racing Commission
18-016
Minnesota Racing Commission
Trade secret
Trade secret
Trade secret,
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-015
2018-10-26T16:52:58Z
2018-10-26T16:52:58Z
A member of the public asked the Commissioner about the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board?s (PELSB) response to a request for access to additional information regarding the reasons PELSB entered into a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order with a licensee, due to maltreatment of minors. The detailed data the requester sought related to the nature of the maltreatment. Per Minnesota Statutes section 13.41, subdivision 5, because PELSB and the licensee agreed to resolve the complaint without a public hearing, the only related public data are the ?agreement and the specific reasons? for it. The Commissioner agreed with PELSB that the Order itself is ?the agreement,? and the factual findings in the stipulation constitute the ?specific reasons? for the agreement.
A member of the public asked the Commissioner about the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board?s (PELSB) response to a request for access to additional information regarding the reasons PELSB entered into a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order with a licensee, due to maltreatment of minors. The detailed data the requester sought related to the nature of the maltreatment. Per Minnesota Statutes section 13.41, subdivision 5, because PELSB and the licensee agreed to resolve the complaint without a public hearing, the only related public data are the ?agreement and the specific reasons? for it. The Commissioner agreed with PELSB that the Order itself is ?the agreement,? and the factual findings in the stipulation constitute the ?specific reasons? for the agreement.
356852
Advisory Opinion 18-015
October 26, 2018; Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
18-015
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Licensing data
Licensing data
Licensing data (13.41)
Licensing data
Licensing data, Licensing data, Licensing data (13.41)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-014
2018-10-18T12:58:20Z
2018-10-18T12:58:20Z
Multiple school districts asked whether private educational data could be released pursuant to a subpoena. The Commissioner opined that since Minnesota Statutes, section 13.32, subdivision 3(e), incorporates the FERPA regulations ? which allow for disclosure without consent pursuant to subpoena when there has been a reasonable effort to notify the parents ? Minnesota allows disclosure in response to a subpoena when those conditions are met.
Multiple school districts asked whether private educational data could be released pursuant to a subpoena. The Commissioner opined that since Minnesota Statutes, section 13.32, subdivision 3(e), incorporates the FERPA regulations ? which allow for disclosure without consent pursuant to subpoena when there has been a reasonable effort to notify the parents ? Minnesota allows disclosure in response to a subpoena when those conditions are met.
356119
Advisory Opinion 18-014
October 18, 2018; multiple school districts
18-014
multiple school districts
Educational data
Subpoenas
Educational data disclosure
Educational data
Educational data
Educational data, Subpoenas, Educational data disclosure, Educational data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-013
2018-10-16T16:17:38Z
2018-10-16T16:17:38Z
The Star Tribune asked the Commissioner about the classification of correspondence between a County Commissioner and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). The Commissioner relied on the reasoning of Advisory Opinion Advisory Opinion 10-023 and opined that the County improperly classified the data as private under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2. The private classification of section 13.601 is reserved for communications between elected officials and individuals. The NRCC, as an organization, does not meet the definition of "individual" under the Data Practices Act, but is instead properly categorized as a "person" under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02. A Kanabec County District Court judge considering the Advisory Opinion subsequently came to the same conclusion as the Commissioner and ordered the County to release the data in question.
The Star Tribune asked the Commissioner about the classification of correspondence between a County Commissioner and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). The Commissioner relied on the reasoning of Advisory Opinion Advisory Opinion 10-023 and opined that the County improperly classified the data as private under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2. The private classification of section 13.601 is reserved for communications between elected officials and individuals. The NRCC, as an organization, does not meet the definition of "individual" under the Data Practices Act, but is instead properly categorized as a "person" under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02. A Kanabec County District Court judge considering the Advisory Opinion subsequently came to the same conclusion as the Commissioner and ordered the County to release the data in question.
355746
Advisory Opinion 18-013
October 16, 2018; St. Louis County
18-013
St. Louis County
Elected and appointed officials
Correspondence with elected officials
13.055
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.055
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-012
2018-10-04T15:05:10Z
2018-10-04T15:05:10Z
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (MESB) asked the Commissioner about the classification of a geospatial dataset that MESB creates and maintains. MESB is a regional joint powers board established by the nine metropolitan counties; the data set covers that region. MESB wanted to publish the dataset to make it more easily accessible to the public. Minnesota Statutes, section 16E.30, subdivision 10, defines ?electronic geospatial data,? and Minnesota Statutes, section 466.03, subdivision 21(b) states that the data are presumptively public. Accordingly, the Commissioner opined that the data in MESB?s geospatial dataset are public.
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (MESB) asked the Commissioner about the classification of a geospatial dataset that MESB creates and maintains. MESB is a regional joint powers board established by the nine metropolitan counties; the data set covers that region. MESB wanted to publish the dataset to make it more easily accessible to the public. Minnesota Statutes, section 16E.30, subdivision 10, defines ?electronic geospatial data,? and Minnesota Statutes, section 466.03, subdivision 21(b) states that the data are presumptively public. Accordingly, the Commissioner opined that the data in MESB?s geospatial dataset are public.
354432
Advisory Opinion 18-012
October 4, 2018; Metropolitan Emergency Services Board
18-012
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board
Data sharing
Classification of data
Classification generally
Geo-spatial mappings
Data sharing
Data sharing, Classification of data, Classification generally, Geo-spatial mappings
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2018). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-011
2018-08-01T13:34:30Z
2018-08-01T13:34:30Z
A member of the public asked whether a town board had violated the Open Meeting Law (OML) by not providing, in the public packet of members? materials, a copy of a document the board discussed. The Commissioner acknowledged that the document was available to the public at an earlier meeting, and that the board read it aloud at the meeting in question. The Commissioner concluded that nonetheless, the board violated the OML by not having a least one public copy of members? materials available to the public, as required by Minn. Stat. § 13D.01, sub. 6.
A member of the public asked whether a town board had violated the Open Meeting Law (OML) by not providing, in the public packet of members? materials, a copy of a document the board discussed. The Commissioner acknowledged that the document was available to the public at an earlier meeting, and that the board read it aloud at the meeting in question. The Commissioner concluded that nonetheless, the board violated the OML by not having a least one public copy of members? materials available to the public, as required by Minn. Stat. § 13D.01, sub. 6.
347600
Advisory Opinion 18-011
August 1, 2018; Greenwood Township Board
18-011
Greenwood Township Board
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law,
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 18-010
2018-07-31T13:34:39Z
2018-07-31T13:34:39Z
A data requester asked whether a school district had responded appropriately to several data requests he made, including one for data about himself. The Commissioner opined that the district did not respond appropriately to the requests for public data in these specific circumstances when it did not communicate with the requester in nearly five months, despite the fact that the district knew that some data the requester sought no longer existed. The Commissioner further opined that the district did not respond appropriately to the requester?s request for data about himself because it did not provide him with any data within ten business days, as required by Minn. Stat § 13.04.
A data requester asked whether a school district had responded appropriately to several data requests he made, including one for data about himself. The Commissioner opined that the district did not respond appropriately to the requests for public data in these specific circumstances when it did not communicate with the requester in nearly five months, despite the fact that the district knew that some data the requester sought no longer existed. The Commissioner further opined that the district did not respond appropriately to the requester?s request for data about himself because it did not provide him with any data within ten business days, as required by Minn. Stat § 13.04.
347419
Advisory Opinion 18-010
July 30, 2018; ISD 709, Duluth Public Schools
18-010
ISD 709, Duluth Public Schools
Response to data requests
Requests for data
Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days
Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300)
Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Timely, generally
Response to data requests, Requests for data
Response to data requests, Requests for data, Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days, Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300), Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days, Timely, generally
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-009
2018-06-28T15:18:46Z
2018-06-28T15:18:46Z
A member of the public asked whether a state agency had violated the Data Practices Act because it denied him access to the data he requested (school building radon testing/mitigation data). The agency stated that per Minn. Stat. § 13.3805, subdivision 5, data it maintains that ?identify the address of a radon testing or mitigation site, and the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of residents and residential property owners of a radon testing or mitigation site, are private data on individuals or nonpublic data.? The Commissioner agreed with the agency that data it maintains that identify the location of any radon testing or mitigation site, regardless of the type of property, including school buildings, are nonpublic. However, the same type of data that entities other than the agency maintain are not classified by § 13.3805, subdivision 5.
A member of the public asked whether a state agency had violated the Data Practices Act because it denied him access to the data he requested (school building radon testing/mitigation data). The agency stated that per Minn. Stat. § 13.3805, subdivision 5, data it maintains that ?identify the address of a radon testing or mitigation site, and the name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of residents and residential property owners of a radon testing or mitigation site, are private data on individuals or nonpublic data.? The Commissioner agreed with the agency that data it maintains that identify the location of any radon testing or mitigation site, regardless of the type of property, including school buildings, are nonpublic. However, the same type of data that entities other than the agency maintain are not classified by § 13.3805, subdivision 5.
343715
Advisory Opinion 18-009
June 28, 2018; Minnesota Department of Health
18-009
Minnesota Department of Health
Response to data requests
Department of Health data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Department of Health data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 18-008
2018-06-21T14:48:56Z
2018-06-21T14:48:56Z
A county asked about the classification of an investigative report about an elected county sheriff. The Commissioner agreed with the County that the sheriff was a public official employee and that ?retirement? is a form of ?resignation.? As such, all data about the complaint became public when the sheriff retired while the complaint was pending, per Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subdivision 2(f) and (e) (excepting not public data about other individuals).
A county asked about the classification of an investigative report about an elected county sheriff. The Commissioner agreed with the County that the sheriff was a public official employee and that ?retirement? is a form of ?resignation.? As such, all data about the complaint became public when the sheriff retired while the complaint was pending, per Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subdivision 2(f) and (e) (excepting not public data about other individuals).
343324
Advisory Opinion 18-008
June 21, 2018; Chisago County
18-008
Chisago County
Personnel data
Elected officials
Complaint or charge
Public official
Public official · Public personnel data
Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Elected officials, Complaint or charge, Public official, Public official · Public personnel data, Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-007
2018-06-15T20:11:40Z
2018-06-15T20:11:40Z
A City asked if it was required to provide access to a sealed criminal record pursuant to 5 USC § 9101. The language in that provision allows military recruiters to access certain records maintained by state and local law enforcement when the expunged records remain available for background checks. Here, the case against the subject of the records was ultimately dismissed and therefore, because there were not any record of a ?conviction,? the records are not available for background checks under Minn. Stat. § 609A.03. Therefore, the City could not disclose the sealed records to the military recruiter.
A City asked if it was required to provide access to a sealed criminal record pursuant to 5 USC § 9101. The language in that provision allows military recruiters to access certain records maintained by state and local law enforcement when the expunged records remain available for background checks. Here, the case against the subject of the records was ultimately dismissed and therefore, because there were not any record of a ?conviction,? the records are not available for background checks under Minn. Stat. § 609A.03. Therefore, the City could not disclose the sealed records to the military recruiter.
342910
Advisory Opinion 18-007
June 15, 2018; City of New Prague
18-007
City of New Prague
Expunged records/sealed records
Law enforcement data
Expunged records/sealed records, Law enforcement data
Expunged records/sealed records, Law enforcement data,
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 18-006
2018-05-23T16:08:40Z
2018-05-23T16:08:40Z
A member of the public asked whether a University had violated the Data Practices Act because it had not provided him with access to the data he requested (public personnel data on three employees) as of the date of his opinion request, which was two months after he asked for the data. In previous advisory opinions, the Commissioner has stated that a prompt, reasonable response is relative to the volume of data requested. Here, he opined that given the facts of this specific data request, including the type and amount of data requested, the University?s response was not timely.
A member of the public asked whether a University had violated the Data Practices Act because it had not provided him with access to the data he requested (public personnel data on three employees) as of the date of his opinion request, which was two months after he asked for the data. In previous advisory opinions, the Commissioner has stated that a prompt, reasonable response is relative to the volume of data requested. Here, he opined that given the facts of this specific data request, including the type and amount of data requested, the University?s response was not timely.
340647
Advisory Opinion 18-006
May 23, 2018; University of Minnesota
18-006
University of Minnesota
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300)
Response to data request
Requests for data, Response to data requests
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Timeliness of response to public - prompt, reasonable time (13.03, subd. 2), (1205.0300), Response to data request
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-005
2018-05-22T12:53:33Z
2018-05-22T12:53:33Z
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 comply with data subject requests within ten business days. The request resulted in almost 3,000 emails and, as of the date of the opinion, the County had failed to provide any emails to the data subject. The Commissioner acknowledged the challenge in producing all of the data within the strict time limit, but also noted that the statute does not allow for additional time in mitigating circumstances.
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 comply with data subject requests within ten business days. The request resulted in almost 3,000 emails and, as of the date of the opinion, the County had failed to provide any emails to the data subject. The Commissioner acknowledged the challenge in producing all of the data within the strict time limit, but also noted that the statute does not allow for additional time in mitigating circumstances.
340460
Advisory Opinion 18-005
May 21, 2018; Carver County
18-005
Carver County
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Requests for data
Access by data subject or parent
Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days
Response to data request
Data subjects (13.04)
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Data subject access
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Requests for data
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Requests for data, Access by data subject or parent, Timeliness of response to data subject - immediately or ten business days, Response to data request, Data subjects (13.04), Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), Data subject access
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-004
2018-04-16T19:35:35Z
2018-04-16T19:35:35Z
A school district asked about the classification of data it maintained about a School Resource Officer (SRO) employed by a city and assigned to the District. Based on Advisory Opinion 97-030, the Commissioner opined that the definition of personnel data in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, includes government data maintained by one government entity about employees employed by another government entity, when employees are working in their official capacities. Therefore, data about the SRO maintained at the District are classified as personnel data and while the existence and status of a complaint against the SRO are public, any other data about a complaint or charge against the SRO is private at the District.
A school district asked about the classification of data it maintained about a School Resource Officer (SRO) employed by a city and assigned to the District. Based on Advisory Opinion 97-030, the Commissioner opined that the definition of personnel data in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, includes government data maintained by one government entity about employees employed by another government entity, when employees are working in their official capacities. Therefore, data about the SRO maintained at the District are classified as personnel data and while the existence and status of a complaint against the SRO are public, any other data about a complaint or charge against the SRO is private at the District.
335888
Advisory Opinion 18-004
April 16, 2018; School District X
18-004
School District X
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complaint or charge, Personnel data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-003
2018-04-05T15:20:02Z
2018-04-05T15:20:02Z
A member of the public asked whether a City Council had violated the Open Meeting Law by holding a meeting outside the geographic boundaries of the body, not providing a copy of members? materials, and eating dinner together.
A member of the public asked whether a City Council had violated the Open Meeting Law by holding a meeting outside the geographic boundaries of the body, not providing a copy of members? materials, and eating dinner together.
334889
Advisory Opinion 18-003
April 5, 2018; St. Anthony Village City Council
18-003
St. Anthony Village City Council
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 18-002
2018-02-26T13:47:40Z
2018-02-26T13:47:40Z
A police department asked about the classification of records involving juveniles. The Commissioner opined that per Minnesota Statutes, section 260B.171, when a juvenile is or may be delinquent or is or may be involved in criminal acts and the proceedings are not open to the public, records of juveniles are private. Identifying information about juvenile witnesses and victims are classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subd. 17, as private, when the law enforcement agency has made the required determinations.
A police department asked about the classification of records involving juveniles. The Commissioner opined that per Minnesota Statutes, section 260B.171, when a juvenile is or may be delinquent or is or may be involved in criminal acts and the proceedings are not open to the public, records of juveniles are private. Identifying information about juvenile witnesses and victims are classified by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subd. 17, as private, when the law enforcement agency has made the required determinations.
327536
Advisory Opinion 18-002
February 26, 2018; City of Blue Earth
18-002
City of Blue Earth
Law enforcement data
Peace officer records of children
Juveniles
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Law enforcement data, Peace officer records of children
Law enforcement data, Peace officer records of children, Juveniles, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 18-001
2018-01-10T13:39:23Z
2018-01-10T13:39:23Z
A state agency asked about the classification of data in an arbitrator?s order reversing all discipline of a public official. The Commissioner opined that Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2(e) classified the data as public. Regardless of whether there has been a final disposition of disciplinary action, all data (except for other not public data, e.g., private personnel data) about a complaint against a state-level public official become public upon completion of an investigation, or if the employee is terminated or resigns while the complaint is pending.
A state agency asked about the classification of data in an arbitrator?s order reversing all discipline of a public official. The Commissioner opined that Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2(e) classified the data as public. Regardless of whether there has been a final disposition of disciplinary action, all data (except for other not public data, e.g., private personnel data) about a complaint against a state-level public official become public upon completion of an investigation, or if the employee is terminated or resigns while the complaint is pending.
323424
Advisory Opinion 18-001
January 10, 2018; Minnesota Management and Budget
18-001
Minnesota Management and Budget
Personnel data
Public official
Disciplinary action
Personnel data, Public official
Personnel data, Public official, Disciplinary action
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 17-010
2017-12-07T14:04:53Z
2017-12-07T14:04:53Z
A school district asked whether it had to provide a copy of an audio-recorded interview with a student to the student?s parent when the recording included educational data on multiple students. The Commissioner opined that the District should make every effort to redact the audiotape so that private educational data of other students is protected. However, if the District was unable to redact the tape, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) required the District to inform the parent of the specific information about the parent?s student.
A school district asked whether it had to provide a copy of an audio-recorded interview with a student to the student?s parent when the recording included educational data on multiple students. The Commissioner opined that the District should make every effort to redact the audiotape so that private educational data of other students is protected. However, if the District was unable to redact the tape, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) required the District to inform the parent of the specific information about the parent?s student.
320147
Advisory Opinion 17-010
December 7, 2017; ISD 564, Thief River Falls
17-010
ISD 564, Thief River Falls
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Education data
Educational data disclosure
Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data)
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Multiple data subjects
Educational data, Multiple data subjects
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Education data, Educational data disclosure, Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data), Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data), Multiple data subjects
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 17-009
2017-10-24T06:45:22Z
2017-10-24T06:45:22Z
a County asked about the classification of the ?outcome of a complaint? and the transcript of arbitration proceedings. The Commissioner opined that because the arbitrator reversed discipline for the conduct related to the complaint, but upheld discipline for other conduct, the county responded appropriately to the complainant requester by providing only the existence and status of the complaint. Additionally, the Commissioner opined that the portions of the transcript that documented the final disposition of disciplinary action, the specific reasons for the action, and the basis of the action were public; data about the reversed discipline and personnel data on other employees were private.
a County asked about the classification of the ?outcome of a complaint? and the transcript of arbitration proceedings. The Commissioner opined that because the arbitrator reversed discipline for the conduct related to the complaint, but upheld discipline for other conduct, the county responded appropriately to the complainant requester by providing only the existence and status of the complaint. Additionally, the Commissioner opined that the portions of the transcript that documented the final disposition of disciplinary action, the specific reasons for the action, and the basis of the action were public; data about the reversed discipline and personnel data on other employees were private.
316103
Advisory Opinion 17-009
October 24, 2017; Itasca County
17-009
Itasca County
Personnel data
Arbitration proceedings
Disciplinary action data, access
Disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Arbitration proceedings, Disciplinary action data, access, Disciplinary action
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 17-008
2017-09-28T21:00:58Z
2017-09-28T21:00:58Z
, a City asked about the classification of data that identify the location of a victim of domestic abuse, when the data are maintained by a nonprofit domestic violence advocacy agency. The Commissioner concluded that while Minnesota Statutes, section 13.823 specifically exempts private nonprofit domestic violence advocacy agencies who are not under the direct control of a government entity from Ch. 13, other sections require those agencies to maintain data about victims as private data as defined in Ch. 13. Additionally, federal statutes also restrict access to information about victims of domestic abuse. Therefore, while the advocacy agencies are not subject to Ch. 13, they must maintain data that identify the location of a victim of domestic abuse as private data and that information cannot be disclosed without consent, statutory authorization, or a court order.
, a City asked about the classification of data that identify the location of a victim of domestic abuse, when the data are maintained by a nonprofit domestic violence advocacy agency. The Commissioner concluded that while Minnesota Statutes, section 13.823 specifically exempts private nonprofit domestic violence advocacy agencies who are not under the direct control of a government entity from Ch. 13, other sections require those agencies to maintain data about victims as private data as defined in Ch. 13. Additionally, federal statutes also restrict access to information about victims of domestic abuse. Therefore, while the advocacy agencies are not subject to Ch. 13, they must maintain data that identify the location of a victim of domestic abuse as private data and that information cannot be disclosed without consent, statutory authorization, or a court order.
313246
Advisory Opinion 17-008
September 28, 2017; City of Grand Rapids
17-008
City of Grand Rapids
Law enforcement data
Domestic abuse data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Domestic abuse data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2017). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 17-007
2017-09-13T13:50:30Z
2017-09-13T13:50:30Z
a member of the public asked about determinations a county made regarding the appointment of county responsible authorities [?RAs?] and data practices compliance officials [?DPCOs?]. The Commissioner opined that the county did not comply with the data practices act, because it appointed more RAs and DPCOs than are allowed. Each elected official is the RA for that office, as is the director of the county welfare agency. The only other RA and/or DPCO the County may have is an employee appointed by the County Board.
a member of the public asked about determinations a county made regarding the appointment of county responsible authorities [?RAs?] and data practices compliance officials [?DPCOs?]. The Commissioner opined that the county did not comply with the data practices act, because it appointed more RAs and DPCOs than are allowed. Each elected official is the RA for that office, as is the director of the county welfare agency. The only other RA and/or DPCO the County may have is an employee appointed by the County Board.
312123
Advisory Opinion 17-007
September 13, 2017; Hubbard County
17-007
Hubbard County
Responsible authority
Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Matthew Massman
Note: Per Minnesota Statutes, section 197.603, the county veterans service officer is the RA for all records in the officer's custody. (See Discussion Issue ...
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Advisory Opinion 17-006
2017-08-30T12:41:48Z
2017-08-30T12:41:48Z
a member of the public asked whether a town board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of members met and discussed documents prior to calling a meeting to order. The Commissioner opined that the issue involved a factual dispute that could not be resolved. The opinion requester also asked whether the Board violated the OML because a public copy of all members? materials was not available to the public at the meeting. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the OML, because it did not provide a public copy of all members? materials.
a member of the public asked whether a town board violated the Open Meeting Law when a quorum of members met and discussed documents prior to calling a meeting to order. The Commissioner opined that the issue involved a factual dispute that could not be resolved. The opinion requester also asked whether the Board violated the OML because a public copy of all members? materials was not available to the public at the meeting. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the OML, because it did not provide a public copy of all members? materials.
310269
Advisory Opinion 17-006
August 30, 2017; Brunswick Township Board
17-006
Brunswick Township Board
Open Meeting Law
Townships
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Townships
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 17-005
2017-06-22T13:13:59Z
2017-06-22T13:13:59Z
a member of the public asked whether a school board violated the Open Meeting Law, when a quorum of members sent a letter to another entity. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the law because the quorum took official action (i.e., agreeing to the contents of the letter and sending the letter) outside of a public meeting. The Commissioner also addressed the Board?s arguments that written communication does not constitute a meeting.
a member of the public asked whether a school board violated the Open Meeting Law, when a quorum of members sent a letter to another entity. The Commissioner opined that the Board did not comply with the law because the quorum took official action (i.e., agreeing to the contents of the letter and sending the letter) outside of a public meeting. The Commissioner also addressed the Board?s arguments that written communication does not constitute a meeting.
310101
Advisory Opinion 17-005
June 22, 2017; ISD 2154, Eveleth-Gilbert
17-005
ISD 2154, Eveleth-Gilbert
Open Meeting Law
School boards
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, School boards
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 17-004
2017-05-05T15:14:43Z
2017-05-05T15:14:43Z
a city which operates a self-insured group health plan for its employees asked whether data collected by the third-party administrator were government data, how they would be classified, and whether the administrator was required give a Tennessen notice prior to collecting the data. The Commissioner opined that because the third-party administrator was collecting government data from the employees, the data were classified as private (Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43 subd. 4), and because the administrator is required to comply with the Data Practices Act as if it were a government entity (Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 11), it was required to provide a Tennessen notice prior to collecting the data.
a city which operates a self-insured group health plan for its employees asked whether data collected by the third-party administrator were government data, how they would be classified, and whether the administrator was required give a Tennessen notice prior to collecting the data. The Commissioner opined that because the third-party administrator was collecting government data from the employees, the data were classified as private (Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43 subd. 4), and because the administrator is required to comply with the Data Practices Act as if it were a government entity (Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 11), it was required to provide a Tennessen notice prior to collecting the data.
300482
Advisory Opinion 17-004
May 5, 2017, City of Duluth
17-004
Informed consent
Tennessen warning notice
Insurance companies
Informed consent
Informed consent, Tennessen warning notice, Insurance companies
Matthew Massman
Note: Minnesota Statutes, section 13.387, is also applicable to the data at issue in this opinion.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration ...
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Advisory Opinion 17-003
2017-04-26T15:14:43Z
2017-04-26T15:14:43Z
a member of the public asked whether a City Council properly closed a meeting pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception to the Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner could not determine whether the Council made the required statement on the record. He opined that the Council did not comply with the Open Meeting Law when it closed the meeting on the basis of attorney-client privilege because the Council did not show that the Council required absolute confidentiality.
a member of the public asked whether a City Council properly closed a meeting pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception to the Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner could not determine whether the Council made the required statement on the record. He opined that the Council did not comply with the Open Meeting Law when it closed the meeting on the basis of attorney-client privilege because the Council did not show that the Council required absolute confidentiality.
300478
Advisory Opinion 17-003
April 26 2017, Birchwood Village City Council
17-003
Open Meeting Law
Attorney-client privilege
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Attorney-client privilege
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 17-002
2017-04-18T15:14:43Z
2017-04-18T15:14:43Z
a newspaper asked if a city police department had properly classified various data elements in various police incident reports (ICRs). The Commissioner determined that the city had properly redacted some data elements, improperly withheld others, and in some cases could not make a determination. The Commissioner noted that law enforcement agencies must exercise their discretion to protect certain identities on a case-by-case basis, and must document those determinations.
a newspaper asked if a city police department had properly classified various data elements in various police incident reports (ICRs). The Commissioner determined that the city had properly redacted some data elements, improperly withheld others, and in some cases could not make a determination. The Commissioner noted that law enforcement agencies must exercise their discretion to protect certain identities on a case-by-case basis, and must document those determinations.
300473
Advisory Opinion 17-002
April 18, 2017; City of Woodbury
17-002
City of Woodbury
Law enforcement data
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 17-001
2017-03-22T15:14:43Z
2017-03-22T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked whether he could have access to a former teacher?s time sheet data for a time period following a public court case. The District denied access to the data, arguing that the data were private personnel data because of the existence of a complaint at the District during the same period. The Commissioner opined that the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2, classifies the existence and status of a complaint, as well as time sheet data (or other comparable data used for payroll purposes) as public. The District did not reveal the nature or character of the complaint and therefore, the District would not have been revealing private data by providing the timesheet data to the data requester.
A member of the public asked whether he could have access to a former teacher?s time sheet data for a time period following a public court case. The District denied access to the data, arguing that the data were private personnel data because of the existence of a complaint at the District during the same period. The Commissioner opined that the plain language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2, classifies the existence and status of a complaint, as well as time sheet data (or other comparable data used for payroll purposes) as public. The District did not reveal the nature or character of the complaint and therefore, the District would not have been revealing private data by providing the timesheet data to the data requester.
300472
Advisory Opinion 17-001
March 22, 2017, ISD 2860 (Blue Earth Area Schools)
17-001
Personnel data
Time sheets or payroll
Personnel data
Personnel data, Time sheets or payroll
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-006
2016-11-04T15:14:43Z
2016-11-04T15:14:43Z
a school board asked whether it might meet in private facilitated discussions designed to, among other goals, ?improve trust, relationships, communications, and collaborative problem solving? among board members, without violating the Open Meeting Law.
The Commissioner determined that as long as the board avoided even incidental discussions specific to matters within its official duties or powers, a quorum of the board could participate in those sessions because the board was not ?gathering to discuss, decide, or receive information as a group relating to ?the official business? of the governing body.?
a school board asked whether it might meet in private facilitated discussions designed to, among other goals, ?improve trust, relationships, communications, and collaborative problem solving? among board members, without violating the Open Meeting Law.
The Commissioner determined that as long as the board avoided even incidental discussions specific to matters within its official duties or powers, a quorum of the board could participate in those sessions because the board was not ?gathering to discuss, decide, or receive information as a group relating to ?the official business? of the governing body.?
266582
Advisory Opinion 16-006
November 4, 2016, ISD 625 (St. Paul)
16-006
Open Meeting Law
Training not subject
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Training not subject
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-005
2016-07-15T15:14:43Z
2016-07-15T15:14:43Z
a member of the public asked whether a Township Board complied with Open Meeting Law (OML) requirements for a special meeting; whether the board held serial meetings; and whether the board violated the law when a quorum attended a county planning commission meeting at which zoning/planning issues were discussed.
The Commissioner determined that the board acted properly because the actions it took during the meeting were related to the special meeting notice. In addition, the board did not meet outside of the noticed special meeting or otherwise engage in serial meetings. Finally, because a quorum of the board attended and participated in the county planning commission meeting, relayed board business, deliberated, and received information as a group on issues relating to its official business, the quorum?s presence at the county planning commission meeting was a special meeting that the board should have noticed.
a member of the public asked whether a Township Board complied with Open Meeting Law (OML) requirements for a special meeting; whether the board held serial meetings; and whether the board violated the law when a quorum attended a county planning commission meeting at which zoning/planning issues were discussed.
The Commissioner determined that the board acted properly because the actions it took during the meeting were related to the special meeting notice. In addition, the board did not meet outside of the noticed special meeting or otherwise engage in serial meetings. Finally, because a quorum of the board attended and participated in the county planning commission meeting, relayed board business, deliberated, and received information as a group on issues relating to its official business, the quorum?s presence at the county planning commission meeting was a special meeting that the board should have noticed.
267093
Advisory Opinion 16-005
July 13, 2016, Westfield Township Board of Supervisors
16-005
Open Meeting Law
Interpretation of meeting
Serial meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Interpretation of meeting, Serial meetings
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-004
2016-06-29T15:14:43Z
2016-06-29T15:14:43Z
a school district asked whether it would be in compliance with state and federal laws governing data on students if it included certain data in job postings for work with teachers to provide services to students with disabilities. At the time employees bid, they have not yet been assigned to work with any particular student(s). The Commissioner opined that under Minn. Stat. § 13.32, the data elements in the posting, taken together, inadvertently identify students and their disabilities, which are private. Because bidding employees do not yet have a legally recognized reason to access the private data on students, the District must remove the identifying data elements from the posting.
a school district asked whether it would be in compliance with state and federal laws governing data on students if it included certain data in job postings for work with teachers to provide services to students with disabilities. At the time employees bid, they have not yet been assigned to work with any particular student(s). The Commissioner opined that under Minn. Stat. § 13.32, the data elements in the posting, taken together, inadvertently identify students and their disabilities, which are private. Because bidding employees do not yet have a legally recognized reason to access the private data on students, the District must remove the identifying data elements from the posting.
268018
Advisory Opinion 16-004
June 29, 2016, ISD 706 (Virginia)
16-004
Educational data
Educational data
Educational data
Educational data, Educational data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2016). It is based on the facts and information ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-003
2016-06-23T03:14:43Z
2016-06-23T03:14:43Z
a newspaper reporter asked whether a city council properly closed a meeting pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception to the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b)). The Commissioner opined that the council had met the standard for closing the meeting because the council had been threatened with litigation and it needed absolute confidentiality to discuss the provisions of a proposed separation agreement.
a newspaper reporter asked whether a city council properly closed a meeting pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception to the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b)). The Commissioner opined that the council had met the standard for closing the meeting because the council had been threatened with litigation and it needed absolute confidentiality to discuss the provisions of a proposed separation agreement.
266933
Advisory Opinion 16-003
June 22, 2016, Motley City Council
16-003
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Attorney-client privilege
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Attorney-client privilege
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-002
2016-06-22T15:14:43Z
2016-06-22T15:14:43Z
a member of the public asked whether a city council complied with the Open Meeting Law requirement to provide a summary of conclusions following a closed meeting for a performance evaluation (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a)). Because the council only discussed two salient points the closed session, and the summary given at the next open meeting included the conclusions of those two points, the Commissioner opined that the council had met the statutory requirements.
a member of the public asked whether a city council complied with the Open Meeting Law requirement to provide a summary of conclusions following a closed meeting for a performance evaluation (Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a)). Because the council only discussed two salient points the closed session, and the summary given at the next open meeting included the conclusions of those two points, the Commissioner opined that the council had met the statutory requirements.
266991
Advisory Opinion 16-002
June 22, 2016, Moorhead City Council
16-002
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Employee evaluation summary
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Employee evaluation summary
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 16-001
2016-02-18T16:14:43Z
2016-02-18T16:14:43Z
a school district asked about the classification of data in a Notice of Removal sent to a school board member who was also a former employee of the District. The Notice of Removal stemmed from a complaint against the individual in his capacity both as an employee and as a school board member. The District stated that it does not consider school board members to be employees for purposes of the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the data in the Notice of Removal are related to the individual?s conduct as a school board member and therefore are presumed public.
a school district asked about the classification of data in a Notice of Removal sent to a school board member who was also a former employee of the District. The Notice of Removal stemmed from a complaint against the individual in his capacity both as an employee and as a school board member. The District stated that it does not consider school board members to be employees for purposes of the Data Practices Act. The Commissioner opined that the data in the Notice of Removal are related to the individual?s conduct as a school board member and therefore are presumed public.
267232
Advisory Opinion 16-001
February 18, 2016, ISD 911 (Cambridge-Isanti)
16-001
Personnel data
School board members
Personnel data
Personnel data, School board members
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 15-007
2015-12-22T16:14:43Z
2015-12-22T16:14:43Z
a county asked whether it could classify certain appraisal data as confidential or protected nonpublic under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.39. A county prepared a second appraisal for a condemnation/eminent domain action. The Commissioner opined that because the proceeding was the type of civil legal action contemplated by section 13.39, and the chief attorney had determined that the action was pending, the County could temporarily classify the appraisal as not public while the civil legal action was pending.
a county asked whether it could classify certain appraisal data as confidential or protected nonpublic under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.39. A county prepared a second appraisal for a condemnation/eminent domain action. The Commissioner opined that because the proceeding was the type of civil legal action contemplated by section 13.39, and the chief attorney had determined that the action was pending, the County could temporarily classify the appraisal as not public while the civil legal action was pending.
267292
Advisory Opinion 15-007
December 22, 2015, Washington County
15-007
Civil investigative data
Appraisals (13.44)
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Appraisals (13.44), Civil investigative data (13.39)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 15-006
2015-11-10T16:14:43Z
2015-11-10T16:14:43Z
a city asked about the classification of data in a draft investigation report about a former city public official. The Commissioner opined that all data related to the complaint or charge in the report are public because the public official resigned before the city finished the report and because the former public official released the city from all claims stemming from the complaint, under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2(e) and (f). The Commissioner further opined that the city could not enter into an agreement with the data subject to restrict access to public data, per section 13.43, subd. 10.
a city asked about the classification of data in a draft investigation report about a former city public official. The Commissioner opined that all data related to the complaint or charge in the report are public because the public official resigned before the city finished the report and because the former public official released the city from all claims stemming from the complaint, under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2(e) and (f). The Commissioner further opined that the city could not enter into an agreement with the data subject to restrict access to public data, per section 13.43, subd. 10.
267270
Advisory Opinion 15-006
November 10, 2015, City of Hastings
15-006
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 15-005
2015-11-05T16:14:43Z
2015-11-05T16:14:43Z
a school district asked whether Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.41, subd. 6(c), requires sharing certain private personnel data with another district. That subdivision states that under certain circumstances, a school district must disseminate private personnel data, ?[u]nless restricted by ? state data practices law?.? The Commissioner opined that despite the apparent objective of that provision, the district may not share private personnel data with a requesting district because the Data Practices Act is a ?state data practices law? that restricts disclosure of private data.
a school district asked whether Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.41, subd. 6(c), requires sharing certain private personnel data with another district. That subdivision states that under certain circumstances, a school district must disseminate private personnel data, ?[u]nless restricted by ? state data practices law?.? The Commissioner opined that despite the apparent objective of that provision, the district may not share private personnel data with a requesting district because the Data Practices Act is a ?state data practices law? that restricts disclosure of private data.
268030
Advisory Opinion 15-005
November 5, 2015; ISD 535 (Rochester)
15-005
ISD 535 (Rochester)
Personnel data
Personnel data
Employment
Personnel data
Personnel data, Personnel data, Employment
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 15-004
2015-10-01T15:14:43Z
2015-10-01T15:14:43Z
The Minnesota Film and TV Board asked whether it was subject to Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner opined that the Board is not subject to the law because it is not a State board, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subd. 1(a).
The Board was not created by the Legislature; it is a private corporation. Its members and staff are not appointed by the government and its meetings are governed by the Board?s bylaws.
The Minnesota Film and TV Board asked whether it was subject to Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. The Commissioner opined that the Board is not subject to the law because it is not a State board, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subd. 1(a).
The Board was not created by the Legislature; it is a private corporation. Its members and staff are not appointed by the government and its meetings are governed by the Board?s bylaws.
267317
Advisory Opinion 15-004
October 1, 2015; Minnesota Film and TV Board
15-004
Minnesota Film and TV Board
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2015). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 15-003
2015-05-21T15:14:43Z
2015-05-21T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked about a government contractor?s obligation to respond to a request
for data the contractor maintained in connection with its work for a City. The contractor did not respond to the
request. The Commissioner opined that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 11, and the
clause in the contract, the contractor was subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, for purposes of data created
and maintained under the contract. Because Chapter 13 required the contractor to respond to a data request in a
prompt and reasonable amount of time, the contractor did not comply.
A member of the public asked about a government contractor?s obligation to respond to a request
for data the contractor maintained in connection with its work for a City. The contractor did not respond to the
request. The Commissioner opined that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 11, and the
clause in the contract, the contractor was subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, for purposes of data created
and maintained under the contract. Because Chapter 13 required the contractor to respond to a data request in a
prompt and reasonable amount of time, the contractor did not comply.
267771
Advisory Opinion 15-003
May 21, 2015; Foth, Inc. (Bloomington)
15-003
Foth, Inc. (Bloomington)
Contracts/privatization
Response to data requests
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
No response
Contracts/privatization, Response to data requests
Contracts/privatization, Response to data requests, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), No response
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 15-002
2015-05-07T15:14:43Z
2015-05-07T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked if a City Council had complied with the Open Meeting Law
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D) when closing two meetings to evaluate the performance of an individual subject
to its authority (under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a)). The Commissioner concluded that
when a public body requires more than one closed session to do a performance evaluation, the proper procedure is
to recess and continue a meeting, rather than holding two separate meetings. The Commissioner also opined that
the Council?s summary of the evaluation was not timely and not sufficient.
A member of the public asked if a City Council had complied with the Open Meeting Law
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D) when closing two meetings to evaluate the performance of an individual subject
to its authority (under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a)). The Commissioner concluded that
when a public body requires more than one closed session to do a performance evaluation, the proper procedure is
to recess and continue a meeting, rather than holding two separate meetings. The Commissioner also opined that
the Council?s summary of the evaluation was not timely and not sufficient.
267675
Advisory Opinion 15-002
May 7, 2015; Edina City Council
15-002
Edina City Council
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Individual performance
Employee evaluation summary
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Individual performance, Employee evaluation summary
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 15-001
2015-04-03T15:14:43Z
2015-04-03T15:14:43Z
A state agency asked the Commissioner about the classification of data in an application submitted
by a non-registered medical cannabis manufacturer applicant that are not otherwise specifically classified as not
public data under Minnesota Statutes, section 152.25, subdivision 1. The Commissioner opined that after a medical
cannabis manufacturer is registered, data in the application submitted by that applicant are presumptively public
(except for trade secret or security information under section 13.37).
A state agency asked the Commissioner about the classification of data in an application submitted
by a non-registered medical cannabis manufacturer applicant that are not otherwise specifically classified as not
public data under Minnesota Statutes, section 152.25, subdivision 1. The Commissioner opined that after a medical
cannabis manufacturer is registered, data in the application submitted by that applicant are presumptively public
(except for trade secret or security information under section 13.37).
267475
Advisory Opinion 15-001
April 3, 2015; Minnesota Department of Health
15-001
Minnesota Department of Health
Response to data requests
Business data (13.591)
Department of Health data
Medical cannabis data (152.25, subd. 1)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Business data (13.591), Department of Health data, Medical cannabis data (152.25, subd. 1)
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-020
2014-12-23T16:14:43Z
2014-12-23T16:14:43Z
A school district asked about the classification of certain complaint data it maintained about a former principal.
The principal resigned following an investigation which did not result in discipline. He also signed a Release of
Liability releasing the District from all claims. A Release of Liability is a settlement agreement for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2(f), and therefore all data about the complaint or charge against the principal are public, except those data that identify confidential sources.
A school district asked about the classification of certain complaint data it maintained about a former principal.
The principal resigned following an investigation which did not result in discipline. He also signed a Release of
Liability releasing the District from all claims. A Release of Liability is a settlement agreement for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subd. 2(f), and therefore all data about the complaint or charge against the principal are public, except those data that identify confidential sources.
267189
Advisory Opinion 14-020
December 23, 2014; Independent School District 833 (South Washington County Schools)
14-020
Independent School District 833 (South Washington County Schools)
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Matthew Massman
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-019
2014-12-01T16:14:43Z
2014-12-01T16:14:43Z
A state agency asked about its
classification of data determination related to an
internal audit of one of its grantees, including
supporting documentation and other documents
collected as part of the audit. The grantee is a political
subdivision, subject to Chapter 13. The documentation
includes data about employees, members of the public,
and credit card, bank account, and Social Security
numbers. In addition, it includes the grantee?s response
to the internal audit report, copies of the grantee?s audit
reports, and copies of some board minutes. Some of the
data are classified as private pursuant to sections 13.43,
13.355, and 13.37. The remainder of the data in
question are presumptively public, per section 13.03, or
expressly public personnel data under section 13.43.
A state agency asked about its
classification of data determination related to an
internal audit of one of its grantees, including
supporting documentation and other documents
collected as part of the audit. The grantee is a political
subdivision, subject to Chapter 13. The documentation
includes data about employees, members of the public,
and credit card, bank account, and Social Security
numbers. In addition, it includes the grantee?s response
to the internal audit report, copies of the grantee?s audit
reports, and copies of some board minutes. Some of the
data are classified as private pursuant to sections 13.43,
13.355, and 13.37. The remainder of the data in
question are presumptively public, per section 13.03, or
expressly public personnel data under section 13.43.
267405
Advisory Opinion 14-019
December 1, 2014; Department of Human Services
14-019
Department of Human Services
Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data
Internal audit
Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Personnel data (13.43)
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Internal audit, Elected and appointed officials (13.601), Personnel data (13.43)
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-018
2014-11-17T16:14:43Z
2014-11-17T16:14:43Z
A requester asked for access to copies
of contracts and non-disclosure agreements for cell
phone exploitation equipment. The entity said it could
not redact the documents because they contained
inextricably intertwined trade secret data (section
13.37, subdivision 1(b)), and ?deliberative process/
investigative techniques? data (section 13.82,
subdivision 25). Contracts and non-disclosure
agreements contain standard clauses that are
presumptively public. Accordingly, the entity must
redact any data that are properly classified under
sections 13.37 and/or 13.82, and release the remaining
public data.
A requester asked for access to copies
of contracts and non-disclosure agreements for cell
phone exploitation equipment. The entity said it could
not redact the documents because they contained
inextricably intertwined trade secret data (section
13.37, subdivision 1(b)), and ?deliberative process/
investigative techniques? data (section 13.82,
subdivision 25). Contracts and non-disclosure
agreements contain standard clauses that are
presumptively public. Accordingly, the entity must
redact any data that are properly classified under
sections 13.37 and/or 13.82, and release the remaining
public data.
267495
Advisory Opinion 14-018
November 17, 2014; Department of Public Safety
14-018
Department of Public Safety
Contracts/privatization
Law enforcement data
Trade secret
Deliberative processes (13.82, subd. 25 / subd. 16)
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Classification generally
Contracts/privatization, Law enforcement data, Trade secret
Contracts/privatization, Law enforcement data, Trade secret, Deliberative processes (13.82, subd. 25 / subd. 16), Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11, Classification generally
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-017
2014-10-28T15:14:43Z
2014-10-28T15:14:43Z
A requester asked whether a
public body properly closed two meetings on the
basis of attorney-client privilege pursuant to
section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b). In applying the
balancing test required by the Minnesota Supreme
Court, the first meeting was improperly closed
because the body had not yet decided to act upon
an underlying issue, which barred the body from
initiating legal action. The potential opposing party
attended a portion of the second meeting, so the
attorney-client privilege exception does not apply
because those circumstances do not dictate the need
for absolute confidentiality. However, the remainder of
the meeting at which the attorney for the body
discussed legal options and strategies with the body was
properly closed.
A requester asked whether a
public body properly closed two meetings on the
basis of attorney-client privilege pursuant to
section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b). In applying the
balancing test required by the Minnesota Supreme
Court, the first meeting was improperly closed
because the body had not yet decided to act upon
an underlying issue, which barred the body from
initiating legal action. The potential opposing party
attended a portion of the second meeting, so the
attorney-client privilege exception does not apply
because those circumstances do not dictate the need
for absolute confidentiality. However, the remainder of
the meeting at which the attorney for the body
discussed legal options and strategies with the body was
properly closed.
267295
Advisory Opinion 14-017
October 28, 2014; City of East Grand Forks
14-017
City of East Grand Forks
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Attorney-client privilege
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Attorney-client privilege
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-016
2014-10-28T15:14:43Z
2014-10-28T15:14:43Z
An entity asked whether it could
release private data about a decedent to the
decedent?s sister, who was not the personal
representative within the meaning of section 13.10,
subdivision 1(c). However, she is a trustee for
purposes of a wrongful death action under section
573.02, subdivision 3. The county may release
?appropriate? data (however classified) without a
court order to the decedent?s sister, as a trustee in
a wrongful death action as provided in section
13.10, subdivision 3.
An entity asked whether it could
release private data about a decedent to the
decedent?s sister, who was not the personal
representative within the meaning of section 13.10,
subdivision 1(c). However, she is a trustee for
purposes of a wrongful death action under section
573.02, subdivision 3. The county may release
?appropriate? data (however classified) without a
court order to the decedent?s sister, as a trustee in
a wrongful death action as provided in section
13.10, subdivision 3.
267321
Advisory Opinion 14-016
October 23, 2014; Winona County
14-016
Winona County
General
Decedents (13.10)
General
General, Decedents (13.10)
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-015
2014-10-23T15:14:43Z
2014-10-23T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked
whether a city council?s conduct under the OML
was proper on eight different occasions. The
council?s ?work sessions? were special, not regular
meetings, but the Commissioner could not
determine whether the council complied with the
special meeting notice requirements under section
13D.04, or held an improper meeting via email. The
council did not properly close meetings and
discussed impermissible topics in closed session,
per section 13D.01, subdivision 3, and section
13D.05. The council also improperly excluded
members of the public who were not disruptive. It
did not comply with section 13D.05, subdivision 3
(a), because it did not provide the required
summary of a performance evaluation. It did not
comply with section 13D.01, subdivision 6, because
a public copy of members? materials was not
available.
A member of the public asked
whether a city council?s conduct under the OML
was proper on eight different occasions. The
council?s ?work sessions? were special, not regular
meetings, but the Commissioner could not
determine whether the council complied with the
special meeting notice requirements under section
13D.04, or held an improper meeting via email. The
council did not properly close meetings and
discussed impermissible topics in closed session,
per section 13D.01, subdivision 3, and section
13D.05. The council also improperly excluded
members of the public who were not disruptive. It
did not comply with section 13D.05, subdivision 3
(a), because it did not provide the required
summary of a performance evaluation. It did not
comply with section 13D.01, subdivision 6, because
a public copy of members? materials was not
available.
267684
Advisory Opinion 14-015
October 23, 2014; City of Crystal
14-015
City of Crystal
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Closed meetings
Attorney-client privilege
Email
Meeting calendar
Closed meetings
Statement on record
Notice
Special meeting notice
Public comments
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Attorney-client privilege, Email, Meeting calendar, Closed meetings, Statement on record, Notice, Special meeting notice, Public comments
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-014
2014-10-13T15:14:43Z
2014-10-13T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked whether
a public body properly closed two meetings to discuss
the purchase of property, pursuant to section 13D.05,
subdivision 3(c)(3). At the meetings, both the Mayor
and the City Attorney made comments preceding the
closing of the meetings. The statements were
insufficient under the OML because the statement must
be given by the public body, include the grounds
permitting or requiring the meeting to be closed, and
specifically describe the subject of the meeting.
Additionally, for sale or purchase of property, the
statement must identify the particular properties.
A member of the public asked whether
a public body properly closed two meetings to discuss
the purchase of property, pursuant to section 13D.05,
subdivision 3(c)(3). At the meetings, both the Mayor
and the City Attorney made comments preceding the
closing of the meetings. The statements were
insufficient under the OML because the statement must
be given by the public body, include the grounds
permitting or requiring the meeting to be closed, and
specifically describe the subject of the meeting.
Additionally, for sale or purchase of property, the
statement must identify the particular properties.
266458
Advisory Opinion 14-014
October 13, 2014; City of Corcoran
14-014
City of Corcoran
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Property sale or purchase (13D.05, subd. 3(c))
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Property sale or purchase (13D.05, subd. 3(c))
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-013
2014-10-13T15:14:43Z
2014-10-13T15:14:43Z
A requester asked for service and
response or incident law enforcement data made public
pursuant to section 13.82, subdivisions 3 and 6. The
entity cited section 13.82, subdivisions 7 (active
investigative data) and 13 (victim access to investigative
data) and section 260B.171, subdivision 5 (peace officer
records of children) to deny access to all data. The
provisions cited by the entity are not applicable to the
requests; the entity should have provided the requester
with all public data that was responsive to her request.
A requester asked for service and
response or incident law enforcement data made public
pursuant to section 13.82, subdivisions 3 and 6. The
entity cited section 13.82, subdivisions 7 (active
investigative data) and 13 (victim access to investigative
data) and section 260B.171, subdivision 5 (peace officer
records of children) to deny access to all data. The
provisions cited by the entity are not applicable to the
requests; the entity should have provided the requester
with all public data that was responsive to her request.
267397
Advisory Opinion 14-013
October 13, 2014; City of Waite Park
14-013
City of Waite Park
Law enforcement data
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Public access procedures
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Public access procedures
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2014). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-012
2014-10-08T15:14:43Z
2014-10-08T15:14:43Z
A requester asked for the ?raw
data file? that contained de-identified employee
responses to a survey. The request was denied
based on section 13.43, subdivision 7(a), which
classifies the data as private personnel data.
Personnel data are defined as ?data on individuals?;
the data in question are not data on individuals
because an individual cannot ?be identified as the
subject of that data? (section 13.02, subdivision 5).
Therefore, the data are not personnel data, and are
presumptively public. The city?s contractor that
conducted the survey said it would ?sanitize? the
raw data to remove the identity of responders
before providing the ?raw data file? to the entity;
any data that could identify an employee who was
the subject of a suggestion are private personnel
data.
A requester asked for the ?raw
data file? that contained de-identified employee
responses to a survey. The request was denied
based on section 13.43, subdivision 7(a), which
classifies the data as private personnel data.
Personnel data are defined as ?data on individuals?;
the data in question are not data on individuals
because an individual cannot ?be identified as the
subject of that data? (section 13.02, subdivision 5).
Therefore, the data are not personnel data, and are
presumptively public. The city?s contractor that
conducted the survey said it would ?sanitize? the
raw data to remove the identity of responders
before providing the ?raw data file? to the entity;
any data that could identify an employee who was
the subject of a suggestion are private personnel
data.
267489
Advisory Opinion 14-012
October 8, 2014; City of Minneapolis
14-012
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Data not on individuals
Employee survey data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Data not on individuals, Employee survey data
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-011
2014-09-17T15:14:43Z
2014-09-17T15:14:43Z
A requester asked for all data
submitted in response to RFPs for third party
auditors to conduct, or help conduct certain audits,
and all resulting contracts. The request was denied
based on the entity?s conclusion that all of the data
are not public data that ?relate to an audit? under
section 3.979, subdivision 3(a). Section 13.591,
subdivision 3, generally classifies most of the data
in question as public, once the selection/evaluation
process is complete (except trade secrets), other
than data ?relating to an audit? under section
3.979, subdivision 3(a).
*Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072,
subdivision 2, ?[t]he commissioner ? shall indicate
when the principles stated in an opinion are not
intended to provide guidance to all similarly situated
persons or government entities.? The Commissioner
does not intend for this opinion to be generally
applicable.
A requester asked for all data
submitted in response to RFPs for third party
auditors to conduct, or help conduct certain audits,
and all resulting contracts. The request was denied
based on the entity?s conclusion that all of the data
are not public data that ?relate to an audit? under
section 3.979, subdivision 3(a). Section 13.591,
subdivision 3, generally classifies most of the data
in question as public, once the selection/evaluation
process is complete (except trade secrets), other
than data ?relating to an audit? under section
3.979, subdivision 3(a).
*Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072,
subdivision 2, ?[t]he commissioner ? shall indicate
when the principles stated in an opinion are not
intended to provide guidance to all similarly situated
persons or government entities.? The Commissioner
does not intend for this opinion to be generally
applicable.
267574
Advisory Opinion 14-011
September 17, 2014; Office of the Legislative Auditor
14-011
Office of the Legislative Auditor
Contracts/privatization
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Contracts are public
Office of the Legislative Auditor
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids, Contracts are public, Office of the Legislative Auditor
Matthew Massman Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-010
2014-08-05T15:14:43Z
2014-08-05T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked about the
copy of printed materials at a township meeting.
Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subd. 6, requires
public bodies to make at least one copy of any printed
materials distributed to the public body members
available during a public meeting. The member of the
public stated that the Township Planning Commission did
not include a copy of the draft comprehensive plan. The
Township?s attorney responded that the Commission did
include the comprehensive plan in the public packet of
materials. Though the Commissioner could not resolve
the factual dispute, he offered some practical advice to
the Township, including offering more than one copy of
the materials, posting the materials online, or listing the
contents of the materials
A member of the public asked about the
copy of printed materials at a township meeting.
Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subd. 6, requires
public bodies to make at least one copy of any printed
materials distributed to the public body members
available during a public meeting. The member of the
public stated that the Township Planning Commission did
not include a copy of the draft comprehensive plan. The
Township?s attorney responded that the Commission did
include the comprehensive plan in the public packet of
materials. Though the Commissioner could not resolve
the factual dispute, he offered some practical advice to
the Township, including offering more than one copy of
the materials, posting the materials online, or listing the
contents of the materials
266929
Advisory Opinion 14-010
August 5, 2014; Baldwin Township Planning Commission
14-010
Baldwin Township Planning Commission
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-009
2014-07-18T15:14:43Z
2014-07-18T15:14:43Z
An educational entity asked whether it
could designate limited directory information as
described in the federal Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act?s (FERPA) regulations consistent with Chapter
13. Educational entities can designate limited directory
information and the federal government affords greater
privacy protection to limited directory information such
that access could be restricted to specific parties, for
specific purposes, or both.
An educational entity asked whether it
could designate limited directory information as
described in the federal Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act?s (FERPA) regulations consistent with Chapter
13. Educational entities can designate limited directory
information and the federal government affords greater
privacy protection to limited directory information such
that access could be restricted to specific parties, for
specific purposes, or both.
266966
Advisory Opinion 14-009
July 18, 2014; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
14-009
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Educational data
Limited directory information
Educational data
Educational data, Limited directory information
Spencer Cronk
Note: In 2023, the legislature amended Minnesota Statutes section 13.32, subdivision 5, to limit what data may be designated as directory or limited directory ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-008
2014-07-11T15:14:43Z
2014-07-11T15:14:43Z
A School District planned to fill an
open seat on its school board by appointment. The
media asked for public data about the applicants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601. The
District first responded that the data were private
under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, but gave
the data to the media six days after the application
period ended, after the school board approved a
resolution that it no longer considered board
members to be employees. The District?s initial
response was incorrect, but because the District
was obligated to redact private applicant data per
section 13.601, the District?s eventual response was
prompt and reasonable.
A School District planned to fill an
open seat on its school board by appointment. The
media asked for public data about the applicants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601. The
District first responded that the data were private
under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, but gave
the data to the media six days after the application
period ended, after the school board approved a
resolution that it no longer considered board
members to be employees. The District?s initial
response was incorrect, but because the District
was obligated to redact private applicant data per
section 13.601, the District?s eventual response was
prompt and reasonable.
267005
Advisory Opinion 14-008
July 11, 2014; Independent School District 833 (South Washington County Schools)
14-008
Independent School District 833 (South Washington County Schools)
Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials
Applicants for appointment to a public body and public body appointees
Personnel data, Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data, Elected and appointed officials, Applicants for appointment to a public body and public body appointees
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-007
2014-06-18T15:14:43Z
2014-06-18T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked
whether a City had complied with Minnesota
Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 3(a), regarding a
summary of the conclusions of an employee?s
performance evaluation at the next open meeting.
The City did not comply when it failed to provide a
summary at the next open meeting and because
the statement provided at a subsequent meeting
was insufficient.
A member of the public asked
whether a City had complied with Minnesota
Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 3(a), regarding a
summary of the conclusions of an employee?s
performance evaluation at the next open meeting.
The City did not comply when it failed to provide a
summary at the next open meeting and because
the statement provided at a subsequent meeting
was insufficient.
266366
Advisory Opinion 14-007
June 18, 2014; Newport City Council
14-007
Newport City Council
Closed meetings
Employee evaluation summary
Closed meetings
Closed meetings, Employee evaluation summary
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-006
2014-06-05T15:14:43Z
2014-06-05T15:14:43Z
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 District 625, St. Paul, respond appropriately to a March 25, 2014, request for data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 3?
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 District 625, St. Paul, respond appropriately to a March 25, 2014, request for data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 3?
267728
Advisory Opinion 14-006
June 5, 2014; Independent School District 625 (St. Paul)
14-006
Independent School District 625 (St. Paul)
Data subjects
Personnel data
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Complaint or charge
Clarification of request
Data subjects, Personnel data, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Personnel data, Requests for data, Response to data requests, Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days, Complaint or charge, Clarification of request
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-005
2014-06-02T15:14:43Z
2014-06-02T15:14:43Z
Did the Houston County Board of Commissioners comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, at its April 8, 2014, meeting?
Did the Houston County Board of Commissioners comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, at its April 8, 2014, meeting?
267821
Advisory Opinion 14-005
June 2, 2014; Houston County
14-005
Houston County
Closed meetings
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Attorney-client privilege
Statement on record
Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Attorney-client privilege, Statement on record
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-004
2014-05-12T15:14:43Z
2014-05-12T15:14:43Z
Did the Cold Spring City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, at the February 11, 2014, closed meeting?
Did the Cold Spring City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it closed the February 26, 2014, meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b)?
Did the Cold Spring City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, at the February 11, 2014, closed meeting?
Did the Cold Spring City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it closed the February 26, 2014, meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b)?
267354
Advisory Opinion 14-004
May 12, 2014; City of Cold Spring
14-004
City of Cold Spring
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Individual subject to authority
Discussion of not public data in an open meeting
Applicant data
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Individual subject to authority, Discussion of not public data in an open meeting, Applicant data
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-003
2014-04-23T15:14:43Z
2014-04-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a request for data related to Institutional Review Boards, specifically: studies, reports, meeting minutes and correspondence?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a request for data related to Institutional Review Boards, specifically: studies, reports, meeting minutes and correspondence?
266899
Advisory Opinion 14-003
April 23, 2014; University of Minnesota
14-003
University of Minnesota
Response to data requests
Appropriate response generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Appropriate response generally
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-002
2014-04-15T15:14:43Z
2014-04-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in an arbitration decision that sustains a grievance and reverses all aspects of any disciplinary action against a public employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in an arbitration decision that sustains a grievance and reverses all aspects of any disciplinary action against a public employee?
267615
Advisory Opinion 14-002
April 15, 2014; Bureau of Mediation Services
14-002
Bureau of Mediation Services
Personnel data
Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Grievance sustained
Personnel data
Personnel data, Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708), Grievance sustained
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 14-001
2014-03-26T15:14:43Z
2014-03-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board respond appropriately to a request for data about the January 7, 2014 executive session related to a conciliation agreement between the Board and the Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board respond appropriately to a request for data about the January 7, 2014 executive session related to a conciliation agreement between the Board and the Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus?
267002
Advisory Opinion 14-001
March 26, 2014; Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
14-001
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Response to data requests
Campaign finance and public disclosure (Chapter 10A)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Campaign finance and public disclosure (Chapter 10A)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-015
2013-12-23T16:14:43Z
2013-12-23T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked various questions about whether a township?s park commission was subject to Chapter 13D, the Open Meeting Law (OML) and whether the township complied with various other provisions of the OML. The Commissioner concluded that the Park Commission was subject to the OML based on the ordinance creating the commission. The OML is silent with respect to whether public bodies should create agendas, but if an agenda was provided to commission members, a copy must be made available at the meeting pursuant to section 13D.01, subd. 6. To the extent that an email from the chairman was a one way communication, it did not violate the OML. Finally, because the Board changed the time and place of a regular meeting and the place of a previously-noticed special meeting, it was required to provide notice of a special meeting ? three days notice, listing date, time, place, and purpose.
A member of the public asked various questions about whether a township?s park commission was subject to Chapter 13D, the Open Meeting Law (OML) and whether the township complied with various other provisions of the OML. The Commissioner concluded that the Park Commission was subject to the OML based on the ordinance creating the commission. The OML is silent with respect to whether public bodies should create agendas, but if an agenda was provided to commission members, a copy must be made available at the meeting pursuant to section 13D.01, subd. 6. To the extent that an email from the chairman was a one way communication, it did not violate the OML. Finally, because the Board changed the time and place of a regular meeting and the place of a previously-noticed special meeting, it was required to provide notice of a special meeting ? three days notice, listing date, time, place, and purpose.
267388
Advisory Opinion 13-015
December 23, 2013; Florence Township
13-015
Florence Township
Open Meeting Law
Agendas
Email
Special vs. emergency meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Agendas, Email, Special vs. emergency meeting
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-014
2013-11-27T16:14:43Z
2013-11-27T16:14:43Z
A government entity asked whether its method of creating summary data complied with Chapter 13. The data requester argued that the entity?s method did not create a risk of uniquely identifying an individual. In concluding that the entity is in the best position to make these types of determinations, the Commissioner noted that entities must balance their duty to provide access to public data with their responsibility to protect private data.
A government entity asked whether its method of creating summary data complied with Chapter 13. The data requester argued that the entity?s method did not create a risk of uniquely identifying an individual. In concluding that the entity is in the best position to make these types of determinations, the Commissioner noted that entities must balance their duty to provide access to public data with their responsibility to protect private data.
267778
Advisory Opinion 13-014
November 27, 2013; Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
13-014
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Tennessen warning
Benefit data
Entity in best position to determine
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning, Benefit data, Entity in best position to determine
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2013). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-013
2013-09-06T15:14:43Z
2013-09-06T15:14:43Z
A City asked about the classification of data on a driver?s license magnetic stripe and driving citations that it wanted to collect, create, and maintain. The City argued that the data were public arrest data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subd. 2. The Commissioner opined that the elements identified by the City as citation data were always public pursuant to section 13.82, subd. 2, for adult drivers. And, except for the name, sex, and address of adult drivers, which are public arrest data, the data on a driver?s license magnetic stripe are presumptively public, unless the data are a part of an active investigation.
A City asked about the classification of data on a driver?s license magnetic stripe and driving citations that it wanted to collect, create, and maintain. The City argued that the data were public arrest data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subd. 2. The Commissioner opined that the elements identified by the City as citation data were always public pursuant to section 13.82, subd. 2, for adult drivers. And, except for the name, sex, and address of adult drivers, which are public arrest data, the data on a driver?s license magnetic stripe are presumptively public, unless the data are a part of an active investigation.
267667
Advisory Opinion 13-013
September 6, 2013; City of Spring Lake Park
13-013
City of Spring Lake Park
Law enforcement data
Arrest data
Driver's license data (see also Drivers Privacy Protection Act)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Arrest data, Driver's license data (see also Drivers Privacy Protection Act)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-012
2013-08-09T15:14:43Z
2013-08-09T15:14:43Z
A member of the public asked whether
a city council had properly closed a meeting for labor
negotiation strategies and developments pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, sections 13D.01 and 13D.03. The
Commissioner opined that the City did not comply with
section 13D.01, because it did not identify the authority
to close the meeting or describe the subject of the
meeting. The City did not
comply with section 13D.03,
because it failed to vote in open
session to hold a closed
meeting, as required, and
because the Council also
discussed subjects beyond the
scope of labor negotiations and
developments
A member of the public asked whether
a city council had properly closed a meeting for labor
negotiation strategies and developments pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, sections 13D.01 and 13D.03. The
Commissioner opined that the City did not comply with
section 13D.01, because it did not identify the authority
to close the meeting or describe the subject of the
meeting. The City did not
comply with section 13D.03,
because it failed to vote in open
session to hold a closed
meeting, as required, and
because the Council also
discussed subjects beyond the
scope of labor negotiations and
developments
266988
Advisory Opinion 13-012
August 09, 2013; City of Mound
13-012
City of Mound
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Labor negotiations
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Labor negotiations
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-011
2013-06-14T15:14:43Z
2013-06-14T15:14:43Z
A school district interviewed a
student about his/her alleged involvement in an
incident off school property. The district gave the
student an oral Tennessen warning, which did not
meet the full statutory notice requirements. The oral
notice was not adequate because the district did not
clearly state the consequences to the student of
providing or not providing the requested data when it
knew of at least one consequence to the student if he/
she provided data that confirmed his/her involvement
in the incident. Also, the district did not identify those
persons outside the district to whom it was authorized
to disseminate the data, regardless of its intention to
do so.
A school district interviewed a
student about his/her alleged involvement in an
incident off school property. The district gave the
student an oral Tennessen warning, which did not
meet the full statutory notice requirements. The oral
notice was not adequate because the district did not
clearly state the consequences to the student of
providing or not providing the requested data when it
knew of at least one consequence to the student if he/
she provided data that confirmed his/her involvement
in the incident. Also, the district did not identify those
persons outside the district to whom it was authorized
to disseminate the data, regardless of its intention to
do so.
266924
Advisory Opinion 13-011
June 14, 2013; Independent School District 743 (Sauk Centre)
13-011
Independent School District 743 (Sauk Centre)
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-010
2013-04-11T15:14:43Z
2013-04-11T15:14:43Z
A member of the public sought access
from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety/
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (DPS/BCA) Archive
Service Repository to certain license plate data. BCA
and the local law enforcement agency have a joint
powers agreement that governs the collection and
maintenance of the data; however, neither DPS/BCA
nor the agency maintains all of the data that together
were responsive to the request. The Commissioner
also discussed whether any of the requested data are
system log files and/or audit trail data subject to a DPS
security information declaration under section 13.37,
as well as the applicability of the federal Driver?s
Privacy Protection Act to the classification of the data.
A member of the public sought access
from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety/
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (DPS/BCA) Archive
Service Repository to certain license plate data. BCA
and the local law enforcement agency have a joint
powers agreement that governs the collection and
maintenance of the data; however, neither DPS/BCA
nor the agency maintains all of the data that together
were responsive to the request. The Commissioner
also discussed whether any of the requested data are
system log files and/or audit trail data subject to a DPS
security information declaration under section 13.37,
as well as the applicability of the federal Driver?s
Privacy Protection Act to the classification of the data.
267892
Advisory Opinion 13-010
April 11, 2013; Department of Public Safety
13-010
Department of Public Safety
Security information
Records management/retention
Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management
Entity's discretion to withhold
Security information, Records management/retention
Security information, Records management/retention, Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management, Entity's discretion to withhold
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-009
2013-03-20T01:14:43Z
2013-03-20T01:14:43Z
A city council held a meeting using
Skype to include a council member at a remote location
outside of Minnesota, meeting all requirements in
section 13D.02. The council complied with
section13D.02, because it used Skype as it might have
used interactive television to conduct its meeting in a
manner that allowed it to meet its obligations. Further,
the plain language of the statute does not forbid a
member of a public body from ?attending? a public
meeting at a location ?open and accessible to the
public? outside of the entity?s geographic area, as long
as all other conditions of that section are met.
A city council held a meeting using
Skype to include a council member at a remote location
outside of Minnesota, meeting all requirements in
section 13D.02. The council complied with
section13D.02, because it used Skype as it might have
used interactive television to conduct its meeting in a
manner that allowed it to meet its obligations. Further,
the plain language of the statute does not forbid a
member of a public body from ?attending? a public
meeting at a location ?open and accessible to the
public? outside of the entity?s geographic area, as long
as all other conditions of that section are met.
267172
Advisory Opinion 13-009
March 19, 2013; City of Cohasset
13-009
City of Cohasset
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Interactive Television (Skype)
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Interactive Television (Skype)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-008
2013-03-19T14:14:43Z
2013-03-19T14:14:43Z
Each administrator of a Minnesota
Veterans Home is a ?public official? for purposes of
section 13.43, subd. 2(e)(3), because under section
198.005, each administrator acts as the administrative
head for his/her veterans home.
Each administrator of a Minnesota
Veterans Home is a ?public official? for purposes of
section 13.43, subd. 2(e)(3), because under section
198.005, each administrator acts as the administrative
head for his/her veterans home.
266956
Advisory Opinion 13-008
March 19, 2013; Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
13-008
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-007
2013-03-19T10:14:43Z
2013-03-19T10:14:43Z
A member of the public requested a school district?s data practices access policies and procedures required by sections 13.025 and 13.03. The district replied that it did not maintain a single written document that details its public data access procedures, but that it follows the procedures set forth in statute. The district did not fulfill its obligation to produce a ?written data access policy? that ?is easily available to the public.?
A member of the public requested a school district?s data practices access policies and procedures required by sections 13.025 and 13.03. The district replied that it did not maintain a single written document that details its public data access procedures, but that it follows the procedures set forth in statute. The district did not fulfill its obligation to produce a ?written data access policy? that ?is easily available to the public.?
266427
Advisory Opinion 13-007
March 19, 2013; Independent School District 625 (St. Paul)
13-007
Independent School District 625 (St. Paul)
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-005
2013-03-06T02:14:43Z
2013-03-06T02:14:43Z
Note: this opinion relates to 13-001. A member of the public sought access to data related to a
request for proposal (RFP) under section 13.591, subd. 3(b) and 4(a). The entity cancelled procurement for the
original contract prior to completion of the evaluation process, and three weeks later, re-solicited two new RFPs for
the project. Although the entity plans to issue more RFPs in connection with the project, the evaluation process for
the two re-solicited RFPs is complete, and all data submitted in response to the original RFP are now public (except
trade secret) under section 13.591, subd. 3(b). For the same reasons, ?evaluative data,? are also public, pursuant to
section 13.591, subd. 4(a), except trade secret data.
Note: this opinion relates to 13-001. A member of the public sought access to data related to a
request for proposal (RFP) under section 13.591, subd. 3(b) and 4(a). The entity cancelled procurement for the
original contract prior to completion of the evaluation process, and three weeks later, re-solicited two new RFPs for
the project. Although the entity plans to issue more RFPs in connection with the project, the evaluation process for
the two re-solicited RFPs is complete, and all data submitted in response to the original RFP are now public (except
trade secret) under section 13.591, subd. 3(b). For the same reasons, ?evaluative data,? are also public, pursuant to
section 13.591, subd. 4(a), except trade secret data.
267312
Advisory Opinion 13-005
March 5, 2013; Metropolitan Council
13-005
Metropolitan Council
Business Data
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Business Data
Business Data, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-006
2013-03-05T16:14:43Z
2013-03-05T16:14:43Z
An entity asked about the classification of grades and GPAs on undergraduate and graduate
transcripts provided to the entity. Section 13.43, classifies ?education and training background? data as public, but
does not define ?education and training background.? Previous opinions have addressed the scope of those terms
only as it relates to dates, specific institutions of learning, and places of employment. Using common dictionary
definitions, grades and GPAs are not ?education and training background.? A specific grade or GPA is not part of the
general education and training background of an employee or applicant and does not describe the knowledge,
development, or experience that an applicant or employee has achieved. Accordingly, those data are private.
An entity asked about the classification of grades and GPAs on undergraduate and graduate
transcripts provided to the entity. Section 13.43, classifies ?education and training background? data as public, but
does not define ?education and training background.? Previous opinions have addressed the scope of those terms
only as it relates to dates, specific institutions of learning, and places of employment. Using common dictionary
definitions, grades and GPAs are not ?education and training background.? A specific grade or GPA is not part of the
general education and training background of an employee or applicant and does not describe the knowledge,
development, or experience that an applicant or employee has achieved. Accordingly, those data are private.
267339
Advisory Opinion 13-006
March 5, 2013; Independent School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
13-006
Independent School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
Personnel data
Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Personnel data
Personnel data, Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-004
2013-02-12T16:14:43Z
2013-02-12T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked for
access to data related to the departure of a director
in a city, pursuant to 2012 amendments to section
13.43, subdivision 2(e)(iii). Although the director
worked in a management capacity for the city, which
has a population of more than 7,500, he did
not report to ?the chief administrative officer
or the individual acting in an equivalent
position.? Therefore, under the plain language
of section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)(iii), he is not
a public official, and neither are the City?s
police and fire chiefs, among others in City
management positions
A member of the public asked for
access to data related to the departure of a director
in a city, pursuant to 2012 amendments to section
13.43, subdivision 2(e)(iii). Although the director
worked in a management capacity for the city, which
has a population of more than 7,500, he did
not report to ?the chief administrative officer
or the individual acting in an equivalent
position.? Therefore, under the plain language
of section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)(iii), he is not
a public official, and neither are the City?s
police and fire chiefs, among others in City
management positions
267180
Advisory Opinion 13-004
February 12, 2013; City of Minneapolis
13-004
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Spencer Cronk
Note: Subsequent to this opinion the Legislature amended Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)(4)(iii), to broaden the public official employees ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-003
2013-01-23T16:14:43Z
2013-01-23T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked
whether an entity responded appropriately to a
request for property inspection data. The requester
made her original request in December of 2011,
after which the entity stated that she had received
all data related to that request. She subsequently
received data she considered responsive to that
request in June 2012. Due to the nature of the
correspondence between the requester and the
entity, the Commissioner was unable to come to a
conclusion as to whether the entity responded
appropriately, though it appeared it acted in good
faith throughout the communications.
A member of the public asked
whether an entity responded appropriately to a
request for property inspection data. The requester
made her original request in December of 2011,
after which the entity stated that she had received
all data related to that request. She subsequently
received data she considered responsive to that
request in June 2012. Due to the nature of the
correspondence between the requester and the
entity, the Commissioner was unable to come to a
conclusion as to whether the entity responded
appropriately, though it appeared it acted in good
faith throughout the communications.
267963
Advisory Opinion 13-003
January 23, 2013; City of Minneapolis
13-003
City of Minneapolis
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-002
2013-01-14T16:14:43Z
2013-01-14T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked
whether an entity responded properly to a request
for certain personnel data it maintained. The
requester asked for copies of the job application and
supplement of a current employee. The entity
responded by creating a list of public data elements
but did not make copies of the actual documents.
The entity did not respond appropriately; it should
have provided access to the actual data after
redacting not public portions of the documents. The
plain language of section 13.03, subdivision 3, states
that requesters ?shall be permitted to inspect and
copy public government data.?
A member of the public asked
whether an entity responded properly to a request
for certain personnel data it maintained. The
requester asked for copies of the job application and
supplement of a current employee. The entity
responded by creating a list of public data elements
but did not make copies of the actual documents.
The entity did not respond appropriately; it should
have provided access to the actual data after
redacting not public portions of the documents. The
plain language of section 13.03, subdivision 3, states
that requesters ?shall be permitted to inspect and
copy public government data.?
267211
Advisory Opinion 13-002
January 14, 2013; Scott County
13-002
Scott County
Personnel data
Response to data requests
Access to actual data
Personnel data, Response to data requests
Personnel data, Response to data requests, Access to actual data
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 13-001
2013-01-08T16:14:43Z
2013-01-08T16:14:43Z
A member of the public sought access
to data related to a request for proposal (RFP) under
the process in section 13.591, subd. 3(b). The entity
cancelled procurement for the original contract prior
to completion of the evaluation process, and three
weeks later, re-solicited two new RFPs for the project.
The entity?s decision to cancel the
RFP did not mean it ?abandon
[ed] the purchase? (at which
point data that are otherwise
protected become public), even
though the scope of the resolicited RFPs differed from the
original, the project that is the
subject of the RFPs is unchanged.
A member of the public sought access
to data related to a request for proposal (RFP) under
the process in section 13.591, subd. 3(b). The entity
cancelled procurement for the original contract prior
to completion of the evaluation process, and three
weeks later, re-solicited two new RFPs for the project.
The entity?s decision to cancel the
RFP did not mean it ?abandon
[ed] the purchase? (at which
point data that are otherwise
protected become public), even
though the scope of the resolicited RFPs differed from the
original, the project that is the
subject of the RFPs is unchanged.
267196
Advisory Opinion 13-001
January 8, 2013; Metropolitan Council
13-001
Metropolitan Council
Business Data
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Business Data
Business Data, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-019
2012-12-11T16:14:43Z
2012-12-11T16:14:43Z
An entity asked whether
communications sent by its board members from their
personal accounts and equipment were government
data and if so, how those data were classified. When
the board members were acting in their official
capacity in calling, emailing, or writing, the data were
government data subject to Chapter 13. The
communications are classified as public under the
general presumption, and residential address and
email or telephone number are public data as well,
pursuant to section 13.601, subd. 3(b), as well.
An entity asked whether
communications sent by its board members from their
personal accounts and equipment were government
data and if so, how those data were classified. When
the board members were acting in their official
capacity in calling, emailing, or writing, the data were
government data subject to Chapter 13. The
communications are classified as public under the
general presumption, and residential address and
email or telephone number are public data as well,
pursuant to section 13.601, subd. 3(b), as well.
267413
Advisory Opinion 12-019
December 11, 2012; Duluth Airport Authority
12-019
Duluth Airport Authority
Personnel data
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Personal email, phone account - business use
Personnel data
Personnel data, Government data (13.02, subd. 7), Personal email, phone account - business use
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-018
2012-12-06T02:14:43Z
2012-12-06T02:14:43Z
A member of the public asked whether
an entity improperly released private data about a
board member. At the time it released data to the
public, the entity?s human resources director
considered board members to be entity employees.
The board passed a resolution that members are not
employees six weeks later, and there was no evidence
in the record that the entity had taken any other
affirmative action regarding their employment status
before then. Accordingly, the data were personnel
data about the board member, regardless of any
action to the contrary the board took subsequently.
The entity was obligated to determine the
classification of data before releasing it to the public.
A member of the public asked whether
an entity improperly released private data about a
board member. At the time it released data to the
public, the entity?s human resources director
considered board members to be entity employees.
The board passed a resolution that members are not
employees six weeks later, and there was no evidence
in the record that the entity had taken any other
affirmative action regarding their employment status
before then. Accordingly, the data were personnel
data about the board member, regardless of any
action to the contrary the board took subsequently.
The entity was obligated to determine the
classification of data before releasing it to the public.
267164
Advisory Opinion 12-018
December 5, 2012; Independent School District 15 (St. Francis)
12-018
Independent School District 15 (St. Francis)
Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials
School board members
Personnel data, Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data, Elected and appointed officials, School board members
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-017
2012-11-05T16:14:43Z
2012-11-05T16:14:43Z
A reporter asked a county attorney
for access to data about a crime lab. The attorney
stated to the Commissioner that the requested data
are used, collected, stored and disseminated
exclusively in connection with his professional
activities as a prosecuting attorney, and that the
crime lab data relate to on-going as well as previous
criminal prosecutions. As such, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, those data are
exempt from disclosure.
The Commissioner did not review the data in
question and cannot determine whether the county
attorney maintains any other data regarding the
crime lab that are not exempt from disclosure under
section 13.393. For example, if the county attorney
maintains data related to any agreements his office
has entered into with the lab, those data likely are
not protected by section 13.393
A reporter asked a county attorney
for access to data about a crime lab. The attorney
stated to the Commissioner that the requested data
are used, collected, stored and disseminated
exclusively in connection with his professional
activities as a prosecuting attorney, and that the
crime lab data relate to on-going as well as previous
criminal prosecutions. As such, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, those data are
exempt from disclosure.
The Commissioner did not review the data in
question and cannot determine whether the county
attorney maintains any other data regarding the
crime lab that are not exempt from disclosure under
section 13.393. For example, if the county attorney
maintains data related to any agreements his office
has entered into with the lab, those data likely are
not protected by section 13.393
267599
Advisory Opinion 12-017
November 5, 2012; Dakota County Attorney's Office
12-017
Dakota County Attorney's Office
Attorney data
Attorney data
Work product
Attorney data
Attorney data, Attorney data, Work product
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-016
2012-10-22T15:14:43Z
2012-10-22T15:14:43Z
A newspaper asked whether a
county responded appropriately to its request for
access to voter challenge status data. The County
responded that the names and/or numbers of voters
whose eligibility was challenged by the County were
not accessible to the public under Minnesota Statutes,
section 201.091. Section 201.091, subdivision 1
restricts access to the ?master list?; however, voter
challenge status is not an element on that list.
Subdivision 2 grants access to the ?public information
list? as well as ?other information from the statewide
registration system.? Based on the plain language of
the law, Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9120, and
advisory opinion 00-038, the Commissioner opined
that the newspaper should have been given access to
the voter challenge status data.
A newspaper asked whether a
county responded appropriately to its request for
access to voter challenge status data. The County
responded that the names and/or numbers of voters
whose eligibility was challenged by the County were
not accessible to the public under Minnesota Statutes,
section 201.091. Section 201.091, subdivision 1
restricts access to the ?master list?; however, voter
challenge status is not an element on that list.
Subdivision 2 grants access to the ?public information
list? as well as ?other information from the statewide
registration system.? Based on the plain language of
the law, Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9120, and
advisory opinion 00-038, the Commissioner opined
that the newspaper should have been given access to
the voter challenge status data.
266868
Advisory Opinion 12-016
October 22, 2012; St. Louis County
12-016
St. Louis County
Requests for data
Voter registration files (201.091)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Voter registration files (201.091)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-015
2012-10-08T15:14:43Z
2012-10-08T15:14:43Z
A charter school asked whether it
was required to share not public data with the
Minnesota Board of Teaching, following an initial
report to the Board by the school. The Commissioner
determined that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 122A.20, a school is required to share with the
Board any termination or disciplinary proceeding, any
settlement or compromise, or any investigative file in
the school?s files, regardless of any provision in
Chapter 13.
A charter school asked whether it
was required to share not public data with the
Minnesota Board of Teaching, following an initial
report to the Board by the school. The Commissioner
determined that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 122A.20, a school is required to share with the
Board any termination or disciplinary proceeding, any
settlement or compromise, or any investigative file in
the school?s files, regardless of any provision in
Chapter 13.
267975
Advisory Opinion 12-015
October 8, 2012; Concordia Creative Learning Academy (CCLA)
12-015
Concordia Creative Learning Academy (CCLA)
Data sharing
Personnel data
Licensing data
Personnel data
Charter schools
Tennessen warning notice
Data sharing, Personnel data, Licensing data
Data sharing, Personnel data, Licensing data, Personnel data, Charter schools, Tennessen warning notice
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-014
2012-09-18T15:14:43Z
2012-09-18T15:14:43Z
A County asked whether
implementing a web-based automated crime mapping
program would violate the rights of data subjects. The
Commissioner opined that certain data subjects? rights
could be violated by the automated system as
described by the County. The program, which uploads
law enforcement data to the program automatically
each evening, did not allow for the County to perform
its duty to exercise discretion in certain situations as
required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82.
A County asked whether
implementing a web-based automated crime mapping
program would violate the rights of data subjects. The
Commissioner opined that certain data subjects? rights
could be violated by the automated system as
described by the County. The program, which uploads
law enforcement data to the program automatically
each evening, did not allow for the County to perform
its duty to exercise discretion in certain situations as
required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82.
267306
Advisory Opinion 12-014
September 18, 2012; Stearns County
12-014
Stearns County
Law enforcement data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-013
2012-08-20T15:14:43Z
2012-08-20T15:14:43Z
The Commissioner determined that
an entity appropriately denied a request for access
to all data about a particular program, including data
on employees who participated in the program,
because the program as a whole is under active
criminal investigation, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 7, and the data
are therefore classified as confidential/protected
nonpublic.
The requester also asked for access to ?Statements
of Charges,? referred to in public memoranda, to the
extent they contained the specific reasons for, and
data that document the basis of, final disciplinary
action the entity took against an employee.
(Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)
(5).) The Commissioner opined that because the
memoranda refer to the employee?s actions as
?outlined in the Statements of Charges,? and given
the entity?s description of the data contained
therein, at least some, if not all, of the data in the
Statements are public.
The Commissioner determined that
an entity appropriately denied a request for access
to all data about a particular program, including data
on employees who participated in the program,
because the program as a whole is under active
criminal investigation, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 7, and the data
are therefore classified as confidential/protected
nonpublic.
The requester also asked for access to ?Statements
of Charges,? referred to in public memoranda, to the
extent they contained the specific reasons for, and
data that document the basis of, final disciplinary
action the entity took against an employee.
(Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)
(5).) The Commissioner opined that because the
memoranda refer to the employee?s actions as
?outlined in the Statements of Charges,? and given
the entity?s description of the data contained
therein, at least some, if not all, of the data in the
Statements are public.
267320
Advisory Opinion 12-013
August 20, 2012; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
12-013
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Undercover officers
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Undercover officers
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2012). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-012
2012-07-11T15:14:43Z
2012-07-11T15:14:43Z
A County asked about the
classification of the name and cancelled check of a
donor to a County project who wished to remain
anonymous. The Commissioner determined that the
data are not classified under Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.792, and are presumptively public. The
Commissioner also commented that, given some of
the data relate to the donor?s checking account and
bank routing numbers, the County might want to
consider whether those data might be classified under
A County asked about the
classification of the name and cancelled check of a
donor to a County project who wished to remain
anonymous. The Commissioner determined that the
data are not classified under Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.792, and are presumptively public. The
Commissioner also commented that, given some of
the data relate to the donor?s checking account and
bank routing numbers, the County might want to
consider whether those data might be classified under
267954
Advisory Opinion 12-012
July 11, 2012; Wabasha County
12-012
Wabasha County
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-011
2012-05-29T15:14:43Z
2012-05-29T15:14:43Z
A gathering of ?ditch viewers?
appointed by a Watershed District Board (drainage
authority) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
103E, is not subject to the Open Meeting Law
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D). The ditch viewers
are not a separate public body subject to the OML, and
given the nature of the viewers? statutory duties, they
are also not a committee, subcommittee, board,
department or commission of the Board. The Board
appoints the viewers, whose duties and
responsibilities are described in statute, but it has the
final authority to make determinations regarding any
drainage project.
A gathering of ?ditch viewers?
appointed by a Watershed District Board (drainage
authority) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
103E, is not subject to the Open Meeting Law
(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D). The ditch viewers
are not a separate public body subject to the OML, and
given the nature of the viewers? statutory duties, they
are also not a committee, subcommittee, board,
department or commission of the Board. The Board
appoints the viewers, whose duties and
responsibilities are described in statute, but it has the
final authority to make determinations regarding any
drainage project.
267021
Advisory Opinion 12-011
May 29, 2012; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD)
12-011
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD)
Open Meeting Law
Interpretation of meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Interpretation of meeting
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-010
2012-05-16T15:14:43Z
2012-05-16T15:14:43Z
An individual who was pulled over by
peace officers and subjected to a strip search asked for
access to the squad car video of the incident. The City
denied access, saying it was private personnel data
because there is an active internal affairs investigation.
The videotape contains arrest and/or response/incident
data, and as such, may not be classified as private
personnel data, even if the City is now using those data in
its internal affairs investigation of the officers.
An individual who was pulled over by
peace officers and subjected to a strip search asked for
access to the squad car video of the incident. The City
denied access, saying it was private personnel data
because there is an active internal affairs investigation.
The videotape contains arrest and/or response/incident
data, and as such, may not be classified as private
personnel data, even if the City is now using those data in
its internal affairs investigation of the officers.
267661
Advisory Opinion 12-010
May 16, 2012; City of Minneapolis Police Department
12-010
City of Minneapolis Police Department
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Law enforcement
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Law enforcement
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-009
2012-05-03T01:14:43Z
2012-05-03T01:14:43Z
In response to a request for a copy of the
superintendent?s contract, a school district provided
access to public personnel data it extracted from the
contract, but refused to provide a redacted copy of the
contract itself. The District should have provided a copy of
the actual contract, with appropriate redactions if
applicable.
In response to a request for a copy of the
superintendent?s contract, a school district provided
access to public personnel data it extracted from the
contract, but refused to provide a redacted copy of the
contract itself. The District should have provided a copy of
the actual contract, with appropriate redactions if
applicable.
267541
Advisory Opinion 12-009
May 2, 2012; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
12-009
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Inspection
Personnel data
Response to data requests
Access to actual data
Actual physical data
Employment contract
Inspection, Personnel data, Response to data requests
Inspection, Personnel data, Response to data requests, Access to actual data, Actual physical data, Employment contract
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-008
2012-05-02T15:14:43Z
2012-05-02T15:14:43Z
A newspaper asked if a school district
complied with the Open Meeting Law regarding its
summary of the superintendent's performance evaluation.
The Board conducted the evaluation during a closed
?workshop? meeting held before its regular meeting, and
provided a summary at a regular meeting the next month
(see Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a)).
The workshop was a special meeting pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 1, and
therefore separate from the regular meeting that
immediately followed adjournment of the special meeting.
Thus, the Board should have provided the summary at that
regular meeting, because it was its next open meeting.
Also, public bodies should convene and adjourn or
otherwise conclude meetings in open session.
A newspaper asked if a school district
complied with the Open Meeting Law regarding its
summary of the superintendent's performance evaluation.
The Board conducted the evaluation during a closed
?workshop? meeting held before its regular meeting, and
provided a summary at a regular meeting the next month
(see Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a)).
The workshop was a special meeting pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 1, and
therefore separate from the regular meeting that
immediately followed adjournment of the special meeting.
Thus, the Board should have provided the summary at that
regular meeting, because it was its next open meeting.
Also, public bodies should convene and adjourn or
otherwise conclude meetings in open session.
267496
Advisory Opinion 12-008
May 2, 2012; South Washington County School Board
12-008
South Washington County School Board
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Closed meetings
Statement on record
Employee evaluation summary
Interpretation of meeting
Recessed/continued meetings
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Statement on record, Employee evaluation summary, Interpretation of meeting, Recessed/continued meetings
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-007
2012-04-21T01:14:43Z
2012-04-21T01:14:43Z
A city asked about the classification of
certain data it collected and maintained about a candidate
for public office. The candidate submitted an Affidavit of
Candidacy and a copy of her driver?s license as proof of
residency. Both the Affidavit and the copy of the driver?s
license are public pursuant to the general presumption
A city asked about the classification of
certain data it collected and maintained about a candidate
for public office. The candidate submitted an Affidavit of
Candidacy and a copy of her driver?s license as proof of
residency. Both the Affidavit and the copy of the driver?s
license are public pursuant to the general presumption
266957
Advisory Opinion 12-007
April 20, 2012; City of Emily
12-007
City of Emily
Elected and appointed officials
Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-006
2012-04-20T15:14:43Z
2012-04-20T15:14:43Z
A school district asked about the
classification of certain data in a separation agreement
between the district and a former employee. The district
provided redacted copies of the agreement in response to
data requests by the media, stating that the redacted
portions contained data classified as private by Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 4. Some of the
redacted data were public under Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.43, subdivision 2(a), as well as the general
presumption. Also, some of the data were properly
classified as private personnel data
A school district asked about the
classification of certain data in a separation agreement
between the district and a former employee. The district
provided redacted copies of the agreement in response to
data requests by the media, stating that the redacted
portions contained data classified as private by Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 4. Some of the
redacted data were public under Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.43, subdivision 2(a), as well as the general
presumption. Also, some of the data were properly
classified as private personnel data
267001
Advisory Opinion 12-006
April 20, 2012; School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage)
12-006
School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage)
Personnel data
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Settlement agreements
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-005
2012-04-03T15:14:43Z
2012-04-03T15:14:43Z
An individual requested access to the
dates applicants for public employment applied and took
qualifying tests. The dates alone, i.e., not associated with
any individual, are not data on individuals, and therefore
cannot be private personnel data. The entity stated that in
response, it had to prepare ?summary data? per
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 19.
However, summary data must be derived from what is
otherwise completely private or confidential data.
Accordingly, summary data cannot be derived from
applicant data, which are both public and private. To
comply with the data request, the entity simply needed to
redact all data from the applications and tests except the
dates, rather than prepare a summary of the data.
An individual requested access to the
dates applicants for public employment applied and took
qualifying tests. The dates alone, i.e., not associated with
any individual, are not data on individuals, and therefore
cannot be private personnel data. The entity stated that in
response, it had to prepare ?summary data? per
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 19.
However, summary data must be derived from what is
otherwise completely private or confidential data.
Accordingly, summary data cannot be derived from
applicant data, which are both public and private. To
comply with the data request, the entity simply needed to
redact all data from the applications and tests except the
dates, rather than prepare a summary of the data.
267944
Advisory Opinion 12-005
April 3, 2012; School District 709 (Duluth)
12-005
School District 709 (Duluth)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests
Response to data requests,
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-004
2012-03-08T16:14:43Z
2012-03-08T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Kasson Library Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, regarding notice of a special meeting held Friday, October 21, 2011?
Did the City of Kasson Library Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, regarding electronic recordings of certain closed meetings?
Did the City of Kasson Library Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, regarding notice of a special meeting held Friday, October 21, 2011?
Did the City of Kasson Library Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, regarding electronic recordings of certain closed meetings?
266443
Advisory Opinion 12-004
March 8, 2012; City of Kasson Library Board
12-004
City of Kasson Library Board
Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law
Special meeting notice
Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law, Special meeting notice
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-003
2012-02-01T02:14:43Z
2012-02-01T02:14:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a November 15, 2011, request for access to the following data: dates of applications and dates of testing for all applicants for a certain City position?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a November 15, 2011, request for access to the following data: dates of applications and dates of testing for all applicants for a certain City position?
267839
Advisory Opinion 12-003
January 31, 2012; City of Minneapolis
12-003
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Redaction
Summary data
Data not on individuals
Undercover law enforcement officer
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Public and not public data
Personnel data, Redaction, Summary data
Personnel data, Redaction, Summary data, Data not on individuals, Undercover law enforcement officer, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data), Public and not public data
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-002
2012-01-31T16:14:43Z
2012-01-31T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.643, what is the classification of data in ?animal test charts? that the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) maintains?
May the Board release data in response to a request such as the following: ?the type and identification numbers of animals located on John Doe?s premises, ID # 11111??
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.643, what is the classification of data in ?animal test charts? that the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) maintains?
May the Board release data in response to a request such as the following: ?the type and identification numbers of animals located on John Doe?s premises, ID # 11111??
267369
Advisory Opinion 12-002
January 31, 2012; Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH)
12-002
Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH)
Requests for data
Public data linked with private identifying data
Data revealed in request determines entity response
Requests for data
Requests for data, Public data linked with private identifying data, Data revealed in request determines entity response
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 12-001
2012-01-12T16:14:43Z
2012-01-12T16:14:43Z
An individual asked if a school district
violated the Open Meeting Law (OML) when it
conducted an open meeting (a 15-minute presentation
by the superintendent with a quorum of school board
members present) then broke in to small discussion
groups where the board members were in separate
locations and could not hear and/or see one another.
The Commissioner concluded that a quorum of the full
body did not participate in any of those discussions
and therefore the board did not violate the OML.
The Commissioner also acknowledged the requester?s
concern that the Board violated a purpose of the OML
as articulated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, i.e.,
?to afford the public an opportunity to present its
views to the [public body].? Prior Lake American v.
Mader, 642 N.W.2d 729, 735 (Minn. 2002). However,
the OML does not provide the public with the right to
speak at a public meeting.
In addition, the requester asserted that the board
violated the OML because it did not create meeting
minutes. The Commissioner noted that the OML does
not require a public body to do so.
An individual asked if a school district
violated the Open Meeting Law (OML) when it
conducted an open meeting (a 15-minute presentation
by the superintendent with a quorum of school board
members present) then broke in to small discussion
groups where the board members were in separate
locations and could not hear and/or see one another.
The Commissioner concluded that a quorum of the full
body did not participate in any of those discussions
and therefore the board did not violate the OML.
The Commissioner also acknowledged the requester?s
concern that the Board violated a purpose of the OML
as articulated by the Minnesota Supreme Court, i.e.,
?to afford the public an opportunity to present its
views to the [public body].? Prior Lake American v.
Mader, 642 N.W.2d 729, 735 (Minn. 2002). However,
the OML does not provide the public with the right to
speak at a public meeting.
In addition, the requester asserted that the board
violated the OML because it did not create meeting
minutes. The Commissioner noted that the OML does
not require a public body to do so.
267707
Advisory Opinion 12-001
January 12, 2012; School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
12-001
School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
Open Meeting Law
Interpretation of meeting
Public comments
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Interpretation of meeting, Public comments
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-019
2011-12-22T16:14:00Z
2011-12-22T16:14:00Z
A school district asked about the
classification of certain school board correspondence.
Correspondence (email)
sent from one individual
to more than one school
board member, or sent to one board member by more
than one individual, is private data under Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2, if neither the
sender(s) nor board member(s) has previously made
the email public. If such an email is classified as private
data, the Commissioner opined that the school district
is not required (in response to a data request) to seek
a decision by the board member(s) or individual(s)
senders as to whether s/he/they choose to make the
email public. If such an email is classified as private
data, it must be released in response to a data request
if one board member or one individual sender chooses
to make it public.
If any sender or recipient has forwarded an email or
shared the contents of an email with a person or entity
(other than the district), the email is public data.
A school district asked about the
classification of certain school board correspondence.
Correspondence (email)
sent from one individual
to more than one school
board member, or sent to one board member by more
than one individual, is private data under Minnesota
Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2, if neither the
sender(s) nor board member(s) has previously made
the email public. If such an email is classified as private
data, the Commissioner opined that the school district
is not required (in response to a data request) to seek
a decision by the board member(s) or individual(s)
senders as to whether s/he/they choose to make the
email public. If such an email is classified as private
data, it must be released in response to a data request
if one board member or one individual sender chooses
to make it public.
If any sender or recipient has forwarded an email or
shared the contents of an email with a person or entity
(other than the district), the email is public data.
267905
Advisory Opinion 11-019
December 22, 2011; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
11-019
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials,
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2011). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-018
2011-12-09T16:14:43Z
2011-12-09T16:14:43Z
A minor student is alleged to have
engaged in the maltreatment of another minor
student; district employees filed a report under
Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556. The district
asked what data, including surveillance video from the
hallways, written communication between district staff
and the social services agency, and amongst district
employees and administration, that it must provide to
the parent about her/his child, who is the subject of
the allegations of abuse.
The Commissioner discussed that it appears that the
data in question are classified either by Minnesota
Statutes, sections 13.32 or 626.556, subdivision 11. It
is also possible that some of the data are classified by
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43. The parent of a
minor student has the right to gain access to private
data about him/her. The identities of the mandated
reporters are confidential.
A minor student is alleged to have
engaged in the maltreatment of another minor
student; district employees filed a report under
Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556. The district
asked what data, including surveillance video from the
hallways, written communication between district staff
and the social services agency, and amongst district
employees and administration, that it must provide to
the parent about her/his child, who is the subject of
the allegations of abuse.
The Commissioner discussed that it appears that the
data in question are classified either by Minnesota
Statutes, sections 13.32 or 626.556, subdivision 11. It
is also possible that some of the data are classified by
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43. The parent of a
minor student has the right to gain access to private
data about him/her. The identities of the mandated
reporters are confidential.
267140
Advisory Opinion 11-018
December 9, 2011; School District 23 (Frazee-Vergas)
11-018
School District 23 (Frazee-Vergas)
Educational data
Child maltreatment data (626.556)
Educational data
Educational data, Child maltreatment data (626.556)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-017
2011-11-23T16:14:43Z
2011-11-23T16:14:43Z
An employee asked if his rights were
violated when his county employer collected his
fingerprints and other private data, including Social
Security number (SSN), and did not provide a
Tennessen warning notice (see Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.04, subdivision 2) prior to collecting the
data.
The Commissioner discussed the contents of an email
sent to all county staff prior to the data collection
(which the county argued constituted the Tennessen
notice) and found that it met some of the notice
requirements. However, the notice did not adequately
explain the consequences of supplying or not
supplying the fingerprints. In addition, going forward,
the Commissioner discussed that it would be helpful to
clearly label a Tennessen notice as such. Finally, the
Commissioner noted that if an entity is collecting an
individual?s SSN, federal law imposes some additional
notice requirements.
An employee asked if his rights were
violated when his county employer collected his
fingerprints and other private data, including Social
Security number (SSN), and did not provide a
Tennessen warning notice (see Minnesota Statutes,
section 13.04, subdivision 2) prior to collecting the
data.
The Commissioner discussed the contents of an email
sent to all county staff prior to the data collection
(which the county argued constituted the Tennessen
notice) and found that it met some of the notice
requirements. However, the notice did not adequately
explain the consequences of supplying or not
supplying the fingerprints. In addition, going forward,
the Commissioner discussed that it would be helpful to
clearly label a Tennessen notice as such. Finally, the
Commissioner noted that if an entity is collecting an
individual?s SSN, federal law imposes some additional
notice requirements.
267261
Advisory Opinion 11-017
November 23, 2011; Dakota County Attorney's Office
11-017
Dakota County Attorney's Office
Data subjects
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects
Data subjects, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-016
2011-11-07T16:14:43Z
2011-11-07T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Sauk Rapids comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to data provided to the City and/or the City?s contractor by a private company that the City then used to determine whether to provide financial assistance to the company?
Did the City of Sauk Rapids comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to data provided to the City and/or the City?s contractor by a private company that the City then used to determine whether to provide financial assistance to the company?
267238
Advisory Opinion 11-016
November 7, 2011; City of Sauk Rapids
11-016
City of Sauk Rapids
Contracts/privatization
Business data (13.591)
Official records
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Business data (13.591), Official records
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-015
2011-11-01T15:14:43Z
2011-11-01T15:14:43Z
Should a prosecutor?s office require a release of information signed by the victim prior to releasing data to that victim?s legal representative under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 13?
Should a prosecutor?s office require a release of information signed by the victim prior to releasing data to that victim?s legal representative under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 13?
267555
Advisory Opinion 11-015
November 1, 2011; Clay County Attorney's Office
11-015
Clay County Attorney's Office
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Law enforcement data
Authority to release
Confidential data
Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Law enforcement data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Law enforcement data, Authority to release, Confidential data, Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-014
2011-10-21T15:14:43Z
2011-10-21T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Faribault comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to city score sheets of local softball games?
Did the City of Faribault comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to city score sheets of local softball games?
267384
Advisory Opinion 11-014
October 21, 2011; City of Faribault
11-014
City of Faribault
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Implied vs. written
Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Implied vs. written, Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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english
Advisory Opinion 11-013
2011-09-08T15:15:43Z
2011-09-08T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must the City of Hibbing provide access to the following data to a former employee: written informal complaints and observations about that former employee made by one or more City employees?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must the City of Hibbing provide access to the following data to a former employee: written informal complaints and observations about that former employee made by one or more City employees?
268003
Advisory Opinion 11-013
September 8, 2011; City of Hibbing
11-013
City of Hibbing
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Complainant identity
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Complainant identity
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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english
Advisory Opinion 11-012
2011-09-08T15:14:43Z
2011-09-08T15:14:43Z
Is the Dakota County Agricultural Society Board subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Is the Dakota County Agricultural Society Board subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
267109
Advisory Opinion 11-012
September 8, 2011; Dakota County Agricultural Society Board
11-012
Dakota County Agricultural Society Board
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-011
2011-06-29T15:19:43Z
2011-06-29T15:19:43Z
May the City of Saint Paul classify architectural plans and other documents related to the construction of a particular building as not public ?security information? pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 1(a)?
May the City of Saint Paul classify architectural plans and other documents related to the construction of a particular building as not public ?security information? pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 1(a)?
267293
Advisory Opinion 11-011
June 29, 2011; City of Saint Paul
11-011
City of Saint Paul
Security information
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security information
Security information, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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english
Advisory Opinion 11-010
2011-06-27T15:18:43Z
2011-06-27T15:18:43Z
Did the City of Red Wing comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its redaction of certain data in the appraisal of Minnesota National Golf Links?
Did the City of Red Wing comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its redaction of certain data in the appraisal of Minnesota National Golf Links?
267162
Advisory Opinion 11-010
June 27, 2011; City of Red Wing
11-010
City of Red Wing
Property Data
Appraisals (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Appraisals (13.44)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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english
Advisory Opinion 11-009
2011-06-20T15:17:43Z
2011-06-20T15:17:43Z
Did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for ?the position study report of Dr. Schiller,? and the ?compensation study report of Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc. (PSPC)??
Did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for ?the position study report of Dr. Schiller,? and the ?compensation study report of Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc. (PSPC)??
267997
Advisory Opinion 11-009
June 20, 2011; Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
11-009
Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests
Response to data requests,
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-008
2011-06-17T15:16:43Z
2011-06-17T15:16:43Z
Did Castle Rock Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released X?s identity after X registered a complaint concerning a violation of state laws or local ordinances relating to real property?
Did Castle Rock Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released X?s identity after X registered a complaint concerning a violation of state laws or local ordinances relating to real property?
267303
Advisory Opinion 11-008
June 17, 2011; Castle Rock Township
11-008
Castle Rock Township
Property Data
Property complaint data (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Property complaint data (13.44)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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english
Advisory Opinion 11-007
2011-06-08T15:15:43Z
2011-06-08T15:15:43Z
If a data requestor, who is not the subject of the data, provides DNR with data about the individual registration owner that are private pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0874, in this case name, address, and date of birth, is DNR in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it releases public registration data about that individual without a court order or informed consent?
If a data requestor, who is not the subject of the data, provides DNR with data about the individual registration owner that are private pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0874, in this case name, address, and date of birth, is DNR in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it releases public registration data about that individual without a court order or informed consent?
267979
Advisory Opinion 11-007
June 8, 2011; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
11-007
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-006
2011-06-08T15:14:43Z
2011-06-08T15:14:43Z
Is the email sent to an elected official from a member of the public ?government data? under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the email is not ?government data,? can it be classified as ?data on individuals??
If the email is ?government data,? is it classified as private data on the individual who sent the email?
If the email is government data and classified as private data on the sender of the email, does the individual who is the subject of the email (the finalist for the superintendent position), have a right to inspect or copy the email upon request and, if so, must the name or other personally identifiable information of the sender be redacted from the email?
Is the email sent to an elected official from a member of the public ?government data? under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the email is not ?government data,? can it be classified as ?data on individuals??
If the email is ?government data,? is it classified as private data on the individual who sent the email?
If the email is government data and classified as private data on the sender of the email, does the individual who is the subject of the email (the finalist for the superintendent position), have a right to inspect or copy the email upon request and, if so, must the name or other personally identifiable information of the sender be redacted from the email?
266661
Advisory Opinion 11-006
June 8, 2011; School District 834 (Stillwater)
11-006
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Elected and appointed officials
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-005
2011-05-26T15:14:43Z
2011-05-26T15:14:43Z
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $3,900 for copies of government data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for access to government data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $3,900 for copies of government data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for access to government data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
267395
Advisory Opinion 11-005
May 26, 2011; Johnson Controls, Inc. (ISD 2142-St. Louis County)
11-005
Johnson Controls, Inc. (ISD 2142-St. Louis County)
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization
Contracts
Copy costs
Contracts/privatization, Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Contracts/privatization, Contracts, Copy costs
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 11-004
2011-04-08T15:14:43Z
2011-04-08T15:14:43Z
Did the Olmsted County Regional Rail Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it started a meeting on January 18, 2011, at 3:30 pm when the notice for the meeting stated it would start at 4:15 pm?
Did the Olmsted County Regional Rail Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it took votes during the January 18, 2011, meeting that started at 3:30 pm when the meeting notice stated it would start at 4:15 pm?
Did the Olmsted County Regional Rail Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it started a meeting on January 18, 2011, at 3:30 pm when the notice for the meeting stated it would start at 4:15 pm?
Did the Olmsted County Regional Rail Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it took votes during the January 18, 2011, meeting that started at 3:30 pm when the meeting notice stated it would start at 4:15 pm?
267788
Advisory Opinion 11-004
April 8, 2011; Olmsted County Regional Authority Board
11-004
Olmsted County Regional Authority Board
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Meeting notice
Notice
Regular meeting
Voting
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Meeting notice, Notice, Regular meeting, Voting
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 11-003
2011-03-10T16:14:43Z
2011-03-10T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would School District 309, Park Rapids, violate the data practices rights of a former employee if it disseminates certain data about the former employee to the Hubbard County Attorney?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would School District 309, Park Rapids, violate the data practices rights of a former employee if it disseminates certain data about the former employee to the Hubbard County Attorney?
267809
Advisory Opinion 11-003
March 10, 2011; School District 309 (Park Rapids)
11-003
School District 309 (Park Rapids)
Data subjects
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Dissemination to law enforcement agency (13.43, subd. 15)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Dissemination to law enforcement agency (13.43, subd. 15), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Spencer Cronk
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 11-002
2011-01-20T16:15:43Z
2011-01-20T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) maintains in compliance with prevailing wage laws: the home addresses of contractor/subcontractor employees contained in certified payroll reports?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) maintains in compliance with prevailing wage laws: the home addresses of contractor/subcontractor employees contained in certified payroll reports?
267277
Advisory Opinion 11-002
January 20, 2011; Dakota County Community Development Agency
11-002
Dakota County Community Development Agency
Personnel data
Prevailing wage data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Prevailing wage data
Ryan Church Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 11-001
2011-01-03T16:14:43Z
2011-01-03T16:14:43Z
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
Did Johnson Controls, Inc. comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to data related to a contract JCI has entered into with Independent School District 2142, St. Louis County?
266851
Advisory Opinion 11-001
January 3, 2011; Johnson Controls, Inc. (ISD 2142-St. Louis County)
11-001
Johnson Controls, Inc. (ISD 2142-St. Louis County)
Contracts/privatization
Official records
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Official records
Ryan Church Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-025
2010-11-23T16:14:43Z
2010-11-23T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for the ?names of individuals whose driving privileges have been affected by the re-pass conviction information received? by DPS?
Did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for the ?names of individuals whose driving privileges have been affected by the re-pass conviction information received? by DPS?
267174
Advisory Opinion 10-025
November 23, 2010; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
10-025
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Driver's License Data
Response to data requests
Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
Driver's License Data, Response to data requests
Driver's License Data, Response to data requests, Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-024
2010-11-16T16:14:43Z
2010-11-16T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Wayzata comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $265 to copy approximately 61 pages from the approximately 473 pages that the requestor inspected?
Did the City of Wayzata comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $265 to copy approximately 61 pages from the approximately 473 pages that the requestor inspected?
267415
Advisory Opinion 10-024
November 16, 2010; City of Wayzata
10-024
City of Wayzata
Contracts/privatization
Copy costs
Copy costs
Electronically maintained data (See also: Electronic data)
Copy inspection hybrid
Copy costs
Contracts/privatization, Copy costs
Contracts/privatization, Copy costs, Copy costs, Electronically maintained data (See also: Electronic data), Copy inspection hybrid, Copy costs
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-023
2010-10-27T15:14:43Z
2010-10-27T15:14:43Z
Has the City of North Saint Paul complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to data in an email?
Has the City of North Saint Paul complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to data in an email?
266863
Advisory Opinion 10-023
October 27, 2010; City of North Saint Paul
10-023
City of North Saint Paul
Elected and appointed officials
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-022
2010-10-15T15:14:43Z
2010-10-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data related to an investigation conducted by Minnesota Management and Budget: the investigative report and ?supporting or underlying data for the report? about a complaint made against a former deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education?
Does MMB?s obligation to provide the Office of the Legislative Auditor with a copy of the report affect the classification of the data described in Issue 1?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data related to an investigation conducted by Minnesota Management and Budget: the investigative report and ?supporting or underlying data for the report? about a complaint made against a former deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education?
Does MMB?s obligation to provide the Office of the Legislative Auditor with a copy of the report affect the classification of the data described in Issue 1?
266922
Advisory Opinion 10-022
October 15, 2010; Minnesota Management and Budget
10-022
Minnesota Management and Budget
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-021
2010-09-27T15:14:43Z
2010-09-27T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by Independent School District 742, and the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS): ?the financial spreadsheet that shows the total cost of the mediator?s proposal and any documents in the District?s possession that show what other language agreements have been made?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by Independent School District 742, and the Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS): ?the financial spreadsheet that shows the total cost of the mediator?s proposal and any documents in the District?s possession that show what other language agreements have been made?
266984
Advisory Opinion 10-021
September 27, 2010; School District 742 (St. Cloud)
10-021
School District 742 (St. Cloud)
Requests for data
Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-020
2010-09-23T15:14:43Z
2010-09-23T15:14:43Z
Did the Montrose City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, in providing notice for the following three meetings: (1) Council Workshop held on February 1, 2010; (2) Council Workshop held on March 3, 2010; and (3) Council Worksession held on April 12, 2010?
Did the Montrose City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, in providing notice for the special meeting (City Council Workshop) held on June 28, 2010?
Did the Montrose City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, in providing notice for the following three meetings: (1) Council Workshop held on February 1, 2010; (2) Council Workshop held on March 3, 2010; and (3) Council Worksession held on April 12, 2010?
Did the Montrose City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, in providing notice for the special meeting (City Council Workshop) held on June 28, 2010?
267526
Advisory Opinion 10-020
September 23, 2010; Montrose City Council
10-020
Montrose City Council
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Regular meeting
Recessed/continued meetings
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Regular meeting, Recessed/continued meetings
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-019
2010-09-20T15:14:43Z
2010-09-20T15:14:43Z
Did School District 547, Parkers Prairie, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to gain access to the tape recording of a closed meeting?
Did School District 547, Parkers Prairie, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to gain access to the tape recording of a closed meeting?
267443
Advisory Opinion 10-019
September 20, 2010; School District 547 (Parkers Prairie)
10-019
School District 547 (Parkers Prairie)
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f)), Informed consent
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-018
2010-09-14T15:14:43Z
2010-09-14T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Fergus Falls comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, in responding to a data request for data on individuals and corporations that have made contributions or pledges toward the Fergus Falls Community Arena and the amounts they have contributed or pledged?
Did the City of Fergus Falls comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, in responding to a data request for data on individuals and corporations that have made contributions or pledges toward the Fergus Falls Community Arena and the amounts they have contributed or pledged?
267529
Advisory Opinion 10-018
September 14, 2010; City of Fergus Falls
10-018
City of Fergus Falls
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Official records
Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Privatization
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Official records, Obligation to maintain and preserve records, Privatization
Sheila M.Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-017
2010-07-01T15:14:43Z
2010-07-01T15:14:43Z
Did School District 47, Sauk Rapids-Rice, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a January 10, 2010, request for a listing of outside consulting activities in which the superintendent has engaged over the past ten years?
Did School District 47, Sauk Rapids-Rice, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a January 10, 2010, request for a listing of outside consulting activities in which the superintendent has engaged over the past ten years?
266763
Advisory Opinion 10-017
July 1, 2010; School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
10-017
School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Relationship to Chapter 13
Existence of data, Response to data requests
Existence of data, Response to data requests, Relationship to Chapter 13
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-016
2010-06-01T15:14:43Z
2010-06-01T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for data from the City?s Computer-Aided Dispatch system?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for data from the City?s Computer-Aided Dispatch system?
266834
Advisory Opinion 10-016
June 1, 2010; City of Saint Paul
10-016
City of Saint Paul
Law enforcement data
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-015
2010-05-17T15:14:43Z
2010-05-17T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 152, Moorhead, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the terms of a tentative settlement agreement with District teachers?
Did Independent School District 152, Moorhead, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the terms of a tentative settlement agreement with District teachers?
266898
Advisory Opinion 10-015
May 17, 2010; School District 152 (Moorhead)
10-015
School District 152 (Moorhead)
Response to data requests
Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-014
2010-05-04T15:14:43Z
2010-05-04T15:14:43Z
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in disclosing certain data to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) given there has been no final disposition of disciplinary charges against the involved employee and DPS was not identified in the Tennessen warning notice given to the employee at the time of the Internal Affairs investigation?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in disclosing certain data to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) given there has been no final disposition of disciplinary charges against the involved employee and DPS was not identified in the Tennessen warning notice given to the employee at the time of the Internal Affairs investigation?
267588
Advisory Opinion 10-014
May 4, 2010; Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
10-014
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Data subjects
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Dissemination to law enforcement agency (13.43, subd. 15)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Dissemination to law enforcement agency (13.43, subd. 15), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-013
2010-04-29T15:14:43Z
2010-04-29T15:14:43Z
Did members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board (MSTRWDB) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, regarding the notice of a special meeting held November 30, 2009?
Did members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board (MSTRWDB) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, regarding the notice of a special meeting held November 30, 2009?
267304
Advisory Opinion 10-013
April 29, 2010; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
10-013
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law
Special meeting notice
Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law, Special meeting notice
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-012
2010-04-23T15:15:43Z
2010-04-23T15:15:43Z
Is the litigation committee or subcommittee of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board (MSTRWDB) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Is the litigation committee or subcommittee of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board (MSTRWDB) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
267974
Advisory Opinion 10-012
April 23, 2010; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
10-012
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-011
2010-04-23T15:14:43Z
2010-04-23T15:14:43Z
Did the State Board of Public Defense comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when, at a February 11, 2010, open meeting, (1) board members left the meeting to deliberate in a separate room and (2) after returning to the meeting, conducted a straw poll?
Did the State Board of Public Defense comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when, at a February 11, 2010, open meeting, (1) board members left the meeting to deliberate in a separate room and (2) after returning to the meeting, conducted a straw poll?
267612
Advisory Opinion 10-011
April 23, 2010; State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
10-011
State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Serial meetings
Voting
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Serial meetings, Voting
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-010
2010-04-21T15:14:43Z
2010-04-21T15:14:43Z
Did the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disclosed ?the ?estimated? value reports of the Stengrim property? to the public at the March 16, 2009, Board Meeting?
Did the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disclosed ?the ?estimated? value reports of the Stengrim property? to the public at the March 16, 2009, Board Meeting?
266508
Advisory Opinion 10-010
April 21, 2010; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
10-010
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Property Data
Appraisals (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Appraisals (13.44)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-009
2010-04-12T15:14:43Z
2010-04-12T15:14:43Z
Did School District 861, Winona, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for ?all e-mails or other written forms of correspondence regarding how the superintendent evaluation is being conducted??
Did School District 861, Winona, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for ?all e-mails or other written forms of correspondence regarding how the superintendent evaluation is being conducted??
266564
Advisory Opinion 10-009
April 12, 2010; School District 861 (Winona)
10-009
School District 861 (Winona)
Personnel data
Evaluation process data (is not personnel data)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Evaluation process data (is not personnel data)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-008
2010-04-08T15:14:43Z
2010-04-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Commerce maintains: the names of propane companies and their weekly residential propane prices for the heating seasons of 2003-2004 through the present obtained by the Department as part of a federal government survey?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Commerce maintains: the names of propane companies and their weekly residential propane prices for the heating seasons of 2003-2004 through the present obtained by the Department as part of a federal government survey?
266657
Advisory Opinion 10-008
April 8, 2010; Minnesota Department of Commerce
10-008
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Contracts/privatization
Federal contracts data (13.35)
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Federal contracts data (13.35)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-007
2010-03-16T15:14:43Z
2010-03-16T15:14:43Z
Did Ramsey County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $600 for copies of government data?
Did Ramsey County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $600 for copies of government data?
267451
Advisory Opinion 10-007
March 16, 2010; Ramsey County
10-007
Ramsey County
Copy costs
Justification of costs
Copy inspection hybrid
Copy costs
Copy costs, Justification of costs, Copy inspection hybrid
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-006
2010-03-11T16:15:43Z
2010-03-11T16:15:43Z
Did the City of Northfield comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the names of the two finalists for the position of president of the Northfield Hospital?
Did the City of Northfield comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the names of the two finalists for the position of president of the Northfield Hospital?
267537
Advisory Opinion 10-006
March 11, 2010; City of Northfield
10-006
City of Northfield
Personnel data
Responsible authority
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Responsible authority (RA)
Duties, generally
Personnel data, Responsible authority
Personnel data, Responsible authority, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Responsible authority (RA), Duties, generally
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-005
2010-03-11T16:14:43Z
2010-03-11T16:14:43Z
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it contacted gun ?Permit to Carry? holders for a certain event?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it contacted gun ?Permit to Carry? holders for a certain event?
267621
Advisory Opinion 10-005
March 11, 2010; Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
10-005
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Data subjects
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Tennessen warning
Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36)
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Tennessen warning, Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36), Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-004
2010-03-03T16:15:43Z
2010-03-03T16:15:43Z
Is the Dakota County Agricultural Society subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the Dakota County Agricultural Society subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267940
Advisory Opinion 10-004
March 3, 2010; Dakota County Agricultural Society
10-004
Dakota County Agricultural Society
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-003
2010-03-03T16:14:43Z
2010-03-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in a City of Winnebago report related to an investigation into complaints made by a city employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in a City of Winnebago report related to an investigation into complaints made by a city employee?
267564
Advisory Opinion 10-003
March 3, 2010; City of Winnebago
10-003
City of Winnebago
Multiple data subjects
County agricultural societies
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects, County agricultural societies, Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Multiple data subjects
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-002
2010-02-10T16:14:43Z
2010-02-10T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data maintained by Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, related to the following circumstance: 1) the District disciplined an employee; 2) the employee grieved the discipline under collective bargaining rights; 3) the grievance was denied and the matter was referred to arbitration; and 4) prior to the arbitration hearing, the parties reached a mutual resolution of the grievance, which, according to the District, included disciplinary action.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data maintained by Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, related to the following circumstance: 1) the District disciplined an employee; 2) the employee grieved the discipline under collective bargaining rights; 3) the grievance was denied and the matter was referred to arbitration; and 4) prior to the arbitration hearing, the parties reached a mutual resolution of the grievance, which, according to the District, included disciplinary action.
266558
Advisory Opinion 10-002
February 10, 2010; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
10-002
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Personnel data
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final disposition of disciplinary action
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 10-001
2010-01-26T16:14:43Z
2010-01-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Hewitt: audio recordings of closed public meetings?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Hewitt: audio recordings of closed public meetings?
267745
Advisory Opinion 10-001
January 26, 2010; City of Hewitt
10-001
City of Hewitt
Open Meeting Law
Audio recordings
Recording meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Audio recordings, Recording meetings
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-027
2009-12-21T16:14:43Z
2009-12-21T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data made on September 15 and October 15, 2009?
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data made on September 15 and October 15, 2009?
267090
Advisory Opinion 09-027
December 21, 2009; City of Palisade
09-027
City of Palisade
Response to data requests
No response
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, No response
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-026
2009-12-15T16:15:43Z
2009-12-15T16:15:43Z
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for certain data relating to checks issued by Northern Minnesota Power Agency to City officials?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a document the Mayor used at a March 18, 2009, meeting?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a 49 page investigative report?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for certain data relating to checks issued by Northern Minnesota Power Agency to City officials?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a document the Mayor used at a March 18, 2009, meeting?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a 49 page investigative report?
267942
Advisory Opinion 09-026
December 15, 2009; City of Warren
09-026
City of Warren
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-025
2009-12-15T16:14:43Z
2009-12-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the public have a right to access government data regarding the specific standards and accomplishments that provide the basis for performance bonuses paid to individual public university presidents and other managers in the MnSCU system?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the public have a right to access government data regarding the specific standards and accomplishments that provide the basis for performance bonuses paid to individual public university presidents and other managers in the MnSCU system?
267266
Advisory Opinion 09-025
December 15, 2009; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
09-025
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Personnel data
Remuneration
Personnel data
Personnel data, Remuneration
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-024
2009-11-30T16:14:43Z
2009-11-30T16:14:43Z
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6), requires a government entity to include in a settlement agreement ?specific reasons for the settlement agreement.? School District 625, Saint Paul, entered into a settlement agreement and received a request for the settlement agreement. Has the District provided to the requestor the ?specific reasons for the settlement agreement??
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6), requires a government entity to include in a settlement agreement ?specific reasons for the settlement agreement.? School District 625, Saint Paul, entered into a settlement agreement and received a request for the settlement agreement. Has the District provided to the requestor the ?specific reasons for the settlement agreement??
267283
Advisory Opinion 09-024
November 30, 2009; School District 626 (Saint Paul)
09-024
School District 626 (Saint Paul)
Personnel data
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Settlement agreements
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-023
2009-11-23T16:14:43Z
2009-11-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data submitted by employers to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as part of applying for a Safety Grant?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data submitted by employers to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as part of applying for a Safety Grant?
267646
Advisory Opinion 09-023
November 23, 2009; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
09-023
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Business Data
Business data (13.591)
Grants (13.599)
Business Data
Business Data, Business data (13.591), Grants (13.599)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-022
2009-09-22T15:14:43Z
2009-09-22T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Chapter 13 in response to a March 27, 2009 (and subsequent), request for access to ?all policies and procedures governing the duties of the St. Paul Intervention Project, Inc., to include all employee manuals and/or handbooks, volunteer manuals, training manuals, daily procedures, mission statements, and employee and volunteer rosters and records??
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Chapter 13 in response to a March 27, 2009 (and subsequent), request for access to ?all policies and procedures governing the duties of the St. Paul Intervention Project, Inc., to include all employee manuals and/or handbooks, volunteer manuals, training manuals, daily procedures, mission statements, and employee and volunteer rosters and records??
267824
Advisory Opinion 09-022
September 22, 2009; City of Saint Paul
09-022
City of Saint Paul
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Private party response to data requests
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Private party response to data requests
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-021
2009-09-14T15:14:43Z
2009-09-14T15:14:43Z
Did the University of Minnesota comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to data contained in the applications of students who apply for the University?s Student Services Fee Committee?
Did the University of Minnesota comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to data contained in the applications of students who apply for the University?s Student Services Fee Committee?
267142
Advisory Opinion 09-021
September 14, 2009; University of Minnesota
09-021
University of Minnesota
Educational data
Directory information
Educational data
Educational data, Directory information
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-020
2009-09-08T15:14:43Z
2009-09-08T15:14:43Z
Is the Advisory Board for the Metro Gang Strike Force a public body that must comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Did the members of the Advisory Board for the Strike Force comply with the OML when they exchanged certain email messages relating to the activities of the Strike Force?
Is the Advisory Board for the Metro Gang Strike Force a public body that must comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Did the members of the Advisory Board for the Strike Force comply with the OML when they exchanged certain email messages relating to the activities of the Strike Force?
267446
Advisory Opinion 09-020
September 8, 2009; Metro Gang Strike Force Advisory Board
09-020
Metro Gang Strike Force Advisory Board
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Metro Gang Strike Force
Email
Interpretation of meeting
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Metro Gang Strike Force, Email, Interpretation of meeting
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-019
2009-08-28T15:14:43Z
2009-08-28T15:14:43Z
Did Hennepin County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released certain data to a third party?
Did Hennepin County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released certain data to a third party?
266872
Advisory Opinion 09-019
August 28, 2009; Hennepin County
09-019
Hennepin County
Law enforcement data
Security service data/Capitol Security (13.861)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Security service data/Capitol Security (13.861)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-018
2009-08-10T15:14:43Z
2009-08-10T15:14:43Z
Did the City of White Bear Lake comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged a person $26.69 for copying 100 pages of data when the person wanted only 25 pages of data?
Did the City of White Bear Lake comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged a person $26.69 for copying 100 pages of data when the person wanted only 25 pages of data?
267795
Advisory Opinion 09-018
August 10, 2009; City of White Bear Lake
09-018
City of White Bear Lake
Copy costs
Inspection
Redaction
25 cents per page
Sales tax excluded
Copy inspection hybrid
Electronic data, email
Print to redact
Copy costs, Inspection, Redaction
Copy costs, Inspection, Redaction, 25 cents per page, Sales tax excluded, Copy inspection hybrid, Electronic data, email, Print to redact
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-017
2009-08-05T15:14:43Z
2009-08-05T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 861, Winona, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a June 19, 2009, for access to emails between District School Board members and the District Superintendent from June 5 - June 18, 2009?
Did Independent School District 861, Winona, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a June 19, 2009, for access to emails between District School Board members and the District Superintendent from June 5 - June 18, 2009?
268011
Advisory Opinion 09-017
August 5, 2009; School District 861 (Winona)
09-017
School District 861 (Winona)
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-016
2009-07-16T15:14:43Z
2009-07-16T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Big Lake comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a copy of the report prepared by Midwest Government Advisors?
Did the City of Big Lake comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a copy of the report prepared by Midwest Government Advisors?
267995
Advisory Opinion 09-016
July 16, 2009; City of Big Lake
09-016
City of Big Lake
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-015
2009-07-07T15:14:43Z
2009-07-07T15:14:43Z
Are ?settlement agreements? between a municipality?s workers? compensation insurer and employee public documents pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6)?
If such agreements are public, what, if any, information is the employer required to redact from the documents before making them available to the public?
Are ?settlement agreements? between a municipality?s workers? compensation insurer and employee public documents pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6)?
If such agreements are public, what, if any, information is the employer required to redact from the documents before making them available to the public?
267418
Advisory Opinion 09-015
July 7, 2009; City of Oakdale
09-015
City of Oakdale
Personnel data
Settlement agreements
Negotiated agreement
Personnel data
Personnel data, Settlement agreements, Negotiated agreement
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-014
2009-06-30T15:14:43Z
2009-06-30T15:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the answer to Issue 1 is yes, did MMUA comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a March 16, 2009, request for access to certain data?
Is the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the answer to Issue 1 is yes, did MMUA comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a March 16, 2009, request for access to certain data?
267506
Advisory Opinion 09-014
June 30, 2009; Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
09-014
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Private party response to data requests
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Private party response to data requests
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-013
2009-06-23T15:14:43Z
2009-06-23T15:14:43Z
Did School District 659, Northfield, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it took the actions described in a May 15, 2009, advisory opinion request?
Did School District 659, Northfield, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it took the actions described in a May 15, 2009, advisory opinion request?
267284
Advisory Opinion 09-013
June 23, 2009; School District 659 (Northfield)
09-013
School District 659 (Northfield)
Educational data
Posting test scores by name
Educational data
Educational data, Posting test scores by name
Sheila M. Reger
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-012
2009-05-08T15:14:43Z
2009-05-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Minnesota Department of Human Services share private or nonpublic grant response data with the Hennepin County Board and staff, and can the Board discuss these data in an open meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Minnesota Department of Human Services share data it creates or maintains as part of its grant evaluation process (prior to the evaluation being completed) with Hennepin County Board and staff, and can the Board discuss these data in an open meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Minnesota Department of Human Services share private or nonpublic grant response data with the Hennepin County Board and staff, and can the Board discuss these data in an open meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Minnesota Department of Human Services share data it creates or maintains as part of its grant evaluation process (prior to the evaluation being completed) with Hennepin County Board and staff, and can the Board discuss these data in an open meeting?
267442
Advisory Opinion 09-012
May 8, 2009; Minnesota Department of Human Services
09-012
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Open Meeting Law
Grants (13.599)
Discussion of not public data in an open meeting
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Grants (13.599), Discussion of not public data in an open meeting
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-011
2009-05-06T15:15:43Z
2009-05-06T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA), in response to a request, produce data that it does not maintain and is not required to collect?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA), in response to a request, produce data that it does not maintain and is not required to collect?
266816
Advisory Opinion 09-011
May 6, 2009; Dakota County Community Development Agency
09-011
Dakota County Community Development Agency
Response to data requests
Creation of data not required
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Creation of data not required
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-010
2009-05-06T15:14:43Z
2009-05-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: financial information (including tax returns) submitted to Cook County by responders to a request for qualifications?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: financial information (including tax returns) submitted to Cook County by responders to a request for qualifications?
266880
Advisory Opinion 09-010
May 6, 2009; Cook County
09-010
Cook County
Business Data
Government Data
Business data (13.591)
Business Data, Government Data
Business Data, Government Data, Business data (13.591)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-009
2009-04-17T15:14:43Z
2009-04-17T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: the names of owners of a company that are contained in a business plan the company submitted to the City of Preston as part of a request for financial assistance?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: the names of owners of a company that are contained in a business plan the company submitted to the City of Preston as part of a request for financial assistance?
267003
Advisory Opinion 09-009
April 17, 2009; City of Preston
09-009
City of Preston
Business Data
Business data (13.591)
Business Data
Business Data, Business data (13.591)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-008
2009-04-02T15:14:43Z
2009-04-02T15:14:43Z
Given the publicity relating to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints, can School District 47, Sauk Rapids-Rice, release a copy of the two OCR decisions after redacting all personally identifying information that appears in those documents?
Given the publicity relating to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints, can School District 47, Sauk Rapids-Rice, release a copy of the two OCR decisions after redacting all personally identifying information that appears in those documents?
267050
Advisory Opinion 09-008
April 2, 2009; School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
09-008
School District 47 (Sauk Rapids-Rice)
Educational data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Educational data
Educational data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-007
2009-03-24T15:14:43Z
2009-03-24T15:14:43Z
Did the Metro Gang Strike Force comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request from X for access to data about X?
Did the Metro Gang Strike Force comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request from X for access to data about X?
266867
Advisory Opinion 09-007
March 24, 2009; Metro Gang Strike Force
09-007
Metro Gang Strike Force
Response to data requests
Metro Gang Strike Force
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Metro Gang Strike Force
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-006
2009-03-19T15:14:43Z
2009-03-19T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Montrose comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request, dated January 10, 2009, for access to certain data?
Did the City of Montrose comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request, dated January 10, 2009, for access to certain data?
267138
Advisory Opinion 09-006
March 19, 2009; City of Montrose
09-006
City of Montrose
Electronic data
Format
Electronic data
Electronic data, Format
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-005
2009-02-26T16:14:43Z
2009-02-26T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to certain dog licensing data?
Is the City of Duluth?s charge of $210 for a copy of certain dog licensing data in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to certain dog licensing data?
Is the City of Duluth?s charge of $210 for a copy of certain dog licensing data in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267161
Advisory Opinion 09-005
February 26, 2009; City of Duluth
09-005
City of Duluth
Response to data requests
Copy costs
Pet license data
Response to data requests, Copy costs
Response to data requests, Copy costs, Pet license data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-004
2009-01-28T16:14:43Z
2009-01-28T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Management & Budget comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the race, gender, and disability status of state employees by agency?
Did the Minnesota Management & Budget comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the race, gender, and disability status of state employees by agency?
267188
Advisory Opinion 09-004
January 28, 2009; Minnesota Management and Budget
09-004
Minnesota Management and Budget
Summary data
Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Summary data
Summary data, Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-003
2009-01-27T16:14:43Z
2009-01-27T16:14:43Z
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide to KSTP-TV any list Knutson, Flynn & Deans created setting forth the public schools or school districts it has represented from 2003 to 2008?
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide to KSTP-TV copies of contracts between Knutson, Flynn & Deans and any public school or school district between 2003 and 2008?
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide any bills Knutson, Flynn & Deans provided to any and all public school clients for services rendered to these clients between 2003 and 2008?
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide to KSTP-TV any list Knutson, Flynn & Deans created setting forth the public schools or school districts it has represented from 2003 to 2008?
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide to KSTP-TV copies of contracts between Knutson, Flynn & Deans and any public school or school district between 2003 and 2008?
Does Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, require Knutson, Flynn & Deans to provide any bills Knutson, Flynn & Deans provided to any and all public school clients for services rendered to these clients between 2003 and 2008?
267398
Advisory Opinion 09-003
January 27, 2009; Knutson, Flynn and Deans
09-003
Knutson, Flynn and Deans
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Private party response to data requests
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Private party response to data requests
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-002
2009-01-21T16:15:43Z
2009-01-21T16:15:43Z
In Advisory Opinion 08-022, the Commissioner of Administration opined that certain data supplied by private electric companies (the property addresses for properties that have gone without power for more than thirty days and the reason for the power shut off) are public. In light of a new law enacted during the 2008 Legislative Session, Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.0976, can the City still rely on 08-022?
In Advisory Opinion 08-022, the Commissioner of Administration opined that certain data supplied by private electric companies (the property addresses for properties that have gone without power for more than thirty days and the reason for the power shut off) are public. In light of a new law enacted during the 2008 Legislative Session, Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.0976, can the City still rely on 08-022?
266903
Advisory Opinion 09-002
January 21, 2009; City of Saint Paul
09-002
City of Saint Paul
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 09-001
2009-01-21T16:14:43Z
2009-01-21T16:14:43Z
Did School District 535, Rochester, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request for public data relating to the termination of a District employee?
Did School District 535, Rochester, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request for public data relating to the termination of a District employee?
266968
Advisory Opinion 09-001
January 21, 2009; School District 535 (Rochester)
09-001
School District 535 (Rochester)
Personnel data
At-will employees
Personnel data
Personnel data, At-will employees
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-035
2008-12-16T16:14:43Z
2008-12-16T16:14:43Z
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an October 3, 2008, request for data?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an October 3, 2008, request for data?
267943
Advisory Opinion 08-035
December 16, 2008; Ramsey County Sheriff
08-035
Ramsey County Sheriff
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-034
2008-12-03T16:15:43Z
2008-12-03T16:15:43Z
Does the Open Meeting Law apply to the Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force created by Chapter 212, Laws of Minnesota for 2008?
If the Open Meeting Law applies is the Task Force required to meet in a public building or does the Task Force have the option of conducting its meetings in a private location that is made accessible to the public?
Since the Task Force doesn?t have a primary office like many other public bodies (city councils, school boards, state agencies), how can the Task Force meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, regarding Notice of Meetings and section 13D.01 regarding votes to be kept in a journal? Can a website be used to meet the meeting notice and journal requirements?
The 23 member Task Force has nine members from Greater Minnesota for whom travel to meetings may, at times, be more onerous (winter weather conditions, scheduling conflicts dues to extended travel times). If a quorum of members is present at the meeting place, may videoconferencing be used to allow members who are not present to (1) listen the meeting; (2) provide comments; and/or (3) vote on motions/recommendations being considered at the meeting?
May the Task Force create working groups of less than a quorum of the Task Force to meet outside of the public meetings to discuss distinct issue areas and to bring recommendations and draft language to the full Task Force at a public meeting for consideration and discussion?
Does the Open Meeting Law apply to the Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force created by Chapter 212, Laws of Minnesota for 2008?
If the Open Meeting Law applies is the Task Force required to meet in a public building or does the Task Force have the option of conducting its meetings in a private location that is made accessible to the public?
Since the Task Force doesn?t have a primary office like many other public bodies (city councils, school boards, state agencies), how can the Task Force meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, regarding Notice of Meetings and section 13D.01 regarding votes to be kept in a journal? Can a website be used to meet the meeting notice and journal requirements?
The 23 member Task Force has nine members from Greater Minnesota for whom travel to meetings may, at times, be more onerous (winter weather conditions, scheduling conflicts dues to extended travel times). If a quorum of members is present at the meeting place, may videoconferencing be used to allow members who are not present to (1) listen the meeting; (2) provide comments; and/or (3) vote on motions/recommendations being considered at the meeting?
May the Task Force create working groups of less than a quorum of the Task Force to meet outside of the public meetings to discuss distinct issue areas and to bring recommendations and draft language to the full Task Force at a public meeting for consideration and discussion?
266653
Advisory Opinion 08-034
December 3, 2008; Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force
08-034
Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-033
2008-12-03T16:14:43Z
2008-12-03T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the following data: names, job titles and description, first and last date of employment, salary, pension and fringe benefit information for ?employees whose last date of employment with the City was in August and September??
Did the City comply with Chapter 13 when it was asked to provide a written denial regarding the data described above?
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the following data: names, job titles and description, first and last date of employment, salary, pension and fringe benefit information for ?employees whose last date of employment with the City was in August and September??
Did the City comply with Chapter 13 when it was asked to provide a written denial regarding the data described above?
267251
Advisory Opinion 08-033
December 3, 2008; City of Duluth
08-033
City of Duluth
Personnel data
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Public official · Public personnel data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-032
2008-11-25T16:14:43Z
2008-11-25T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Hibbing comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a request for a copy of ?the complete report on an investigation of possible perjury on the part of Hibbing police officers who testified at a misdemeanor trial in Hibbing in June 2008??
Did the City of Hibbing comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a request for a copy of ?the complete report on an investigation of possible perjury on the part of Hibbing police officers who testified at a misdemeanor trial in Hibbing in June 2008??
267234
Advisory Opinion 08-032
November 25, 2008; City of Hibbing
08-032
City of Hibbing
Law enforcement data
Conflict with personnel data (13.43)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Conflict with personnel data (13.43)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-031
2008-10-23T15:14:43Z
2008-10-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 175A, what is the classification of the following data: the written decisions of the State of Minnesota Workers? Compensation Court of Appeals?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 175A, what is the classification of the following data: the written decisions of the State of Minnesota Workers? Compensation Court of Appeals?
267830
Advisory Opinion 08-031
October 23, 2008; Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
08-031
Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
Government Data
Website - government data
Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
Government Data
Government Data, Website - government data, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-030
2008-10-08T15:14:43Z
2008-10-08T15:14:43Z
Did the Carver County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a request for a copy of a booking photograph of a 16 year-old?
Did the Carver County Sheriff?s Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a request for a copy of a booking photograph of a 16 year-old?
267739
Advisory Opinion 08-030
October 8, 2008; Carver County Sheriff
08-030
Carver County Sheriff
Law enforcement data
Booking photos
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Booking photos, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-028
2008-09-29T15:16:43Z
2008-09-29T15:16:43Z
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??
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??
266866
Advisory Opinion 08-028
September 29, 2008; School District 846 (Breckenridge)
08-028
School District 846 (Breckenridge)
Personal data/devices
Location of data
Personal data/devices
Personal data/devices, Location of data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-029
2008-09-29T15:15:43Z
2008-09-29T15:15:43Z
Did the University of Minnesota comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for ?annual athletically related income reports from head coaches Tubby Smith, Tim Brewster, J. Robinson and Don Lucia for the past 10 years??
Did the University of Minnesota comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for ?annual athletically related income reports from head coaches Tubby Smith, Tim Brewster, J. Robinson and Don Lucia for the past 10 years??
266926
Advisory Opinion 08-029
September 29, 2008; University of Minnesota
08-029
University of Minnesota
Personnel data
Financial related data (does not include outside income)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Financial related data (does not include outside income)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-027
2008-09-29T15:14:43Z
2008-09-29T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 834, Stillwater, comply with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, in its response to a request for access to public data about certain applicants for employment by the District?
Did Independent School District 834, Stillwater, comply with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, in its response to a request for access to public data about certain applicants for employment by the District?
268025
Advisory Opinion 08-027
September 29, 2008; School District 834 (Stillwater)
08-027
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-026
2008-09-08T15:14:43Z
2008-09-08T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data documenting what happened to the $22,000 CD that was cashed in August 2006?
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data documenting what happened to the money showed on November 7, 2005, to be in the street fund?
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data documenting what happened to the $22,000 CD that was cashed in August 2006?
Did the City of Palisade comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a request for data documenting what happened to the money showed on November 7, 2005, to be in the street fund?
267846
Advisory Opinion 08-026
September 8, 2008; City of Palisade
08-026
City of Palisade
Records management/retention
Relationship to Chapter 13
Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Records management/retention
Records management/retention, Relationship to Chapter 13, Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-025
2008-09-04T15:14:43Z
2008-09-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data Independent School District 877, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, maintains: the addresses and home telephone numbers of individuals who have participated in community education classes offered by the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data Independent School District 877, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, maintains: the addresses and home telephone numbers of individuals who have participated in community education classes offered by the District?
267556
Advisory Opinion 08-025
September 4, 2008; School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose)
08-025
School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose)
Educational data
Community education data
Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
Educational data
Educational data, Community education data, Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-024
2008-08-26T15:15:43Z
2008-08-26T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data when they are not collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated by the City of Buffalo, but are collected and maintained by GovDelivery, a privately owned and operated software service company, for the purpose of transferring important city alerts and notifications to registrants on behalf of the City?
If the data collected and maintained by GovDelivery are classified as government data, are they protected by the Data Practices Act, more specifically, Minnesota Statutes, section 13.15?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data when they are not collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated by the City of Buffalo, but are collected and maintained by GovDelivery, a privately owned and operated software service company, for the purpose of transferring important city alerts and notifications to registrants on behalf of the City?
If the data collected and maintained by GovDelivery are classified as government data, are they protected by the Data Practices Act, more specifically, Minnesota Statutes, section 13.15?
267467
Advisory Opinion 08-024
August 26, 2008; City of Buffalo
08-024
City of Buffalo
Contracts/privatization
Electronic data
Computer data (13.15)
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Email/internet
Privatization
Subscriber information (e.g., email address, name)
Contracts/privatization, Electronic data
Contracts/privatization, Electronic data, Computer data (13.15), Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Email/internet, Privatization, Subscriber information (e.g., email address, name)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-023
2008-08-26T15:14:43Z
2008-08-26T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 192, Farmington, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for a copy of its Superintendent?s employment contract?
Did Independent School District 192, Farmington, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a request for a copy of its Superintendent?s employment contract?
267490
Advisory Opinion 08-023
August 26, 2008; School District 192 (Farmington)
08-023
School District 192 (Farmington)
Contracts/privatization
Personnel data
Employment
Employment contract
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data, Employment, Employment contract
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-022
2008-08-12T15:14:43Z
2008-08-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data provided to the City of Saint Paul by private electric companies: property addresses for those properties that have gone without power for more than thirty days and the reason for the power shut off?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data provided to the City of Saint Paul by private electric companies: property addresses for those properties that have gone without power for more than thirty days and the reason for the power shut off?
266639
Advisory Opinion 08-022
August 12, 2008; City of Saint Paul
08-022
City of Saint Paul
Government Data
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Government Data
Government Data, Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-021
2008-08-08T15:14:43Z
2008-08-08T15:14:43Z
In a situation where bids are opened and tabulated by designated city personnel prior to the Vadnais Heights City Council deciding to award the contract, what is the classification, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.591, of the bids and accompanying materials of each bidder when (1) the bids are opened and ranked by City personnel and (2) when the City Council awards the contract?
In a situation where bids are opened and tabulated by designated city personnel prior to the Vadnais Heights City Council deciding to award the contract, what is the classification, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.591, of the bids and accompanying materials of each bidder when (1) the bids are opened and ranked by City personnel and (2) when the City Council awards the contract?
266870
Advisory Opinion 08-021
August 8, 2008; City of Vadnais Heights
08-021
City of Vadnais Heights
Business Data
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Business Data
Business Data, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-020
2008-08-06T15:14:43Z
2008-08-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data related to the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority?s (CRA) investigative process: the data described in the CRA?s Administrative Rule 6(B)(4)(d)?
Given the answer(s) to Issue 1, would it violate a data subject?s rights if the CRA disclosed to a complainant the fact that his/her complaint was in whole or in part not sustained, as set forth in the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 172.120, and CRA Rule 11 (K) and Rule 12, regarding the complainant?s right to make a request for reconsideration?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data related to the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority?s (CRA) investigative process: the data described in the CRA?s Administrative Rule 6(B)(4)(d)?
Given the answer(s) to Issue 1, would it violate a data subject?s rights if the CRA disclosed to a complainant the fact that his/her complaint was in whole or in part not sustained, as set forth in the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 172.120, and CRA Rule 11 (K) and Rule 12, regarding the complainant?s right to make a request for reconsideration?
266815
Advisory Opinion 08-020
August 6, 2008; City of Minneapolis
08-020
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Minneapolis Civilian Review Board (CRA)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Minneapolis Civilian Review Board (CRA)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-019
2008-07-31T15:14:43Z
2008-07-31T15:14:43Z
If School District 544, Fergus Falls, releases data in two anonymous letters that set forth complaints about X, would X?s rights as a data subject be violated?
If School District 544, Fergus Falls, releases data in two anonymous letters that set forth complaints about X, would X?s rights as a data subject be violated?
267749
Advisory Opinion 08-019
July 31, 2008; School District 544 (Fergus Falls)
08-019
School District 544 (Fergus Falls)
Elected and appointed officials
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Elected and appointed officials, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Elected and appointed officials, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601, Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-018
2008-07-23T15:14:43Z
2008-07-23T15:14:43Z
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee in compliance with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they gather together before each regular meeting behind closed doors?
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 when they review printed materials at a meeting but do not make those materials available to the public in the meeting room?
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee in compliance with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they gather together before each regular meeting behind closed doors?
Are the members of the Drug Formulary Committee in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 when they review printed materials at a meeting but do not make those materials available to the public in the meeting room?
267648
Advisory Opinion 08-018
July 23, 2008; Drug Formulary Committee
08-018
Drug Formulary Committee
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Open Meeting Law
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-017
2008-07-22T15:14:43Z
2008-07-22T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that relate to the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer Association conference and subsequent DNR investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that relate to the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer Association conference and subsequent DNR investigation?
267838
Advisory Opinion 08-017
July 22, 2008; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
08-017
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Internal audit
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Internal audit, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-016
2008-07-17T15:14:43Z
2008-07-17T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regards to a May 6, 2008, request for a copy of an RFP associated with the contract between MDA and the University of Minnesota; and all correspondence between MDA, the University, and any other entity related to the project?
Did the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regards to a May 6, 2008, request for a copy of an RFP associated with the contract between MDA and the University of Minnesota; and all correspondence between MDA, the University, and any other entity related to the project?
267248
Advisory Opinion 08-016
July 17, 2008; Minnesota Department of Agriculture
08-016
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Response to data requests
Appropriate response generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Appropriate response generally
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-015
2008-07-09T15:14:43Z
2008-07-09T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Roseville City Council comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 at a meeting held on February 11, 2008?
Did the members of the Roseville City Council comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 at a meeting held on February 11, 2008?
267319
Advisory Opinion 08-015
July 9, 2008; Roseville City Council
08-015
Roseville City Council
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-014
2008-06-26T15:14:43Z
2008-06-26T15:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Education?s (MDE) determination regarding a report of alleged student maltreatment public data on individuals pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5), or alternatively, is the MDE?s determination private data on individuals pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, subdivision 11(a), and Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 4(c)?
Is the Minnesota Department of Education?s (MDE) determination regarding a report of alleged student maltreatment public data on individuals pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5), or alternatively, is the MDE?s determination private data on individuals pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, subdivision 11(a), and Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 4(c)?
267367
Advisory Opinion 08-014
June 26, 2008; School District 31 (Bemidji)
08-014
School District 31 (Bemidji)
Educational data
Personnel data
Personnel data access to the public
Child maltreatment
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Change in classification 13.03
Educational data, Personnel data
Educational data, Personnel data, Personnel data access to the public, Child maltreatment, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Change in classification 13.03
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-013
2008-06-17T15:14:43Z
2008-06-17T15:14:43Z
Did the Cass Lake Economic Development Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a request for access to copies of minutes from certain meetings (2003 ? February 3, June 2, October 6, November 3, December 1; 2004 ? all meetings; 2005 all meetings; 2006 ? all meetings; 2007 all meetings; 2008 ? January and February) and annual reports from years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007?
Did the Cass Lake Economic Development Authority Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D.04, with regard to providing notice for the past four regular Board meetings (January, February, March, and April 2008)?
Did the Cass Lake Economic Development Authority comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a request for access to copies of minutes from certain meetings (2003 ? February 3, June 2, October 6, November 3, December 1; 2004 ? all meetings; 2005 all meetings; 2006 ? all meetings; 2007 all meetings; 2008 ? January and February) and annual reports from years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007?
Did the Cass Lake Economic Development Authority Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D.04, with regard to providing notice for the past four regular Board meetings (January, February, March, and April 2008)?
267984
Advisory Opinion 08-013
June 17, 2008; Cass Lake Economic Development Authority
08-013
Cass Lake Economic Development Authority
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-012
2008-05-30T15:14:43Z
2008-05-30T15:14:43Z
Did Carver County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a December 12, 2007, request for the cost justification for its plat map pricing?
Did Carver County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a December 12, 2007, request for the cost justification for its plat map pricing?
267870
Advisory Opinion 08-012
May 30, 2008; Carver County
08-012
Carver County
Commercial value
Copy costs
Commercial value
Commercial value, Copy costs
Commercial value, Copy costs, Commercial value
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-011
2008-05-29T15:14:43Z
2008-05-29T15:14:43Z
Did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a March 20, 2008, request for a copy of certain correspondence between the Commission and the Dakota County Court?
Did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a March 20, 2008, request for a copy of certain correspondence between the Commission and the Dakota County Court?
267199
Advisory Opinion 08-011
May 29, 2008; Eagan Charter Commission
08-011
Eagan Charter Commission
Response to data requests
Records management/retention
Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Response to data requests, Records management/retention
Response to data requests, Records management/retention, Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-010
2008-05-16T15:15:43Z
2008-05-16T15:15:43Z
Did Normandale Community College (part of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 12, 2008, request for access to data?
Did Normandale Community College (part of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 12, 2008, request for access to data?
267484
Advisory Opinion 08-010
May 16, 2008; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
08-010
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Data subjects
Personnel data
Determining if there is a data subject
Faculty grade distribution
Data subjects, Personnel data
Data subjects, Personnel data, Determining if there is a data subject, Faculty grade distribution
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-009
2008-05-16T15:14:43Z
2008-05-16T15:14:43Z
Is the unpublished manuscript written by an individual under contract to the Foundation for Minneapolis Parks government data, as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 7?
If the manuscript is government data, what is its classification?
If the manuscript is government data and its classification is public data, can the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board refuse to provide copies of the data because it is copyrighted by a third party, private entity?
Is the unpublished manuscript written by an individual under contract to the Foundation for Minneapolis Parks government data, as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 7?
If the manuscript is government data, what is its classification?
If the manuscript is government data and its classification is public data, can the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board refuse to provide copies of the data because it is copyrighted by a third party, private entity?
267581
Advisory Opinion 08-009
May 16, 2008; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
08-009
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Government Data
Inspection allowed, copying only with permission
Copyright
Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Government Data
Government Data, Inspection allowed, copying only with permission, Copyright, Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-008
2008-05-01T15:15:43Z
2008-05-01T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data Independent School District 719, Prior Lake-Savage, received from an individual who is a former employee and current School Board member?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data Independent School District 719, Prior Lake-Savage, received from an individual who is a former employee and current School Board member?
266441
Advisory Opinion 08-008
May 1, 2008; School District 719 (Prior Lake-Savage)
08-008
School District 719 (Prior Lake-Savage)
Personnel data
Definition - "data collected" interpreted as "data created, received, maintained..."
Personnel data
Personnel data, Definition - "data collected" interpreted as "data created, received, maintained..."
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-007
2008-05-01T15:14:43Z
2008-05-01T15:14:43Z
Is the Rock Tenn Community Advisory Panel subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Is the Rock Tenn Community Advisory Panel subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
266807
Advisory Opinion 08-007
May 1, 2008; Rock Tenn Community Advisory Panel
08-007
Rock Tenn Community Advisory Panel
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-006
2008-04-24T15:14:43Z
2008-04-24T15:14:43Z
Did the Stearns County Attorney comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the following data related to a shooting that occurred on January 25, 2008: the names, dates of birth and city of residence of witnesses to the fatal shooting; the name, date of birth and city of residence of the alleged shooter; a brief reconstruction of the events associated with the fatal shooting; the address where the fatal shooting took place; and the transcript of the 911 call reporting the shooting?
Did the Stearns County Attorney comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the following data related to a shooting that occurred on January 25, 2008: the names, dates of birth and city of residence of witnesses to the fatal shooting; the name, date of birth and city of residence of the alleged shooter; a brief reconstruction of the events associated with the fatal shooting; the address where the fatal shooting took place; and the transcript of the 911 call reporting the shooting?
267587
Advisory Opinion 08-006
April 24, 2008; Stearns County Attorney
08-006
Stearns County Attorney
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement (13.82)
Arrest data
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Temporary withholding of data (13.82, subd. 14)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Law enforcement (13.82), Arrest data, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Temporary withholding of data (13.82, subd. 14)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-005
2008-04-16T15:14:43Z
2008-04-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the names of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees who are subject to discipline that is not yet final after DPS provided required notice to the public of a data breach?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the names of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees who are subject to discipline that is not yet final after DPS provided required notice to the public of a data breach?
267863
Advisory Opinion 08-005
April 16, 2008; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
08-005
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Personnel data
Breach of security data (13.055)
Names of employees
Personnel data
Personnel data, Breach of security data (13.055), Names of employees
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-004
2008-04-11T15:14:43Z
2008-04-11T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied public access to the following data: the names of all retirees and dependents who currently receive "free" retiree health care from their employment with the City; and the total value and nature of health care benefits each person has received?
Did the City of Duluth comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied public access to the following data: the names of all retirees and dependents who currently receive "free" retiree health care from their employment with the City; and the total value and nature of health care benefits each person has received?
266860
Advisory Opinion 08-004
April 11, 2008; City of Duluth
08-004
City of Duluth
Personnel data
Fringe benefits
Personnel data
Personnel data, Fringe benefits
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-003
2008-04-01T15:14:43Z
2008-04-01T15:14:43Z
Did Blue Earth County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a data request for all data relating to a complaint?
Did Blue Earth County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a data request for all data relating to a complaint?
267316
Advisory Opinion 08-003
April 1, 2008; Blue Earth County
08-003
Blue Earth County
Response to data requests
Property Data
Property complaint data (13.44)
Response to data requests, Property Data
Response to data requests, Property Data, Property complaint data (13.44)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-002
2008-03-18T15:14:43Z
2008-03-18T15:14:43Z
Did the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a tenant access to copies of complaints made against the tenant?
Did the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying a tenant access to copies of complaints made against the tenant?
267289
Advisory Opinion 08-002
March 18, 2008; Saint Paul Public Housing Authority
08-002
Saint Paul Public Housing Authority
Welfare data
Benefit data
Welfare data
Welfare data, Benefit data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 08-001
2008-03-05T16:14:43Z
2008-03-05T16:14:43Z
What are the City's duties under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, the Open Meeting Law (OML), with regard to releasing or withholding the tapes of the closed meetings? Specifically, may the City Council authorize release of those tapes to the public before one of the events specified by section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) has occurred, which event makes the tapes of such meetings available to the public?
What is the classification of the tapes under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, before and after one of the events specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) has occurred? Specifically, but not by way of limitation, if data that are not public data are discussed on the tapes, are those parts of the tapes public or not public once the tapes are available to the public pursuant to the statute?
What is the classification under the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter13, of (a) the consultant's reports submitted to the Council at the closed meetings for purposes of discussing offers for the property, and (b) letters from the property owners involved in matter objecting to release of the tapes of the closed meetings?
What are the City's duties under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, the Open Meeting Law (OML), with regard to releasing or withholding the tapes of the closed meetings? Specifically, may the City Council authorize release of those tapes to the public before one of the events specified by section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) has occurred, which event makes the tapes of such meetings available to the public?
What is the classification of the tapes under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, before and after one of the events specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) has occurred? Specifically, but not by way of limitation, if data that are not public data are discussed on the tapes, are those parts of the tapes public or not public once the tapes are available to the public pursuant to the statute?
What is the classification under the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter13, of (a) the consultant's reports submitted to the Council at the closed meetings for purposes of discussing offers for the property, and (b) letters from the property owners involved in matter objecting to release of the tapes of the closed meetings?
266446
Advisory Opinion 08-001
March 5, 2008; City of Northfield
08-001
City of Northfield
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Property sale or purchase (13D.05, subd. 3(c))
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Property sale or purchase (13D.05, subd. 3(c))
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-027
2007-12-20T16:14:43Z
2007-12-20T16:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 531, Byron, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data relating to a hazing incident: the particular athletic team involved, the nature of the alleged hazing, the number of students disciplined, and the disciplinary action taken?
Did Independent School District 531, Byron, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data relating to a hazing incident: the particular athletic team involved, the nature of the alleged hazing, the number of students disciplined, and the disciplinary action taken?
267315
Advisory Opinion 07-027
January 10, 2007; School District 531 (Byron)
07-027
School District 531 (Byron)
Personnel data
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final disposition of disciplinary action
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-026
2007-12-03T16:14:43Z
2007-12-03T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Zimmerman comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to memos relating to the dismissal of a City employee?
Did the City of Zimmerman comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to memos relating to the dismissal of a City employee?
266836
Advisory Opinion 07-026
December 3, 2007; City of Zimmerman
07-026
City of Zimmerman
Response to data requests
Personnel data
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Response to data requests, Personnel data
Response to data requests, Personnel data, Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-025
2007-11-16T16:14:43Z
2007-11-16T16:14:43Z
Is the Free Speech Working Group (creation of which was approved at the January 17, 2007, Minneapolis City Council meeting) subject to the requirements of Chapter 13D?
If the answer to Issue 1 is yes, did the Free Speech Working Group comply with the notice requirements of section 13D.04, subdivision 1, regarding its meeting on August 8, 2007?
Is the Free Speech Working Group (creation of which was approved at the January 17, 2007, Minneapolis City Council meeting) subject to the requirements of Chapter 13D?
If the answer to Issue 1 is yes, did the Free Speech Working Group comply with the notice requirements of section 13D.04, subdivision 1, regarding its meeting on August 8, 2007?
267269
Advisory Opinion 07-025
November 16, 2007; Minneapolis City Council
07-025
Minneapolis City Council
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-024
2007-11-14T16:14:43Z
2007-11-14T16:14:43Z
When the Minneapolis City Council's Public Safety and Regulatory Services Committee and Health, Energy and Environment Committee met jointly on February 15, 2006, did they comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6?
When the Minneapolis City Council's Public Safety and Regulatory Services Committee and Health, Energy and Environment Committee met jointly on February 15, 2006, did they comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6?
267288
Advisory Opinion 07-024
November 14, 2007; Minneapolis City Council
07-024
Minneapolis City Council
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-023
2007-11-09T16:14:43Z
2007-11-09T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Newport comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a May 29, 2007, request to inspect certain government data?
Did the City of Newport comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a May 29, 2007, request to inspect certain government data?
267981
Advisory Opinion 07-023
November 9, 2007; City of Newport
07-023
City of Newport
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-022
2007-10-31T15:14:43Z
2007-10-31T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied public access to the home addresses of individual members of the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group?
Did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied public access to the home addresses of individual members of the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group?
267368
Advisory Opinion 07-022
October 31, 2007; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
07-022
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Elected and appointed officials
Applicants for appointment to a public body and public body appointees
Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Applicants for appointment to a public body and public body appointees, Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-021
2007-10-17T15:14:43Z
2007-10-17T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 347, Willmar, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it determined that a student's name, which appears in certain data relating to an investigation of allegations of misconduct by a teacher, is only incidental to the data, and is not private educational data under section 13.32?
Did Independent School District 347, Willmar, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it determined that a student's name, which appears in certain data relating to an investigation of allegations of misconduct by a teacher, is only incidental to the data, and is not private educational data under section 13.32?
266624
Advisory Opinion 07-021
October 17, 2007; School District 347 (Willmar)
07-021
School District 347 (Willmar)
Personnel data
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Data incidental to the data subject
Personnel data, Educational data, Multiple data subjects
Personnel data, Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Data incidental to the data subject
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-020
2007-09-27T15:15:43Z
2007-09-27T15:15:43Z
Did Stearns County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data in a parenting assessment to participants in a family group decision making conference?
Did Stearns County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data in a parenting assessment to participants in a family group decision making conference?
267982
Advisory Opinion 07-020
September 27, 2007; Stearns County
07-020
Stearns County
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-019
2007-09-27T15:14:43Z
2007-09-27T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) provide names and mailing addresses of members and/or retirees to a private vendor with which TRA has contracted to mail retirement-related information?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, can the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) provide names and mailing addresses of members and/or retirees to a private vendor with which TRA has contracted to mail retirement-related information?
266754
Advisory Opinion 07-019
September 27, 2007; Teachers Retirement Association
07-019
Teachers Retirement Association
Contracts/privatization
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-018
2007-09-26T15:14:43Z
2007-09-26T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers comply with the notice requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 5, for a February 26, 2007, closed meeting, when the members knew in advance that a portion of the meeting would be closed to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase of real estate?
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers' public statement given prior to closing a portion of a meeting on February 26, 2007, to discuss litigation strategies comply with the notice requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01?
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, when they failed to record the entire closed portion of a meeting on February 26, 2007?
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers comply with the notice requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 5, for a February 26, 2007, closed meeting, when the members knew in advance that a portion of the meeting would be closed to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase of real estate?
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers' public statement given prior to closing a portion of a meeting on February 26, 2007, to discuss litigation strategies comply with the notice requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01?
Did the members of the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board of Managers comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, when they failed to record the entire closed portion of a meeting on February 26, 2007?
267617
Advisory Opinion 07-018
September 26, 2007; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
07-018
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District Board
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Closed meetings
Closed meetings
Notice
Statement on record
Notice
Recording meetings
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Notice, Statement on record, Notice, Recording meetings
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-017
2007-09-14T15:14:43Z
2007-09-14T15:14:43Z
Did the Mahnomen County Treasurer comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a June 11, 2007, request for data?
Did the Mahnomen County Treasurer comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a June 11, 2007, request for data?
268022
Advisory Opinion 07-017
September 14, 2007; Mahnomen County Treasurer
07-017
Mahnomen County Treasurer
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-016
2007-08-16T15:14:43Z
2007-08-16T15:14:43Z
Are the data on the videotape classified as private educational data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.32 and/or private personnel data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Are the data on the videotape classified as private educational data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.32 and/or private personnel data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
266979
Advisory Opinion 07-016
August 16, 2007; School District 709 (Duluth)
07-016
School District 709 (Duluth)
Educational data
Photos, videotapes
Educational data
Educational data, Photos, videotapes
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-015
2007-07-11T15:14:43Z
2007-07-11T15:14:43Z
In responding to a March 28, 2007, data request, did the Sherburne County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it copied the data into a response rather than allowing the requestor the opportunity to inspect the actual physical data?
Did the Sherburne County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 28, 2007, request for daily logs and incident reports submitted by a particular officer?
In responding to a March 28, 2007, data request, did the Sherburne County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it copied the data into a response rather than allowing the requestor the opportunity to inspect the actual physical data?
Did the Sherburne County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 28, 2007, request for daily logs and incident reports submitted by a particular officer?
267822
Advisory Opinion 07-015
July 11, 2007; Sherburne County Sheriff
07-015
Sherburne County Sheriff
Inspection
Records management/retention
Response to data requests
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Actual physical data
Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management
Inspection, Records management/retention, Response to data requests
Inspection, Records management/retention, Response to data requests, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1), Actual physical data, Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-014
2007-06-27T15:14:43Z
2007-06-27T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, when it posted a notice for a special meeting on September 13, 2006, that contained the statement "Other Legal issues may be discussed?"
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D when a quorum left the meeting room on September 13, 2006, and had a discussion with the township's attorney?
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 5 when it limited access to the journal in which votes are kept to once a month during the regular meeting of the Township Board?
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 at meetings held on December 19, 2006, January 16, 2007, February 20, 2007, March 21, 2007 and April 17, 2007?
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, when it posted a notice for a special meeting on September 13, 2006, that contained the statement "Other Legal issues may be discussed?"
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D when a quorum left the meeting room on September 13, 2006, and had a discussion with the township's attorney?
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 5 when it limited access to the journal in which votes are kept to once a month during the regular meeting of the Township Board?
Did the members of the Hampton Township Board of Supervisors comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 6 at meetings held on December 19, 2006, January 16, 2007, February 20, 2007, March 21, 2007 and April 17, 2007?
267355
Advisory Opinion 07-014
June 27, 2007; Hampton Township Board
07-014
Hampton Township Board
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Journal of votes, ballots
Special meeting notice
Printed materials
Quorum
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Journal of votes, ballots, Special meeting notice, Printed materials, Quorum
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-013
2007-05-22T15:14:43Z
2007-05-22T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Thief River Falls comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it did not release the make, year, and model of vehicles involved in traffic accidents?
Did the City of Thief River Falls comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it did not release the make, year, and model of vehicles involved in traffic accidents?
266948
Advisory Opinion 07-013
May 22, 2007; City of Thief River Falls
07-013
City of Thief River Falls
Law enforcement data
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Traffic accidents (169.09)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-012
2007-05-16T15:15:43Z
2007-05-16T15:15:43Z
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data (all data listed under #2 of the data request)?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data relating to the Ramsey County Jail (all data listed under #3 of the data request)?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data (all data listed under #2 of the data request)?
Did the Ramsey County Sheriff comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data relating to the Ramsey County Jail (all data listed under #3 of the data request)?
267967
Advisory Opinion 07-012
May 16, 2007; Ramsey County Sheriff
07-012
Ramsey County Sheriff
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-011
2007-05-16T15:14:43Z
2007-05-16T15:14:43Z
Did the Metro Gang Strike Force comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data (all data listed under #1 of the data request)?
Did the Metro Gang Strike Force comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a February 15, 2007, request for data (all data listed under #1 of the data request)?
267704
Advisory Opinion 07-011
May 16, 2007; Metro Gang Strike Force
07-011
Metro Gang Strike Force
Response to data requests
Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59)
Metro Gang Strike Force
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59), Metro Gang Strike Force
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-010
2007-03-27T15:14:43Z
2007-03-27T15:14:43Z
Did Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the following data: "contingency plans the University may have for strikes by any groups of employees at MSUM?"
Did Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the following data: "contingency plans the University may have for strikes by any groups of employees at MSUM?"
267802
Advisory Opinion 07-010
March 27, 2007; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
07-010
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Security information
Definition (subd. 1(c))
Entity's discretion to withhold
Strike plan
Data classification's origin
Security information
Security information, Definition (subd. 1(c)), Entity's discretion to withhold, Strike plan, Data classification's origin
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-009
2007-03-09T16:14:43Z
2007-03-09T16:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 720, Shakopee, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it collected private data about a student from the student without providing the Tennessen warning notice required by section 13.04, subdivision 2?
If Independent School District 720, Shakopee, did not provide a Tennessen warning notice when it collected private data about the student from the student, did it comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it used data it collected from the student?
Did Independent School District 720, Shakopee, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it collected private data about a student from the student without providing the Tennessen warning notice required by section 13.04, subdivision 2?
If Independent School District 720, Shakopee, did not provide a Tennessen warning notice when it collected private data about the student from the student, did it comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it used data it collected from the student?
267652
Advisory Opinion 07-009
March 9, 2007; School District 720 (Shakopee)
07-009
School District 720 (Shakopee)
Data subjects
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-008
2007-02-14T16:14:43Z
2007-02-14T16:14:43Z
Did the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $124.85 for copies of government data?
Did the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $124.85 for copies of government data?
267754
Advisory Opinion 07-008
February 14, 2007; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
07-008
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Copy costs
25 cents per page
Copy inspection hybrid
Copy costs
Copy costs, 25 cents per page, Copy inspection hybrid
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-007
2007-02-06T16:14:43Z
2007-02-06T16:14:43Z
Has the Red River Watershed Management Board complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to an October 13, 2006, request for certain data?
Has the Red River Watershed Management Board complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to an October 13, 2006, request for certain data?
268008
Advisory Opinion 07-007
February 6, 2007; Red River Watershed Management Board
07-007
Red River Watershed Management Board
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-006
2007-01-30T16:14:43Z
2007-01-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in audio tape recordings that two Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District board managers made of board meetings?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of notes taken by a former Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District board manager during board meetings while he was a member of the board?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in audio tape recordings that two Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District board managers made of board meetings?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of notes taken by a former Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District board manager during board meetings while he was a member of the board?
267740
Advisory Opinion 07-006
January 30 2007; Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
07-006
Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Requests for data
Audio recordings
Public meetings (see also: Open Meetings Law)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Audio recordings, Public meetings (see also: Open Meetings Law)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-005
2007-01-26T16:14:43Z
2007-01-26T16:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13, 175 and 176, if it releases certain data in its WC-Informix database in response to a request for summary data?
Is the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13, 175 and 176, if it releases certain data in its WC-Informix database in response to a request for summary data?
267391
Advisory Opinion 07-005
January 26 2007; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
07-005
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Summary data
Labor and Industry Department
Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Summary data
Summary data, Labor and Industry Department, Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-004
2007-01-22T16:14:43Z
2007-01-22T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to provide the names of employees whose private personnel data was either removed or redacted from council members' and the Mayor's emails?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to provide the names of persons who corresponded with Council Members Glidden and Remington?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to provide the names of employees whose private personnel data was either removed or redacted from council members' and the Mayor's emails?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to provide the names of persons who corresponded with Council Members Glidden and Remington?
267479
Advisory Opinion 07-004
January 22 2007; City of Minneapolis
07-004
City of Minneapolis
Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
13.601
Correspondence with elected officials
Employee name
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual, 13.601, Correspondence with elected officials, Employee name
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-003
2007-01-19T16:14:43Z
2007-01-19T16:14:43Z
Did the Douglas County Sheriff's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in refusing to provide certain data contained in traffic accident reports?
Did the Douglas County Sheriff's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in refusing to provide certain data contained in traffic accident reports?
267058
Advisory Opinion 07-003
January 19 2007; Douglas County Sheriff
07-003
Douglas County Sheriff
Law enforcement data
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Traffic accidents (169.09)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-002
2007-01-12T16:14:43Z
2007-01-12T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Silver Bay comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $86.91 to retrieve and copy 109 pages of government data?
Did the City of Silver Bay comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it charged $86.91 to retrieve and copy 109 pages of government data?
267618
Advisory Opinion 07-002
January 12 2007; City of Silver Bay
07-002
City of Silver Bay
Copy costs
25 cents per page
Actual cost - public
Copy costs
Copy costs, 25 cents per page, Actual cost - public
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 07-001
2007-01-10T16:14:43Z
2007-01-10T16:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 531, Byron, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data relating to a hazing incident: the particular athletic team involved, the nature of the alleged hazing, the number of students disciplined, and the disciplinary action taken?
Did Independent School District 531, Byron, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data relating to a hazing incident: the particular athletic team involved, the nature of the alleged hazing, the number of students disciplined, and the disciplinary action taken?
266974
Advisory Opinion 07-001
January 10, 2007; School District 531 (Byron)
07-001
School District 531 (Byron)
Educational data
Summary data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Summary data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-033
2006-12-12T16:14:43Z
2006-12-12T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Rock Creek comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding its response to a September 22, 2006, request for access to certain data?
Did the City of Rock Creek comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding its response to a September 22, 2006, request for access to certain data?
267452
Advisory Opinion 06-033
December 12, 2006; City of Rock Creek
06-033
City of Rock Creek
Response to data requests
Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Inappropriate response, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO), Inappropriate response, generally
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-032
2006-11-30T16:14:43Z
2006-11-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Mankato maintains: sales and use tax filings provided by businesses claiming hardship exceptions?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Mankato maintains: sales and use tax filings provided by businesses claiming hardship exceptions?
267013
Advisory Opinion 06-032
November 30, 2006; City of Mankato
06-032
City of Mankato
Government Data
Taxation data
Government Data
Government Data, Taxation data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-031
2006-11-14T16:14:43Z
2006-11-14T16:14:43Z
Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, to interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the council?
Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3 when they closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, following a notice that stated: "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Stillwater City Council will conduct a Closed Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2005 and Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street. The purpose of the closed meeting is to conduct interviews for the-[sic] appointment of a Councilmember for Ward 4. Do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's Office (651)430-8802 if you have any questions or need further information."
Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when it closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, to interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the council?
Did the members of the Stillwater City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3 when they closed a meeting that began on January 11, 2005, and was continued on January 12, 2005, following a notice that stated: "NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Stillwater City Council will conduct a Closed Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2005 and Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street. The purpose of the closed meeting is to conduct interviews for the-[sic] appointment of a Councilmember for Ward 4. Do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's Office (651)430-8802 if you have any questions or need further information."
267751
Advisory Opinion 06-031
November 14, 2006; Stillwater City Council
06-031
Stillwater City Council
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Notice
Posted or request for notice
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Notice, Posted or request for notice
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-030
2006-11-08T16:14:43Z
2006-11-08T16:14:43Z
In determining whether a breach of security has occurred pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.055, may a government entity consider the fact that the data in question were encrypted?
In determining whether a breach of security has occurred pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.055, may a government entity consider the fact that the data in question were encrypted?
266481
Advisory Opinion 06-030
November 8, 2006; Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology
06-030
Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology
Statutory responsibilities government
Breach of security data (13.055)
Statutory responsibilities government
Statutory responsibilities government, Breach of security data (13.055)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-029
2006-10-19T15:14:43Z
2006-10-19T15:14:43Z
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data requests made on September 14, 2005: (1) "all travel records for Amy Klobuchar, in her capacity as Hennepin County Attorney from 1999 to the present, including itinerary, cost and purpose"; and (2) "all daily, weekly and monthly schedules of Amy Klobuchar from 1999 to the present?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data request made on February 22, 2006: "all labor grievances filed against Amy Klobuchar in her capacity as Hennepin County Attorney; 1999-2006?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data request made on March 3, 2006: "list and description of all matters referred by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office to the Hennepin County Domestic Fatality Review Board?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (in a timely and appropriate manner), to the following data request made on September 14, 2005: "provide all caseload statistics tracked by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office from 1998 to present?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to certain data that were requested on July 27, 2006?
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data requests made on September 14, 2005: (1) "all travel records for Amy Klobuchar, in her capacity as Hennepin County Attorney from 1999 to the present, including itinerary, cost and purpose"; and (2) "all daily, weekly and monthly schedules of Amy Klobuchar from 1999 to the present?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data request made on February 22, 2006: "all labor grievances filed against Amy Klobuchar in her capacity as Hennepin County Attorney; 1999-2006?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office respond in a timely manner, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, to the following data request made on March 3, 2006: "list and description of all matters referred by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office to the Hennepin County Domestic Fatality Review Board?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (in a timely and appropriate manner), to the following data request made on September 14, 2005: "provide all caseload statistics tracked by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office from 1998 to present?"
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to certain data that were requested on July 27, 2006?
267419
Advisory Opinion 06-029
October 19, 2006; Hennepin County Attorney's Office
06-029
Hennepin County Attorney's Office
Requests for data
Responsible authority
Clarification of request
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Responsible authority (RA)
Requests for data, Responsible authority
Requests for data, Responsible authority, Clarification of request, Data request vs. question/inquiry, Responsible authority (RA)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-028
2006-10-02T15:14:43Z
2006-10-02T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Marshall comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the names of the two finalists for the position of economic development director?
Did the City of Marshall comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to the names of the two finalists for the position of economic development director?
267888
Advisory Opinion 06-028
October 2, 2006; City of Marshall
06-028
City of Marshall
Personnel data
Applicant data
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Applicant data, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-027
2006-09-28T15:14:43Z
2006-09-28T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Breezy Point City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 3 when they held an emergency meeting on July 24, 2006?
Did the members of the Breezy Point City Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 3 when they held an emergency meeting on July 24, 2006?
267124
Advisory Opinion 06-027
September 28, 2006; Breezy Point City Council
06-027
Breezy Point City Council
Open Meeting Law
Emergency meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Emergency meetings
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-026
2006-09-21T15:14:43Z
2006-09-21T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: data indicating all licensed child care providers who have received child care assistance payment for services rendered in the past month?
What is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: data indicating all licensed child care providers who have received child care assistance payment for services rendered in the past month?
267879
Advisory Opinion 06-026
September 21, 2006; Anoka County
06-026
Anoka County
Licensing data
Welfare data
Daycare, child care provider
Licensing data
Licensing data, Welfare data
Licensing data, Welfare data, Daycare, child care provider, Licensing data
Dana B. Badgerow
Note: This opinion has been edited to correct inaccuracies.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-025
2006-08-17T15:15:43Z
2006-08-17T15:15:43Z
Is the City of Rice in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it releases certain data relating to vehicle accidents to Watab Township?
Is the City of Rice in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it releases certain data relating to vehicle accidents to Watab Township?
267695
Advisory Opinion 06-025
August 17, 2006; City of Rice
06-025
City of Rice
Contracts/privatization
Data sharing
Privatization
Contracts
13.03 subdivision 11
Contracts/privatization, Data sharing
Contracts/privatization, Data sharing, Privatization, Contracts, 13.03 subdivision 11
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-024
2006-08-17T15:14:43Z
2006-08-17T15:14:43Z
Did the Metropolitan Airports Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding several requests, beginning April 19, 2002, for access to certain invoices for legal fees?
Did the Metropolitan Airports Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding several requests, beginning April 19, 2002, for access to certain invoices for legal fees?
267610
Advisory Opinion 06-024
August 17, 2006; Metropolitan Airports Commission
06-024
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Attorney data
Civil investigative data
Work product
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Attorney data, Civil investigative data
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Work product, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-023
2006-08-11T15:14:43Z
2006-08-11T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee A's copy of the complaint government data? If yes, what is the classification?
What, if any, limitations are on employee A disclosing information to the media about the incident or the complaint?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee C's copy of the witness statement government data? If yes, what is the classification?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee A's copy of the witness statement government data? If yes, what is the classification?
What, if any, limitations are on employee C in giving information or a copy of the witness statement to employee A or to the media?
What, if any, limitations are on employee A in giving a copy of a witness statement to the media?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee A's copy of the complaint government data? If yes, what is the classification?
What, if any, limitations are on employee A disclosing information to the media about the incident or the complaint?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee C's copy of the witness statement government data? If yes, what is the classification?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is employee A's copy of the witness statement government data? If yes, what is the classification?
What, if any, limitations are on employee C in giving information or a copy of the witness statement to employee A or to the media?
What, if any, limitations are on employee A in giving a copy of a witness statement to the media?
267849
Advisory Opinion 06-023
August 11, 2006; Minnesota Department of Health
06-023
Minnesota Department of Health
Personnel data
Employee release to media
Witness statement
Multiple data subjects
Witness identity or statement
Personnel data
Personnel data, Employee release to media, Witness statement, Multiple data subjects, Witness identity or statement
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-022
2006-08-09T15:14:43Z
2006-08-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are active warrants classified that are maintained by the City of Moorhead?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are active warrants classified that are maintained by the City of Moorhead?
267226
Advisory Opinion 06-022
August 9, 2006; City of Moorhead
06-022
City of Moorhead
Law enforcement data
Arrest warrant indices
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Arrest warrant indices
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-021
2006-06-23T15:15:43Z
2006-06-23T15:15:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in the letter, which was referenced in the March 10, 2006, Pequot Lakes School Board minutes and subsequently placed in the Superintendent's file?
What is the classification of the data contained in the letter, which was referenced in the March 10, 2006, Pequot Lakes School Board minutes and subsequently placed in the Superintendent's file?
267584
Advisory Opinion 06-021
June 23, 2006; School District 186 (Pequot Lakes)
06-021
School District 186 (Pequot Lakes)
Personnel data
Policy or contract determines
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Policy or contract determines, Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-020
2006-06-23T15:14:43Z
2006-06-23T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3 when they conducted closed meetings on October 25, November 8, November 15, November 29, December 6, December 10, December 13, and December 20, 2005 and on January 10, January 31, February 14, February 21, March 14, March 21, and March 28, 2006, following notices that consisted only of the broad statement: "If necessary, the Board will also meet in a closed Executive Session prior to or after the meeting for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on legal matters, personnel items, negotiations and expulsions?"
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) on November 29, 2005, when they (through their Chair) summarized a closed meeting conducted on the same date concerning the performance of the superintendent?
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) when they conducted closed meetings on September 6 and November 29, 2005, to evaluate the performance of a single individual who was subject to the Board's authority?
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3 when they conducted closed meetings on October 25, November 8, November 15, November 29, December 6, December 10, December 13, and December 20, 2005 and on January 10, January 31, February 14, February 21, March 14, March 21, and March 28, 2006, following notices that consisted only of the broad statement: "If necessary, the Board will also meet in a closed Executive Session prior to or after the meeting for the purpose of discussing and/or acting on legal matters, personnel items, negotiations and expulsions?"
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) on November 29, 2005, when they (through their Chair) summarized a closed meeting conducted on the same date concerning the performance of the superintendent?
Did the members of the Minneapolis School Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) when they conducted closed meetings on September 6 and November 29, 2005, to evaluate the performance of a single individual who was subject to the Board's authority?
267497
Advisory Opinion 06-020
June 23, 2006; Minneapolis School Board
06-020
Minneapolis School Board
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Closed meetings
Closed meetings
Individual performance
Special meeting notice
School boards
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Individual performance, Special meeting notice, School boards
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-019
2006-06-09T15:14:43Z
2006-06-09T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a December 13, 2005, request for access to data?
Did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a December 13, 2005, request for access to data?
267833
Advisory Opinion 06-019
June 9, 2006; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
06-019
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Civil investigative data
Labor and Industry Department
Taxation data
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Labor and Industry Department, Taxation data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-018
2006-06-06T15:14:43Z
2006-06-06T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for all public data related to a Minneapolis Police Department Internal Affairs Unit investigation of a complaint?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for all public data related to a Minneapolis Police Department Internal Affairs Unit investigation of a complaint?
267744
Advisory Opinion 06-018
June 6, 2006; City of Minneapolis
06-018
City of Minneapolis
Multiple data subjects
Requests for data
Multiple data subjects
Entity responsibility
Multiple data subjects, Requests for data
Multiple data subjects, Requests for data, Multiple data subjects, Entity responsibility
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-017
2006-05-25T15:14:43Z
2006-05-25T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Spring Grove City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, on March 31, 2006, when a majority voted by telephone to hire a candidate for the position of accountant?
Did the members of the Spring Grove City Council comply with the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, on March 31, 2006, when a majority voted by telephone to hire a candidate for the position of accountant?
267022
Advisory Opinion 06-017
May 25, 2006; Spring Grove City Council
06-017
Spring Grove City Council
Open Meeting Law
Quorum
Serial meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Quorum, Serial meetings
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-016
2006-05-17T15:14:43Z
2006-05-17T15:14:43Z
Because Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.465, subdivision 6(a), classifies applications and supporting documents as private data, can those documents be released to claimant's employers, who would be responsible for the continuing health benefits of the claimant should the Panel determine that claimant is eligible for continued health benefits, to allow employers to present evidence either in support of or denial of the claim?
Can the Panel close a portion of a meeting to discuss a claimant's medical data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(a)(3)?
Do the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.465, subdivision 6(a) that classify an application and supporting documents as private data, prohibit the Panel from discussing the name of a claimant in an Open Meeting?
Because Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.465, subdivision 6(a), classifies applications and supporting documents as private data, can those documents be released to claimant's employers, who would be responsible for the continuing health benefits of the claimant should the Panel determine that claimant is eligible for continued health benefits, to allow employers to present evidence either in support of or denial of the claim?
Can the Panel close a portion of a meeting to discuss a claimant's medical data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(a)(3)?
Do the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.465, subdivision 6(a) that classify an application and supporting documents as private data, prohibit the Panel from discussing the name of a claimant in an Open Meeting?
267725
Advisory Opinion 06-016
May 17, 2006; Public Safety Officer Benefit Eligibility Panel
06-016
Public Safety Officer Benefit Eligibility Panel
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Public Safety Officer Benefit Eligibility Panel
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Public Safety Officer Benefit Eligibility Panel
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-015
2006-05-04T15:14:43Z
2006-05-04T15:14:43Z
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's January 17 or 18, 2006, request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006), when the Council did not indicate any willingness to produce the document until January 31, 2006, and did not state any specific legal basis for refusing to provide the document until January 27, 2006?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter13, in responding to the Star Tribune's request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006) where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 2?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's January 17 or 18, 2006, request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006), where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was an Application for Temporary Classification of Data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.06, subdivision 1, submitted on January 25, 2006?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006) where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was a "gag" Order issued by the Bureau of Mediation Services mediator pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.04, subdivision 3?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's January 17 or 18, 2006, request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006), when the Council did not indicate any willingness to produce the document until January 31, 2006, and did not state any specific legal basis for refusing to provide the document until January 27, 2006?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter13, in responding to the Star Tribune's request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006) where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 2?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's January 17 or 18, 2006, request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006), where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was an Application for Temporary Classification of Data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.06, subdivision 1, submitted on January 25, 2006?
Did the Metropolitan Council comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to the Star Tribune's request for a copy of the proposed contract with the transit workers union (that the union rejected in initial voting on January 15 and 16, 2006) where the Council's stated basis for refusing to provide the data was a "gag" Order issued by the Bureau of Mediation Services mediator pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.04, subdivision 3?
267559
Advisory Opinion 06-015
May 4, 2006; Metropolitan Council
06-015
Metropolitan Council
Response to data requests
Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708)
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Definition (subd. 1(c))
Mediation data, generally (See also: Bureau of Mediation Services data and Labor relations data)
Temporary classification (13.06)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Bureau of Mediation Services data (13.708), Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f)), Definition (subd. 1(c)), Mediation data, generally (See also: Bureau of Mediation Services data and Labor relations data), Temporary classification (13.06)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-014
2006-04-28T15:14:43Z
2006-04-28T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Corrections comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a January 22, 2006, request for data?
Did the Minnesota Department of Corrections comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding a January 22, 2006, request for data?
267469
Advisory Opinion 06-014
April 28, 2006; Minnesota Department of Corrections
06-014
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Inspection
Response to data requests
Inspection vs. copying, in general
Untimely, generally
Inspection, Response to data requests
Inspection, Response to data requests, Inspection vs. copying, in general, Untimely, generally
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-013
2006-04-12T15:14:43Z
2006-04-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: data related to the registration of legal non-licensed child care providers?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: data related to the registration of legal non-licensed child care providers?
267698
Advisory Opinion 06-013
April 12, 2006; Anoka County
06-013
Anoka County
Licensing data
Daycare, child care provider
Licensing data
Licensing data
Licensing data, Daycare, child care provider, Licensing data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-012
2006-04-07T15:14:43Z
2006-04-07T15:14:43Z
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they held a meeting outside the territorial limits of Brunswick Township on August 26, 2005?
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2(a), for meetings held on August 26, 2005 and August 29, 2005?
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3, for meetings held on August 26, 2005 and August 29, 2005?
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they held a meeting outside the territorial limits of Brunswick Township on August 26, 2005?
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2(a), for meetings held on August 26, 2005 and August 29, 2005?
Did the members of the Brunswick Town Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, subdivision 3, for meetings held on August 26, 2005 and August 29, 2005?
267613
Advisory Opinion 06-012
April 7, 2006; Brunswick Town Board
06-012
Brunswick Town Board
Meeting notice
Closed meetings
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Notice
Statement on record
Special meeting notice
Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice, Closed meetings, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Notice, Statement on record, Special meeting notice
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-011
2006-03-28T16:14:43Z
2006-03-28T16:14:43Z
Did Sherburne County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a request to inspect, remotely, certain data the County maintains?
Did Sherburne County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a request to inspect, remotely, certain data the County maintains?
266955
Advisory Opinion 06-011
March 28, 2006; Sherburne County
06-011
Sherburne County
Inspection
Remote access
Inspection
Inspection, Remote access
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-010
2006-03-23T16:14:43Z
2006-03-23T16:14:43Z
Did the City of North Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the names and addresses of three individuals, each of whom made a complaint against a City police officer?
Did the City of North Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for the names and addresses of three individuals, each of whom made a complaint against a City police officer?
266892
Advisory Opinion 06-010
March 23, 2006; City of North Saint Paul
06-010
City of North Saint Paul
Personnel data
Complainant identity
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complainant identity
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-009
2006-03-17T16:14:43Z
2006-03-17T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Historical Society respond appropriately to a March 14, 2005, request for access to data?
Did the Minnesota Historical Society respond appropriately to a March 14, 2005, request for access to data?
267179
Advisory Opinion 06-009
March 17, 2006; Minnesota Historical Society
06-009
Minnesota Historical Society
Requests for data
Minnesota State Historical Society
Requests for data
Requests for data, Minnesota State Historical Society
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-008
2006-03-08T16:14:43Z
2006-03-08T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage: data in five memoranda relating to a former District employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage: data in five memoranda relating to a former District employee?
267578
Advisory Opinion 06-008
March 8, 2006; School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage)
06-008
School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage)
Personnel data
Policy or contract determines
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Policy or contract determines, Settlement agreements
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-007
2006-02-27T16:14:43Z
2006-02-27T16:14:43Z
Is Hampton Township's determination that it is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, appropriate given the definition of political subdivision in section 13.02, subdivision 11?
If Hampton Township is subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did it comply with Chapter 13 in responding to a December 20, 2006, request for access to data?
Is Hampton Township's determination that it is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, appropriate given the definition of political subdivision in section 13.02, subdivision 11?
If Hampton Township is subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did it comply with Chapter 13 in responding to a December 20, 2006, request for access to data?
267231
Advisory Opinion 06-007
February 27, 2006; Hampton Township
06-007
Hampton Township
Response to data requests
Townships
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Townships
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-006
2006-02-24T16:14:43Z
2006-02-24T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Revenue comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a June 5, 2005, request for access to data relating to an investigation?
Did the Minnesota Department of Revenue comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a June 5, 2005, request for access to data relating to an investigation?
267978
Advisory Opinion 06-006
February 24, 2006; Minnesota Department of Revenue
06-006
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-005
2006-02-21T16:14:43Z
2006-02-21T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety maintains: a response to a Department request for proposal?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Public Safety maintains: a response to a Department request for proposal?
267399
Advisory Opinion 06-005
February 21, 2006; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
06-005
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Trade secret
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Commissioner's limited authority
Trade secret
Trade secret, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids, Commissioner's limited authority
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-004
2006-02-14T16:14:43Z
2006-02-14T16:14:43Z
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 25, 2005, request for data?
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 25, 2005, request for data?
266994
Advisory Opinion 06-004
February 14, 2006; Red River Water Management Board
06-004
Red River Water Management Board
Requests for data
Clarification of request
Requests for data
Requests for data, Clarification of request
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-003
2006-02-10T16:15:43Z
2006-02-10T16:15:43Z
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 29, 2005, request to inspect "financial records showing payments to the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District for the Agassiz Valley Project?"
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 29, 2005, request to inspect "financial records showing payments to the Middle Snake Tamarac Rivers Watershed District for the Agassiz Valley Project?"
267543
Advisory Opinion 06-003
February 10, 2006; Red River Water Management Board
06-003
Red River Water Management Board
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Sufficiency of request
Appropriate response generally
Requests for data, Response to data requests
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Sufficiency of request, Appropriate response generally
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-002
2006-02-10T16:14:43Z
2006-02-10T16:14:43Z
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a November 10, 2005, request for data?
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a November 10, 2005, request for data?
267980
Advisory Opinion 06-002
February 10, 2006, 2006; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
06-002
Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 06-001
2006-01-30T16:14:43Z
2006-01-30T16:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale Area Schools, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for copies of the following data: "data that document how much money the District spent on the summons and complaint - Independent School District 281 v. Service Employees International Union Local 284 - and all grievances related to the summons and complaint?"
Did Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale Area Schools, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for copies of the following data: "data that document how much money the District spent on the summons and complaint - Independent School District 281 v. Service Employees International Union Local 284 - and all grievances related to the summons and complaint?"
267998
Advisory Opinion 06-001
January 31, 2006; School District 281 (Robbinsdale Area)
06-001
School District 281 (Robbinsdale Area)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-041
2005-12-28T16:14:43Z
2005-12-28T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Hopkins comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for the 2004 study of the "Van Buren area drainage system?"
Did the City of Hopkins comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for the 2004 study of the "Van Buren area drainage system?"
267735
Advisory Opinion 05-041
December 28, 2005; City of Hopkins
05-041
City of Hopkins
Attorney data
Civil investigative data
Work product
Statute of limitations expiration
Attorney data, Civil investigative data
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Work product, Statute of limitations expiration
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-040
2005-12-14T16:14:43Z
2005-12-14T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data subject's request to review the test s/he took as part of the lieutenant's examination?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data subject's request to review the test s/he took as part of the lieutenant's examination?
267337
Advisory Opinion 05-040
December 14, 2005; City of Minneapolis
05-040
City of Minneapolis
Response to data requests
Examination data (13.34)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Examination data (13.34)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-039
2005-11-30T16:14:43Z
2005-11-30T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an August 11, 2005, request from the data subject for the following data: the complete record of the scoring for the B-PAD portion of the City's Fire Captain test?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an August 11, 2005, request from the data subject for the following data: the complete record of the scoring for the B-PAD portion of the City's Fire Captain test?
267636
Advisory Opinion 05-039
November 30, 2005; City of Saint Paul
05-039
City of Saint Paul
Contracts/privatization
Personnel data
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Test scores
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Obligation to maintain and preserve records, Test scores
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-038
2005-11-29T16:14:43Z
2005-11-29T16:14:43Z
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a January 16, 2005, request for access to data?
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a June 15, 2005, request for access to data?
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a September 7, 2005, request for access to data?
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a January 16, 2005, request for access to data?
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a June 15, 2005, request for access to data?
Did MAC comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with regard to a September 7, 2005, request for access to data?
267731
Advisory Opinion 05-038
November 29, 2005; Metropolitan Airports Commission
05-038
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Requests for data
Draft documents
Entity responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Draft documents, Entity responsibility
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-037
2005-11-18T16:15:43Z
2005-11-18T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry maintains: the identity of an individual who complained about a Department employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry maintains: the identity of an individual who complained about a Department employee?
267291
Advisory Opinion 05-037
November 18, 2005; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
05-037
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Response to data requests
Whistleblowers (181.932)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Whistleblowers (181.932)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-036
2005-11-18T16:14:43Z
2005-11-18T16:14:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for contact information about city council candidates?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a data request for contact information about city council candidates?
267841
Advisory Opinion 05-036
November 18, 2005; City of Minneapolis
05-036
City of Minneapolis
Elected and appointed officials
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials (13.601)
Advisory boards or commissions (13.601)
Advisory board or commission
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Elected and appointed officials (13.601), Advisory boards or commissions (13.601), Advisory board or commission
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-035
2005-11-17T16:14:43Z
2005-11-17T16:14:43Z
Are the following data classified as public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3: a written report provided to a school district by a consultant?
Are the following data classified as public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3: responses by an applicant to questionnaires and assessment instruments analyzing the strengths and weaknesses for an applicant for a position of employment used by the consultant to reach his/her conclusions and make his/her recommendations?
Are the following data classified as public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3: a written report provided to a school district by a consultant?
Are the following data classified as public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3: responses by an applicant to questionnaires and assessment instruments analyzing the strengths and weaknesses for an applicant for a position of employment used by the consultant to reach his/her conclusions and make his/her recommendations?
267371
Advisory Opinion 05-035
November 17, 2005; School District 273 (Edina)
05-035
School District 273 (Edina)
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Applicants for employment
Applicant data
Candidates for employment
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Applicants for employment, Applicant data, Candidates for employment
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-034
2005-11-09T16:14:43Z
2005-11-09T16:14:43Z
Did the Lake Superior Center comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 16, 2005, request for government data?
Did the Lake Superior Center comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 16, 2005, request for government data?
267459
Advisory Opinion 05-034
November 9, 2005; Lake Superior Center
05-034
Lake Superior Center
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Lake Superior Center
Clause to be inferred
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Lake Superior Center, Clause to be inferred
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-033
2005-10-27T15:14:43Z
2005-10-27T15:14:43Z
When the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco (MPAAT) commissions another person or entity to perform a research study, and MPAAT thereafter receives and makes a public report from that person or entity which presents the results of the research study, what is the status under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, of the underlying raw data collected by the researchers in the course of conducting the study?
When the Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco (MPAAT) commissions another person or entity to perform a research study, and MPAAT thereafter receives and makes a public report from that person or entity which presents the results of the research study, what is the status under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, of the underlying raw data collected by the researchers in the course of conducting the study?
267558
Advisory Opinion 05-033
October 27, 2005; Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco
05-033
Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco
Contracts/privatization
Court - discretion to subject non-government entity to Chapter 13
Research/raw data
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Court - discretion to subject non-government entity to Chapter 13, Research/raw data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-032
2005-10-25T15:15:43Z
2005-10-25T15:15:43Z
Has the City of Grand Marais complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a September 1, 2005, request for data relating to a conservation easement?
Has the City of Grand Marais complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a September 1, 2005, request for data relating to a conservation easement?
267722
Advisory Opinion 05-032
October 25, 2005; City of Grand Marais
05-032
City of Grand Marais
Requests for data
Organization of data, in general
Requestor responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Organization of data, in general, Requestor responsibility
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-031
2005-10-25T15:14:43Z
2005-10-25T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Moorhead comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a request for a transcript of a 911 call?
Did the City of Moorhead comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a request for a transcript of a 911 call?
267819
Advisory Opinion 05-031
October 25, 2005; City of Moorhead
05-031
City of Moorhead
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement (13.82)
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Law enforcement (13.82), Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-030
2005-10-04T15:14:43Z
2005-10-04T15:14:43Z
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a September 20, 2004, request to inspect the annual audits for the past five years?
Did the Red River Watershed Management Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a September 20, 2004, request to inspect the annual audits for the past five years?
267353
Advisory Opinion 05-030
October 4, 2005; Red River Watershed Management Board
05-030
Red River Watershed Management Board
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Data does not exist
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Data does not exist
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-029
2005-09-28T15:14:43Z
2005-09-28T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data the City of Kimball typically would include in the minutes of an open meeting: two resolutions regarding the discipline of two City of Kimball employees who have collective bargaining rights?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the classification of the data be the same if the employees did not have collective bargaining rights?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data the City of Kimball typically would include in the minutes of an open meeting: two resolutions regarding the discipline of two City of Kimball employees who have collective bargaining rights?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the classification of the data be the same if the employees did not have collective bargaining rights?
267772
Advisory Opinion 05-029
September 28, 2005; City of Kimball
05-029
City of Kimball
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Record of meeting
Open Meeting Law
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Record of meeting, Open Meeting Law
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-028
2005-08-25T15:14:43Z
2005-08-25T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Nicollet County Attorney's office maintains: psychiatric records and data relating to psychiatric records about an alleged perpetrator gathered from a regional treatment center by a local police department as part of a criminal investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Nicollet County Attorney's office maintains: psychiatric records and data relating to psychiatric records about an alleged perpetrator gathered from a regional treatment center by a local police department as part of a criminal investigation?
267869
Advisory Opinion 05-028
August 25, 2005; Nicollet County Attorney
05-028
Nicollet County Attorney
Law enforcement data
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164)
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Medical data
Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Change in classification 13.03
Vulnerable adults
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164), Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7), Medical data, Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6), Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293), Change in classification 13.03, Vulnerable adults
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-027
2005-08-10T15:14:43Z
2005-08-10T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: audiotapes of two closed Saint Paul Board of Education meetings containing "labor relations information" as defined in section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), that have not been presented during the collective bargaining process?
Regardless of the classification of the data in the audiotapes, must the District make the tapes available to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.03, subdivision 2, if all labor contracts have not been signed by the governing body for the current budget period?
If the audiotapes, or parts of them, contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data, pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), and the Board has signed all labor contracts for the current budget period, does section 13D.03, subdivision 2, require that the District make the tapes available to the public?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, and the tapes contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), may the District withhold the tapes because the public and nonpublic or protected nonpublic data are so inextricably intertwined that redaction would be unreasonable?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public, pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, and the tapes contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), may the District charge for the cost of redacting nonpublic or protected nonpublic data?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public, pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, must the District provide copies or is providing an opportunity to listen to the tapes sufficient?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: audiotapes of two closed Saint Paul Board of Education meetings containing "labor relations information" as defined in section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), that have not been presented during the collective bargaining process?
Regardless of the classification of the data in the audiotapes, must the District make the tapes available to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.03, subdivision 2, if all labor contracts have not been signed by the governing body for the current budget period?
If the audiotapes, or parts of them, contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data, pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), and the Board has signed all labor contracts for the current budget period, does section 13D.03, subdivision 2, require that the District make the tapes available to the public?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, and the tapes contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), may the District withhold the tapes because the public and nonpublic or protected nonpublic data are so inextricably intertwined that redaction would be unreasonable?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public, pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, and the tapes contain nonpublic or protected nonpublic data pursuant to section 13.37, subdivision 1(c), may the District charge for the cost of redacting nonpublic or protected nonpublic data?
If the District must make the audiotapes, or parts of them, available to the public, pursuant to section 13D.03, subdivision 2, must the District provide copies or is providing an opportunity to listen to the tapes sufficient?
267803
Advisory Opinion 05-027
August 10, 2005; School District 625 (Saint Paul)
05-027
School District 625 (Saint Paul)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Classification (subd. 2)
Labor negotiations
Public and not public data
Later enacted statute
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Classification (subd. 2), Labor negotiations, Public and not public data, Later enacted statute
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 05-026
2005-08-09T15:14:43Z
2005-08-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data that Independent School District 2154, Eveleth-Gilbert, maintains as per Minnesota Statutes, section 120A.24 (specifically applying to home-schooled children)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data that Independent School District 2154, Eveleth-Gilbert, maintains as per Minnesota Statutes, section 120A.24 (specifically applying to home-schooled children)?
266914
Advisory Opinion 05-026
August 9, 2005; School District 2154 (Eveleth-Gilbert)
05-026
School District 2154 (Eveleth-Gilbert)
Educational data
Home schooling
Educational data
Educational data, Home schooling
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-025
2005-06-29T15:14:43Z
2005-06-29T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in Exhibits A, B, C, and D, relating to the resignation of two former District employees?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data in Exhibits A, B, C, and D, relating to the resignation of two former District employees?
267499
Advisory Opinion 05-025
June 29, 2005; School District 709 (Duluth)
05-025
School District 709 (Duluth)
Personnel data
Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data)
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Personnel data
Personnel data, Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data), Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-024
2005-06-24T15:15:43Z
2005-06-24T15:15:43Z
Did Resource and Training Solutions (RTS) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data: the operating agreement between RTS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota?
Did Resource and Training Solutions (RTS) comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to the following data: the operating agreement between RTS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota?
267586
Advisory Opinion 05-024
June 24, 2005; Resource Training and Solutions
05-024
Resource Training and Solutions
Responsible authority
Trade secret
Determination by responsible authority
Determination of data classification
Determination made by entity
Responsible authority, Trade secret
Responsible authority, Trade secret, Determination by responsible authority, Determination of data classification, Determination made by entity
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-023
2005-06-24T15:14:43Z
2005-06-24T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: street addresses of rental properties, occupied by recipients of rental assistance benefits, which are owned by the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data: street addresses of rental properties, occupied by recipients of rental assistance benefits, which are owned by the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority?
267677
Advisory Opinion 05-023
June 24, 2005; Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
05-023
Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Legislative authority and intent
Benefit data
13.462 or 13.31
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Benefit data, 13.462 or 13.31
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-022
2005-06-16T15:14:43Z
2005-06-16T15:14:43Z
Would Independent School District 701, Hibbing, violate Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released to the school district's Pupil Support Assistants (as a group), the following data about students with disabilities: name, disability of the student, and services to be provided to a student in accordance with an IEP?
Would Independent School District 701, Hibbing, violate Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released to the school district's Pupil Support Assistants (as a group), the following data about students with disabilities: name, disability of the student, and services to be provided to a student in accordance with an IEP?
267861
Advisory Opinion 05-022
June 16, 2005; School District 701 (Hibbing)
05-022
School District 701 (Hibbing)
Copy costs
Educational data
Educational data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Legitimate educational interest
Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Copy costs, Educational data, Educational data
Copy costs, Educational data, Educational data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Legitimate educational interest, Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-021
2005-06-10T15:14:43Z
2005-06-10T15:14:43Z
Do routine, written K-12 classroom tests and quizzes which are completed by students and count toward their grade for the class fall within the definition of "academic examinations" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.34, such that a student who completed such an examination (and the parents of minor students) would only have the access rights accorded by section 13.34?
Would Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law if it declined to provide students (and the parents of minor students) with copies of their completed tests and quizzes, but provided them with access to their completed examinations by allowing them to inspect and review the completed tests and quizzes in school under the circumstances described in the analysis section of the School District's April 18, 2005, letter?
Do routine, written K-12 classroom tests and quizzes which are completed by students and count toward their grade for the class fall within the definition of "academic examinations" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.34, such that a student who completed such an examination (and the parents of minor students) would only have the access rights accorded by section 13.34?
Would Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law if it declined to provide students (and the parents of minor students) with copies of their completed tests and quizzes, but provided them with access to their completed examinations by allowing them to inspect and review the completed tests and quizzes in school under the circumstances described in the analysis section of the School District's April 18, 2005, letter?
267386
Advisory Opinion 05-021
June 10, 2005; School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)
05-021
School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Examination data (13.34)
Examination data (13.34)
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Educational data
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645), FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Examination data (13.34), Examination data (13.34), Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26), Words and phrases construed (645.08), Educational data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-020
2005-05-20T15:14:43Z
2005-05-20T15:14:43Z
Is Resource Training and Solutions in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by requiring a data requestor to inspect data at its attorney's office, which is located in a different city?
Is Resource Training and Solutions in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by requiring a data requestor to inspect data at its attorney's office, which is located in a different city?
267195
Advisory Opinion 05-020
May 20, 2005; Resource Training and Solutions
05-020
Resource Training and Solutions
Inspection
Location of data
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Location of data, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-019
2005-05-16T15:14:43Z
2005-05-16T15:14:43Z
Would the Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it provides a complainant access to data that consist of an "investigator's notes and interview summaries regarding interviews of individuals who have made complaints, either orally or in writing, against employees of the entity"?
Would the Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it provides a complainant access to data that consist of an "investigator's notes and interview summaries regarding interviews of individuals who have made complaints, either orally or in writing, against employees of the entity"?
267390
Advisory Opinion 05-019
May 16, 2005; Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
05-019
Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Personnel data
Complainant access to data
Statement provided by complainant
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complainant access to data, Statement provided by complainant
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-018
2005-05-11T15:15:43Z
2005-05-11T15:15:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for certain data about a former City employee?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for certain data about a former City employee?
267478
Advisory Opinion 05-018
May 11, 2005; City of Saint Paul
05-018
City of Saint Paul
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Disciplinary action data, access
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Public official · Public personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Disciplinary action data, access, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Public official · Public personnel data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-017
2005-05-11T15:14:43Z
2005-05-11T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a February 11, 2005, request for "copies of any requests for public information under [Chapter 13] that [the City received] from any other [media organizations]"?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in refusing to release certain data in emails relating to a specific City employee?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a February 11, 2005, request for "copies of any requests for public information under [Chapter 13] that [the City received] from any other [media organizations]"?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in refusing to release certain data in emails relating to a specific City employee?
267417
Advisory Opinion 05-017
May 11, 2005; City of Saint Paul
05-017
City of Saint Paul
Personal data/devices
Computers/internet - personal data
Personal data excluded
Email
Personal data/devices
Personal data/devices, Computers/internet - personal data, Personal data excluded, Email
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-016
2005-05-03T15:14:43Z
2005-05-03T15:14:43Z
Did the Rock County Auditor/Treasurer's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $14.25 for seventeen pages of data relating to per diem claims by Rock County Board members?
Did the Rock County Auditor/Treasurer's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $14.25 for seventeen pages of data relating to per diem claims by Rock County Board members?
267579
Advisory Opinion 05-016
May 3, 2005; Rock County
05-016
Rock County
Copy costs
Searching and retrieving
Minimum charge not allowed
Copy costs
Copy costs, Searching and retrieving, Minimum charge not allowed
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-015
2005-04-20T15:14:43Z
2005-04-20T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 728, Elk River comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to follow-up requests for data, dated December 23 and 29, 2004?
Did Independent School District 728, Elk River comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to follow-up requests for data, dated December 23 and 29, 2004?
267662
Advisory Opinion 05-015
April 20, 2005; School District 728 (Elk River)
05-015
School District 728 (Elk River)
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Public and not public data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally, Public and not public data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-014
2005-04-18T15:14:43Z
2005-04-18T15:14:43Z
Are the committees of the Cannon Falls Community Hospital Board in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they meet in closed session?
Are the committees of the Cannon Falls Community Hospital Board in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D, when they meet in closed session?
266495
Advisory Opinion 05-014
April 18, 2005; Cannon Falls Community Hospital Board
05-014
Cannon Falls Community Hospital Board
Open Meeting Law
Standing committees
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Standing committees
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-013
2005-03-28T16:14:43Z
2005-03-28T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Chapter 13D, may the Wild Rice Watershed District close an open meeting to discuss its contract with an independent contractor?
Pursuant to Chapter 13D, may the Wild Rice Watershed District close an open meeting to discuss its contract with an independent contractor?
267867
Advisory Opinion 05-013
March 28, 2005; Wild Rice Watershed District Board
05-013
Wild Rice Watershed District Board
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Individual vs. business entity
Individual performance
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Individual vs. business entity, Individual performance, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-012
2005-03-21T16:14:43Z
2005-03-21T16:14:43Z
Was Faribault County in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disseminated to the public a copy of a document containing data about an employee?
Was Faribault County in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disseminated to the public a copy of a document containing data about an employee?
267473
Advisory Opinion 05-012
March 21, 2005; Faribault County
05-012
Faribault County
Personnel data
Disclosure or Dissemination of data
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Disclosure or Dissemination of data, Final disposition of disciplinary action
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-011
2005-03-14T16:14:43Z
2005-03-14T16:14:43Z
Did Resource Training and Solutions comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a copy of the following data: all financial documents pertaining to the health insurance pool and the annual audit of Resource Training and Solutions?
Did Resource Training and Solutions comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request for a copy of the following data: all financial documents pertaining to the health insurance pool and the annual audit of Resource Training and Solutions?
267563
Advisory Opinion 05-011
March 14, 2005; Resource Training and Solutions
05-011
Resource Training and Solutions
Legislative authority and intent
Service cooperative claims data (13.203)
Service cooperative claims data (13.203)
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Service cooperative claims data (13.203), Service cooperative claims data (13.203)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-010
2005-03-07T16:14:43Z
2005-03-07T16:14:43Z
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 16, and Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0200, subpart 14, (B) regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a November 14, 2004, request to inspect public data related to the construction of a fence?
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 13.02, subdivision 16, and Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0200, subpart 14, (B) regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a November 14, 2004, request to inspect public data related to the construction of a fence?
267644
Advisory Opinion 05-010
March 7, 2005; City of Greenwood
05-010
City of Greenwood
Requests for data
Responsible authority
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Name, title, and address
Requests for data, Responsible authority
Requests for data, Responsible authority, To responsible authority or designated person, required, Name, title, and address
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-009
2005-02-09T16:14:43Z
2005-02-09T16:14:43Z
Did the City of St. Mary's Point comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a copy of a memo issued by the City Attorney regarding ineligible candidates for the November 2004 election?
Did the City of St. Mary's Point comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in denying access to a copy of a memo issued by the City Attorney regarding ineligible candidates for the November 2004 election?
267516
Advisory Opinion 05-009
February 9, 2005; City of St. Mary's Point
05-009
City of St. Mary's Point
Attorney data
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Billing statements
Work product
Attorney data
Attorney data, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Billing statements, Work product
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-008
2005-01-28T16:14:43Z
2005-01-28T16:14:43Z
Is Independent School District 15, St. Francis, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a September 29, 2004, request for access to "data that documents who the school board appointed as responsible authority for the District?"
Is Independent School District 15, St. Francis, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a September 29, 2004, request for access to "data that documents who the school board appointed as responsible authority for the District?"
267016
Advisory Opinion 05-008
January 28, 2005; School District 15 (St. Francis)
05-008
School District 15 (St. Francis)
Responsible authority
Name, title, and address
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Name, title, and address
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-007
2005-01-27T16:15:43Z
2005-01-27T16:15:43Z
Did the City of Lonsdale comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a July 21, 2004, request for access to the following data: all e-mails, letters, site plans, committee minutes, maps and or communications with consultants or developers that deal directly with any siting of utilities including the street lights that are placed within the Rolling Ridge development?
Did the City of Lonsdale comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to a July 21, 2004, request for access to the following data: all e-mails, letters, site plans, committee minutes, maps and or communications with consultants or developers that deal directly with any siting of utilities including the street lights that are placed within the Rolling Ridge development?
268021
Advisory Opinion 05-007
January 27, 2005; City of Lonsdale
05-007
City of Lonsdale
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-006
2005-01-27T16:14:43Z
2005-01-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) maintains: data in certain invoices relating to extended day care that the District provides for a particular child?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools) maintains: data in certain invoices relating to extended day care that the District provides for a particular child?
267708
Advisory Opinion 05-006
January 27, 2005; School District 624 (White Bear Lake)
05-006
School District 624 (White Bear Lake)
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Redaction
Data incidental to the data subject
Parent data
Education data
Parent access to data on other parent
Entity determines redaction
Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Redaction
Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Redaction, Data incidental to the data subject, Parent data, Education data, Parent access to data on other parent, Entity determines redaction
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-005
2005-01-26T16:14:43Z
2005-01-26T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Health comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to an October 4, 2004, request for access to the following data: "addresses of homes participating in the water testing program as well as the corresponding test results (including lead and copper)"?
Did the Minnesota Department of Health comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to an October 4, 2004, request for access to the following data: "addresses of homes participating in the water testing program as well as the corresponding test results (including lead and copper)"?
266637
Advisory Opinion 05-005
January 26, 2005; Minnesota Department of Health
05-005
Minnesota Department of Health
Response to data requests
Temporary classification (13.06)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Temporary classification (13.06)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 05-004
2005-01-07T16:17:43Z
2005-01-07T16:17:43Z
Did Independent School District 700, Hermantown, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released certain data about an employee to the employee's labor union?
Did Independent School District 700, Hermantown, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released certain data about an employee to the employee's labor union?
266739
Advisory Opinion 05-004
January 7, 2005; School District 700 (Hermantown)
05-004
School District 700 (Hermantown)
Personnel data
Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 05-003
2005-01-07T16:16:43Z
2005-01-07T16:16:43Z
Is the Rock County Sheriff's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Is the Rock County Sheriff's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
266477
Advisory Opinion 05-003
January 7, 2005; Rock County Sheriff's Office
05-003
Rock County Sheriff's Office
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-078
2004-12-15T16:14:43Z
2004-12-15T16:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Racing Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an individual's August 16, 2004, request for the following data relating to a trainer's test: "the test or copy of the test, the scorecard, answer key and the percentages necessary to have a passing grade"?
Did the Minnesota Racing Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an individual's August 16, 2004, request for the following data relating to a trainer's test: "the test or copy of the test, the scorecard, answer key and the percentages necessary to have a passing grade"?
267032
Advisory Opinion 04-078
December 15, 2004; Minnesota Racing Commission
04-078
Minnesota Racing Commission
Response to data requests
Examination data (13.34)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Examination data (13.34)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-077
2004-11-29T16:15:43Z
2004-11-29T16:15:43Z
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to gain access to the addresses of those businesses and individuals who are the ultimate recipients of either loans or grants from the Neighborhood STAR program?
Did the City of Saint Paul comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to gain access to the addresses of those businesses and individuals who are the ultimate recipients of either loans or grants from the Neighborhood STAR program?
267843
Advisory Opinion 04-077
November 29, 2004; City of Saint Paul
04-077
City of Saint Paul
Contracts/privatization
Legislative authority and intent
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Loan or grant
Business data (13.591)
Contracts/privatization, Legislative authority and intent
Contracts/privatization, Legislative authority and intent, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids, Loan or grant, Business data (13.591)
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-076
2004-11-29T16:14:43Z
2004-11-29T16:14:43Z
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an August 30, 3004, request to inspect certain government data?
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding an August 30, 3004, request to inspect certain government data?
268009
Advisory Opinion 04-076
November 29, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
04-076
Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-075
2004-11-18T16:14:43Z
2004-11-18T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data related to a case in which a complaint is made against a licensed day care provider and no disciplinary, corrective or other enforcement action is taken against the licensee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data related to a case in which a complaint is made against a licensed day care provider and no disciplinary, corrective or other enforcement action is taken against the licensee?
267462
Advisory Opinion 04-075
November 18, 2004; Washington County
04-075
Washington County
Licensing data
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Licensing data
Licensing data, Personnel data
Licensing data, Personnel data, Complaint or charge, Licensing data
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-074
2004-11-12T16:15:43Z
2004-11-12T16:15:43Z
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 25, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 25, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
266771
Advisory Opinion 04-074
November 12, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
04-074
Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Litigation
Data involved in litigation
Litigation
Litigation, Data involved in litigation
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-073
2004-11-12T16:14:43Z
2004-11-12T16:14:43Z
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 25, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
Did the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 25, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
268010
Advisory Opinion 04-073
November 12, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
04-073
Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-072
2004-11-03T16:15:43Z
2004-11-03T16:15:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Corrections in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $177.22 for a copy of jail booking data from the Statewide Supervision System for the time period November 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004?
Is the Minnesota Department of Corrections in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $177.22 for a copy of jail booking data from the Statewide Supervision System for the time period November 1, 2003, through July 31, 2004?
267629
Advisory Opinion 04-072
November 3, 2004; Minnesota Department of Corrections
04-072
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Data subjects
Complete and current 13.05
Operating expenses excluded
Special costs (1205.0300)
Verification of data accuracy
Data subjects
Data subjects, Complete and current 13.05, Operating expenses excluded, Special costs (1205.0300), Verification of data accuracy
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-071
2004-11-03T16:14:43Z
2004-11-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association maintains: the names and addresses of its policyholders?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association maintains: the names and addresses of its policyholders?
267102
Advisory Opinion 04-071
November 3, 2004; Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association
04-071
Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association
Government Data
Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (MJUA) (Superseded by MJUA v. Star Tribune, A13-2112, April 8, 2013 (Minn.))
Government Data
Government Data, Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (MJUA) (Superseded by MJUA v. Star Tribune, A13-2112, April 8, 2013 (Minn.))
Dana B. Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-070
2004-10-29T15:14:43Z
2004-10-29T15:14:43Z
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 determination regarding an August 13, 2004, request for "all data used in calculating the fee, including a breakdown of all component costs?"
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 determination regarding an August 13, 2004, request for "all data used in calculating the fee, including a breakdown of all component costs?"
267820
Advisory Opinion 04-070
October 29, 2004; Hennepin County
04-070
Hennepin County
Copy costs
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Justification of costs
Prepayment
Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Copy costs, Data subjects, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Data subjects, Response to data requests, Justification of costs, Prepayment, Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Dana Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-069
2004-10-28T15:14:43Z
2004-10-28T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of active criminal investigative data under section 13.82, subdivision 7, to which the requestor, a member of the public, previously was granted access?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of active criminal investigative data under section 13.82, subdivision 7, to which the requestor, a member of the public, previously was granted access?
266412
Advisory Opinion 04-069
October 28, 2004; Lake County
04-069
Lake County
Law enforcement data
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Dana Badgerow
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-068
2004-10-21T15:14:43Z
2004-10-21T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a June 1, 2004, request for access to data?
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a June 1, 2004, request for access to data?
267487
Advisory Opinion 04-068
October 21, 2004; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
04-068
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Copy costs
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Prepayment
Limit on frequency of access to data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Education data
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Prepayment, Limit on frequency of access to data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA, Education data
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-067
2004-10-20T15:15:43Z
2004-10-20T15:15:43Z
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to X's April 28, 2003, request for data?
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released private data about X, without X's consent, to DEED employee Donna Wood on June 19, 2003?
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released private data about X, without X's consent, to DEED employee Roberta Pisa between September 15, 2003, and December 5, 2003?
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to X's April 28, 2003, request for data?
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released private data about X, without X's consent, to DEED employee Donna Wood on June 19, 2003?
Did Gary L. Fischler & Associates comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it released private data about X, without X's consent, to DEED employee Roberta Pisa between September 15, 2003, and December 5, 2003?
267096
Advisory Opinion 04-067
October 20, 2004; Gary Fischler & Associates
04-067
Gary Fischler & Associates
Data sharing
Informed consent
Vocational rehabilitation data
Data sharing, Informed consent
Data sharing, Informed consent, Vocational rehabilitation data
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-066
2004-10-20T15:14:43Z
2004-10-20T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to July 15 and August 4, 2004, requests for (1) a copy of all past written forms of public access procedures of the City, including the dates they were officially adopted and (2) a copy of the resolution the City passed adopting the City's Request for Information Policy?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect the transcript or minutes of any public hearing regarding the City's "current Request for Information Policy or past public access procedures?"
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect (1) the document "showing who [is] the current designated authority or responsible authority" and a document showing the date of appointment of that person and (2) the document "showing who [is] the current data practices compliance official" and a document showing the date of appointment of that person?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to July 15 and August 4, 2004, requests for (1) a copy of all past written forms of public access procedures of the City, including the dates they were officially adopted and (2) a copy of the resolution the City passed adopting the City's Request for Information Policy?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect the transcript or minutes of any public hearing regarding the City's "current Request for Information Policy or past public access procedures?"
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in regard to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect (1) the document "showing who [is] the current designated authority or responsible authority" and a document showing the date of appointment of that person and (2) the document "showing who [is] the current data practices compliance official" and a document showing the date of appointment of that person?
267593
Advisory Opinion 04-066
October 20, 2004; City of Warren
04-066
City of Warren
Copy costs
Existence of data
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Requestor must be informed
Entity responsibility
Copy costs, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests, Requestor must be informed, Entity responsibility
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-065
2004-10-18T15:14:43Z
2004-10-18T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to certain directory information about a student's parents?
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied access to certain directory information about a student's parents?
267868
Advisory Opinion 04-065
October 18, 2004; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
04-065
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Educational data
Directory information
Parent data
Educational data
Educational data, Directory information, Parent data
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-064
2004-10-15T15:15:43Z
2004-10-15T15:15:43Z
Did Independent School District 276 (Minnetonka), comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a May 5, 2004, request for public data?
Did Independent School District 276 (Minnetonka), comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a May 5, 2004, request for public data?
267769
Advisory Opinion 04-064
October 15, 2004; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
04-064
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Personnel data
Requests for data
School board members
School board members
Complaint or charge
Status
Entity responsibility
Personnel data, Requests for data
Personnel data, Requests for data, School board members, School board members, Complaint or charge, Status, Entity responsibility
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-063
2004-10-15T15:14:43Z
2004-10-15T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Richfield comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a July 23, 2004, request for access to data?
Did the City of Richfield comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a July 23, 2004, request for access to data?
267235
Advisory Opinion 04-063
October 15, 2004; City of Richfield
04-063
City of Richfield
Requests for data
Entity responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Entity responsibility
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-062
2004-10-13T15:14:43Z
2004-10-13T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Education comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its responses to requests for data dated April 6, 2004, and July 19, 2004?
Did the Minnesota Department of Education comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its responses to requests for data dated April 6, 2004, and July 19, 2004?
267213
Advisory Opinion 04-062
October 13, 2004; Minnesota Department of Education
04-062
Minnesota Department of Education
Redaction
Response to data requests
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Redaction, Response to data requests
Redaction, Response to data requests, Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Kent Allin
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-061
2004-10-08T15:14:43Z
2004-10-08T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to an August 4, 2004, request to inspect certain data?
268000
Advisory Opinion 04-061
October 8, 2004; City of Warren
04-061
City of Warren
Kent Allin Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-060
2004-09-16T15:15:43Z
2004-09-16T15:15:43Z
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?
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?
267252
Advisory Opinion 04-060
September 16, 2004; School District 833 (South Washington County)
04-060
School District 833 (South Washington County)
Data subjects
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Entity responsibility
Data subjects, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Requests for data, Response to data requests, Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days, Entity responsibility
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-059
2004-09-16T15:14:43Z
2004-09-16T15:14:43Z
Is the Eagan Charter Commission subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a July 16, 2004, request for access to data?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, is the Eagan Charter Commission in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to allow the data requestor to make copies with his portable copy machine or take digital photographs of the data he was inspecting?
Is the Eagan Charter Commission subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a July 16, 2004, request for access to data?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, is the Eagan Charter Commission in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
If the answer to question 1 is yes, did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it refused to allow the data requestor to make copies with his portable copy machine or take digital photographs of the data he was inspecting?
267352
Advisory Opinion 04-059
September 16, 2004; Eagan Charter Commission
04-059
Eagan Charter Commission
Copy costs
Inspection
Records management/retention
Charter commissions (Chapter 410)
Copies made by requestor
Personal electronic device used
Commissions
Public access procedures
Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Copy costs, Inspection, Records management/retention
Copy costs, Inspection, Records management/retention, Charter commissions (Chapter 410), Copies made by requestor, Personal electronic device used, Commissions, Public access procedures, Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-058
2004-09-13T15:14:43Z
2004-09-13T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in assessing a fee when the data requestor asked to review certain data?
Did the City of Warren comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in assessing a fee when the data requestor asked to review certain data?
266756
Advisory Opinion 04-058
September 13, 2004; City of Warren
04-058
City of Warren
Inspection
Free of charge
Inspection
Inspection, Free of charge
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-057
2004-08-31T15:14:43Z
2004-08-31T15:14:43Z
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c) for special meetings held on July 8, 2002, July 31, 2002, September 16, 2002 and December 5, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on August 27, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 1, for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c), for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on June 15, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c) for special meetings held on July 8, 2002, July 31, 2002, September 16, 2002 and December 5, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on August 27, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 1, for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2 (b) and (c), for a regular meeting moved from August 14, 2002, to August 7, 2002?
Did the supervisors of Cannon Falls Township comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.04, subdivision 2, for a special meeting held on June 15, 2002?
267582
Advisory Opinion 04-057
August 31, 2004; Cannon Falls Township Board
04-057
Cannon Falls Township Board
Meeting notice
Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law
Posted or request for notice
Special meeting notice
Meeting notice, Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice, Meeting notice, Open Meeting Law, Posted or request for notice, Special meeting notice
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-056
2004-08-26T15:14:43Z
2004-08-26T15:14:43Z
Did Todd County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $7 for seven pages (double-sided) of copies of the minutes from three County Board meetings?
Did Todd County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $7 for seven pages (double-sided) of copies of the minutes from three County Board meetings?
267275
Advisory Opinion 04-056
August 26, 2004; Todd County
04-056
Todd County
Copy costs
Employee wage/labor cost
Copy costs
Copy costs, Employee wage/labor cost
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-055
2004-08-25T15:16:43Z
2004-08-25T15:16:43Z
Did Todd County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $16 for copying and faxing eleven pages of minutes from three County Board meetings?
Did Todd County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $16 for copying and faxing eleven pages of minutes from three County Board meetings?
267937
Advisory Opinion 04-055
August 25, 2004; Todd County
04-055
Todd County
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-054
2004-08-25T15:15:43Z
2004-08-25T15:15:43Z
Did the Benton County Auditor/Treasurer's office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $1 for a one-page copy of a computer printout of tax information relating to a specific parcel of property?
Did the Benton County Auditor/Treasurer's office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $1 for a one-page copy of a computer printout of tax information relating to a specific parcel of property?
267939
Advisory Opinion 04-054
August 25, 2004; Benton County Auditor/Treasurer
04-054
Benton County Auditor/Treasurer
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-053
2004-08-25T15:14:43Z
2004-08-25T15:14:43Z
Did the Benton County Recorder's office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $3.50 for copies of seven pages of data relating to the mortgage on a specific parcel of property?
Did the Benton County Recorder's office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $3.50 for copies of seven pages of data relating to the mortgage on a specific parcel of property?
267941
Advisory Opinion 04-053
August 25, 2004; Benton County Recorder
04-053
Benton County Recorder
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-052
2004-08-18T15:15:43Z
2004-08-18T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 4, did the Hennepin County Children, Family and Adult Services Department violate the Xs' rights because it did not make the required determination about their data challenge?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 4, did the Hennepin County Children, Family and Adult Services Department violate the Xs' rights because it did not make the required determination about their data challenge?
266659
Advisory Opinion 04-052
August 18, 2004; Hennepin County
04-052
Hennepin County
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Data subjects
Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-051
2004-08-18T15:14:43Z
2004-08-18T15:14:43Z
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 103D.315, subdivision 5, when it denied inspection of data because the requestor refused to turn off a tape recorder?
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 103D.315, subdivision 5, when it denied inspection of data because the requestor refused to turn off a tape recorder?
267645
Advisory Opinion 04-051
August 18, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
04-051
Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District
Inspection
Personal electronic device used
Scope of authority
Inspection
Inspection, Personal electronic device used, Scope of authority
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-050
2004-08-12T15:14:43Z
2004-08-12T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to inspect certain government data?
Did the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a request to inspect certain government data?
266828
Advisory Opinion 04-050
August 12, 2004; Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
04-050
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Inspection
Free of charge
Inspection
Inspection, Free of charge
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-049
2004-08-06T15:14:43Z
2004-08-06T15:14:43Z
Is the Red River Watershed Management Board in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Is the Red River Watershed Management Board in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if it has not prepared the public access procedures required pursuant to section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
267246
Advisory Opinion 04-049
August 6, 2004; Red River Watershed Management Board
04-049
Red River Watershed Management Board
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-048
2004-07-29T15:14:43Z
2004-07-29T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Revenue provide proper notice, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law, when it asked an individual to supply his Social Security number in connection with filing his 2003 Minnesota Individual Tax form?
Did the Minnesota Department of Revenue provide proper notice, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law, when it asked an individual to supply his Social Security number in connection with filing his 2003 Minnesota Individual Tax form?
267792
Advisory Opinion 04-048
July 29, 2004; Minnesota Department of Revenue
04-048
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Data subjects
Tennessen warning
Federal law
Scope of authority
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Tennessen warning, Federal law, Scope of authority, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-047
2004-07-22T15:14:43Z
2004-07-22T15:14:43Z
Did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data to the public that X had been suspended without pay?
Did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data to the public that X had been suspended without pay?
267431
Advisory Opinion 04-047
July 22, 2004; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
04-047
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Personnel data
Status
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Suspension with/without pay
Time sheets or payroll
Personnel data
Personnel data, Status, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Suspension with/without pay, Time sheets or payroll
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-046
2004-07-12T15:14:43Z
2004-07-12T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disclosed the identity of a parent and his/her child in a May 7, 2002, letter it sent to all District high school teachers?
Did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it disclosed the identity of a parent and his/her child in a May 7, 2002, letter it sent to all District high school teachers?
267901
Advisory Opinion 04-046
July 12, 2004; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
04-046
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Educational data
Educational data
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Parent data
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Educational data, Educational data
Educational data, Educational data, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Parent data, Work assignment reasonably requires access
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-045
2004-07-01T15:14:43Z
2004-07-01T15:14:43Z
Did the Winona County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 24, 2003, request for access to data by a crime victim?
Did the Winona County Attorney's Office comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 24, 2003, request for access to data by a crime victim?
266992
Advisory Opinion 04-045
July 1, 2004; Winona County Attorney
04-045
Winona County Attorney
Law enforcement data
Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-044
2004-06-29T15:14:43Z
2004-06-29T15:14:43Z
Did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a March 12, 2004, request for government data?
Did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a March 12, 2004, request for government data?
268023
Advisory Opinion 04-044
June 29, 2004; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
04-044
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-043
2004-06-28T15:17:43Z
2004-06-28T15:17:43Z
Did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an April 28, 2004, request for copies of contracts?
Did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an April 28, 2004, request for copies of contracts?
267129
Advisory Opinion 04-043
June 28, 2004; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
04-043
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Requests for data
Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-042
2004-06-28T15:16:43Z
2004-06-28T15:16:43Z
Has the Benton County Sheriff's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $8.50 for a seven-page fax in response to a request for government data?
Has the Benton County Sheriff's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging $8.50 for a seven-page fax in response to a request for government data?
267785
Advisory Opinion 04-042
June 28, 2004; Benton County Sheriff
04-042
Benton County Sheriff
Copy costs
Flat or standard fee
Verification of data accuracy
Copy costs
Copy costs, Flat or standard fee, Verification of data accuracy
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-041
2004-06-28T15:15:43Z
2004-06-28T15:15:43Z
Is the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its charge of $1.00 per page for a one-page property tax statement?
Is the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its charge of $1.00 per page for a one-page property tax statement?
267493
Advisory Opinion 04-041
June 28, 2004; Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer
04-041
Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer
Copy costs
Copy costs
Actual cost - public
Flat or standard fee
Copy costs, Copy costs
Copy costs, Copy costs, Actual cost - public, Flat or standard fee
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-040
2004-06-28T15:14:43Z
2004-06-28T15:14:43Z
Is the Stearns County Recorder's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its charge of $1.00 per page for an eight page document?
Is the Stearns County Recorder's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its charge of $1.00 per page for an eight page document?
267403
Advisory Opinion 04-040
June 28, 2004; Stearns County Recorder
04-040
Stearns County Recorder
Copy costs
Copy costs
Actual cost - public
Flat or standard fee
Copy costs, Copy costs
Copy costs, Copy costs, Actual cost - public, Flat or standard fee
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-039
2004-06-22T15:14:43Z
2004-06-22T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Orr complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 29, 2004, request for access to data relating to the termination of an employee?
Has the City of Orr complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a March 29, 2004, request for access to data relating to the termination of an employee?
266650
Advisory Opinion 04-039
June 22, 2004; City of Orr
04-039
City of Orr
Personnel data
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-038
2004-06-04T15:14:43Z
2004-06-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Mn/DOT's $70.97 ($47.31/hour for 1.5 hours) labor charge allowable if it includes the cost to retrieve data that the Star Tribune inspected but did not ask to have copied?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Mn/DOT's $70.97 ($47.31/hour for 1.5 hours) labor charge allowable if the employee who retrieved the data is Mn/DOT's Assistant State Traffic Engineer and Intelligent Transportation Systems Manager?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Mn/DOT's $70.97 ($47.31/hour for 1.5 hours) labor charge allowable if it includes the cost to retrieve data that the Star Tribune inspected but did not ask to have copied?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Mn/DOT's $70.97 ($47.31/hour for 1.5 hours) labor charge allowable if the employee who retrieved the data is Mn/DOT's Assistant State Traffic Engineer and Intelligent Transportation Systems Manager?
267597
Advisory Opinion 04-038
June 4, 2004; Minnesota Department of Transportation
04-038
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Copy costs
Copy charge is optional for entity
Copy inspection hybrid
Copy costs
Copy costs, Copy charge is optional for entity, Copy inspection hybrid
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-037
2004-06-03T15:15:43Z
2004-06-03T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if the employee has not given his/her written consent to release data under 49 C.F.R. §382.405(h) and 49 C.F.R. §40.321, what is the classification of the data relating to the Federal DOT drug test that the City is required to maintain pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 382.401?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, is a post-discharge hearing that must be held under Loudermill required to be part of an open meeting?
Assuming the answer to Issue 2 is yes, may the City disclose to the public, during the post-discharge hearing, the data relating to the Federal DOT drug test that the City is required to maintain pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 382.401 without the employee's written consent required by 49 C.F.R. § 382.405(h) and 49 C.F.R. § 40.321?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if the employee has not given his/her written consent to release data under 49 C.F.R. §382.405(h) and 49 C.F.R. §40.321, what is the classification of the data relating to the Federal DOT drug test that the City is required to maintain pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 382.401?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, is a post-discharge hearing that must be held under Loudermill required to be part of an open meeting?
Assuming the answer to Issue 2 is yes, may the City disclose to the public, during the post-discharge hearing, the data relating to the Federal DOT drug test that the City is required to maintain pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 382.401 without the employee's written consent required by 49 C.F.R. § 382.405(h) and 49 C.F.R. § 40.321?
267800
Advisory Opinion 04-037
June 3, 2004; City of Winsted
04-037
City of Winsted
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2)
Closed meetings
Printed materials
Alcohol and drug test data
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2), Closed meetings, Printed materials, Alcohol and drug test data, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Open Meeting Law
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-036
2004-06-03T15:14:43Z
2004-06-03T15:14:43Z
Has the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 26, 2004, request for access to data?
Has the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 26, 2004, request for access to data?
267699
Advisory Opinion 04-036
June 3, 2004; Le Sueur County Sheriff
04-036
Le Sueur County Sheriff
Requests for data
Clarification of request
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Requests for data
Requests for data, Clarification of request, Data request vs. question/inquiry
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-035
2004-06-02T15:15:43Z
2004-06-02T15:15:43Z
Has the City of Prior Lake complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 7, 2004, request for access to "data that documents the actions that the City of Prior Lake has taken to resolve each of the 2002 dated complaints [that have been] resolved?"
Has the City of Prior Lake complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 7, 2004, request for access to "data that documents the actions that the City of Prior Lake has taken to resolve each of the 2002 dated complaints [that have been] resolved?"
267203
Advisory Opinion 04-035
June 2, 2004; City of Prior Lake
04-035
City of Prior Lake
Property Data
Property complaint data (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Property complaint data (13.44)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-034
2004-06-02T15:14:43Z
2004-06-02T15:14:43Z
Has the Le Sueur County Attorney's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 26, 2004, request for access to data?
Has the Le Sueur County Attorney's Office complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a February 26, 2004, request for access to data?
267184
Advisory Opinion 04-034
June 2, 2004; Le Sueur County Attorney
04-034
Le Sueur County Attorney
Data subjects
Limit on frequency of access to data
Data subjects
Data subjects, Limit on frequency of access to data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-033
2004-06-01T15:15:43Z
2004-06-01T15:15:43Z
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a February 13, 2004, request for access to and inspection of the Friday, February 6, 2004, Minneapolis Police Department police report regarding Raymond L. Siegler?
Did the City of Minneapolis comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in responding to a February 13, 2004, request for access to and inspection of the Friday, February 6, 2004, Minneapolis Police Department police report regarding Raymond L. Siegler?
267670
Advisory Opinion 04-033
June 1, 2004; City of Minneapolis
04-033
City of Minneapolis
Electronic data
Law enforcement data
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Computer design
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Electronic data, Law enforcement data
Electronic data, Law enforcement data, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1), Computer design, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-032
2004-06-01T15:14:43Z
2004-06-01T15:14:43Z
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?
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?
267590
Advisory Opinion 04-032
June 1, 2004; School District 700 (Hermantown)
04-032
School District 700 (Hermantown)
Copy costs
Data subjects
Existence of data
Personnel data
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Limit on frequency of access to data
Data not found
Time sheets or payroll
Clarification of request
Copy costs, Data subjects, Existence of data, Personnel data, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Data subjects, Existence of data, Personnel data, Requests for data, Response to data requests, Limit on frequency of access to data, Data not found, Time sheets or payroll, Clarification of request
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-031
2004-05-18T15:14:43Z
2004-05-18T15:14:43Z
Is the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by refusing to allow the Shoreview Press to review the forms or documents on which public response or incident data are recorded?
Is the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by refusing to allow the Shoreview Press to review the forms or documents on which public response or incident data are recorded?
267866
Advisory Opinion 04-031
May 18, 2004; Ramsey County Sheriff
04-031
Ramsey County Sheriff
Inspection
Law enforcement data
Redaction
Response to data requests
Access to actual data
Actual physical data
Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Inspection, Law enforcement data, Redaction, Response to data requests
Inspection, Law enforcement data, Redaction, Response to data requests, Access to actual data, Actual physical data, Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-030
2004-05-17T15:15:43Z
2004-05-17T15:15:43Z
Has the City of Eagan complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a request for the Mayor's cellular phone bill?
Has the City of Eagan complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a request for the Mayor's cellular phone bill?
267767
Advisory Opinion 04-030
May 17, 2004; City of Eagan
04-030
City of Eagan
Personal data/devices
Personnel data
Personal data excluded
Cell phones
Work location/telephone number
Telephone records/bills
Personal data/devices, Personnel data
Personal data/devices, Personnel data, Personal data excluded, Cell phones, Work location/telephone number, Telephone records/bills
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-029
2004-05-17T15:14:43Z
2004-05-17T15:14:43Z
Has Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an April 2, 2004, request for copies of data?
Has Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a second April 2, 2004, request for copies of data?
Has Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an April 2, 2004, request for copies of data?
Has Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a second April 2, 2004, request for copies of data?
267999
Advisory Opinion 04-029
May 17, 2004; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
04-029
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-028
2004-05-05T15:14:43Z
2004-05-05T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Minneapolis complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a January 20, 2004, request for access to data?
Has the City of Minneapolis complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a January 20, 2004, request for access to data?
267441
Advisory Opinion 04-028
May 5, 2004; City of Minneapolis
04-028
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Arrest data
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Arrest data, Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Law enforcement data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-027
2004-04-28T15:14:43Z
2004-04-28T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Minneapolis complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a September 3, 2003, request for access to data?
Has the City of Minneapolis complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a September 3, 2003, request for access to data?
267325
Advisory Opinion 04-027
April 28, 2004; City of Minneapolis
04-027
City of Minneapolis
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-026
2004-04-27T15:14:43Z
2004-04-27T15:14:43Z
Did Dakota County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a data subject's January 15, 2004, request for a "negotiated check"?
Did Dakota County comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a data subject's January 15, 2004, request for a "negotiated check"?
267962
Advisory Opinion 04-026
April 27, 2004; Dakota County
04-026
Dakota County
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-025
2004-04-15T15:14:43Z
2004-04-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Excelsior maintains: a spreadsheet of revenues it received in 2003 from parking violations?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Excelsior maintains: a spreadsheet of revenues it received in 2003 from parking violations?
266483
Advisory Opinion 04-025
April 15, 2004; City of Excelsior
04-025
City of Excelsior
Government Data
Internal competitive proposal (13.37, subd. 1(e))
Government Data
Government Data, Internal competitive proposal (13.37, subd. 1(e))
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-024
2004-04-14T15:14:43Z
2004-04-14T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 77, Mankato, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in publishing certain data about a student in a yearbook?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 77, Mankato, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by responding to a July 2, 2003, request for data by providing its website address?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 77, Mankato, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in publishing certain data about a student in a yearbook?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 77, Mankato, comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by responding to a July 2, 2003, request for data by providing its website address?
267720
Advisory Opinion 04-024
April 14, 2004; School District 77 (Mankato)
04-024
School District 77 (Mankato)
Copy costs
Educational data
Electronic data
Electronic data
Legislative authority and intent
Directory information
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Photos, videotapes
Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Enhanced data
Remote access
Electronic files, website
Copy costs, Educational data, Electronic data, Electronic data, Legislative authority and intent
Copy costs, Educational data, Electronic data, Electronic data, Legislative authority and intent, Directory information, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Photos, videotapes, Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA, Enhanced data, Remote access, Electronic files, website
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-023
2004-04-09T15:14:43Z
2004-04-09T15:14:43Z
Are any "materials associated" with a sexual offender's end-of-confinement review "public data" under Minnesota Statutes?
Are any "materials associated" with a sexual offender's review for civil commitment "public data" under Minnesota Statutes?
Did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied Star Tribune's request for access to data associated with the confinement and release of Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr.?
Are any "materials associated" with a sexual offender's end-of-confinement review "public data" under Minnesota Statutes?
Are any "materials associated" with a sexual offender's review for civil commitment "public data" under Minnesota Statutes?
Did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it denied Star Tribune's request for access to data associated with the confinement and release of Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr.?
267519
Advisory Opinion 04-023
April 9, 2004; Minnesota Department of Corrections
04-023
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Redaction
Security information
Personal/psychological data defined
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Sex offender
Redaction, Security information
Redaction, Security information, Personal/psychological data defined, Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data), Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2), Sex offender
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-022
2004-04-02T16:15:43Z
2004-04-02T16:15:43Z
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an October 6, 2003, request for a copy of all Data Practices policies utilized by the District?
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 28, 2003, request for all data which define the District's policies and procedures related to each of 20 topics?
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a December 17, 2003, request for access to data?
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an October 6, 2003, request for a copy of all Data Practices policies utilized by the District?
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 28, 2003, request for all data which define the District's policies and procedures related to each of 20 topics?
Has Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a December 17, 2003, request for access to data?
266746
Advisory Opinion 04-022
April 2, 2004; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
04-022
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Responsible authority
Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests
Public access procedures
Responsible authority, Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests
Responsible authority, Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests, Public access procedures
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-021
2004-04-02T16:14:43Z
2004-04-02T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, if the Minnesota Department of Human Services does not create any data relating to its decision to deny a parent access to data about the parent's minor child (as per Minnesota Rules, section 1205.0500), have the Chapter 13 public access rights been violated?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, if the Minnesota Department of Human Services does not create any data relating to its decision to deny a parent access to data about the parent's minor child (as per Minnesota Rules, section 1205.0500), have the Chapter 13 public access rights been violated?
267694
Advisory Opinion 04-021
April 2, 2004; Minnesota Department of Human Services
04-021
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Access to actual data
Parent access to data on child
Minor request to withhold data
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Access to actual data, Parent access to data on child, Minor request to withhold data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-020
2004-03-31T16:16:43Z
2004-03-31T16:16:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety provide proper notice, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law, when it asked an individual to supply his/her Social Security number in connection with an application for a commercial driver's license?
Did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety provide proper notice, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and federal law, when it asked an individual to supply his/her Social Security number in connection with an application for a commercial driver's license?
266882
Advisory Opinion 04-020
March 31, 2004; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
04-020
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Data subjects
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-019
2004-03-31T16:15:43Z
2004-03-31T16:15:43Z
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination to deny access to a December 19, 2003, request for access to data?
Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination to deny access to a December 19, 2003, request for access to data?
267294
Advisory Opinion 04-019
March 31, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac-Rivers Watershed District
04-019
Middle-Snake-Tamarac-Rivers Watershed District
Copy costs
Prepayment
Copy costs
Copy costs, Prepayment
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-018
2004-03-31T16:14:43Z
2004-03-31T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 832, Mahtomedi, maintains: personal notes taken by a school board member during a school board meeting, which are later used to prepare preliminary school board minutes?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 832, Mahtomedi, maintains: personal notes taken by a school board member during a school board meeting, which are later used to prepare preliminary school board minutes?
267347
Advisory Opinion 04-018
March 31, 2004; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
04-018
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Open Meeting Law
School board members
School boards
Minutes, personal notes
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, School board members, School boards, Minutes, personal notes
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-017
2004-03-26T16:14:43Z
2004-03-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Thief River Falls maintains: the dollar value of an employee's health insurance benefit?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Thief River Falls maintains: the dollar value of an employee's health insurance benefit?
267538
Advisory Opinion 04-017
March 26, 2004; City of Thief River Falls
04-017
City of Thief River Falls
Personnel data
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164)
Fringe benefits
Personnel data
Personnel data, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164), Fringe benefits
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-016
2004-03-23T16:14:43Z
2004-03-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would a library violate the rights of a minor data subject if the library released to the minor's parents a list of books borrowed by the minor?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would a library violate the rights of a minor data subject if the library released to the minor's parents a list of books borrowed by the minor?
267453
Advisory Opinion 04-016
March 23, 2004; City of North Mankato
04-016
City of North Mankato
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Tennessen warning
Library data (13.40)
Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500)
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Library data (13.40), Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500), Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-015
2004-03-17T16:14:43Z
2004-03-17T16:14:43Z
Is the February 5, 2004, letter private or public information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, et seq.?
Can the February 5, 2004, letter be released to Education Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, et seq.?
Is the February 5, 2004, letter private or public information pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, et seq.?
Can the February 5, 2004, letter be released to Education Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, et seq.?
267076
Advisory Opinion 04-015
March 17, 2004; School District 97 (Moose Lake)
04-015
School District 97 (Moose Lake)
Personnel data
Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-014
2004-03-11T16:14:43Z
2004-03-11T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the enclosed document contain private personnel data on former or current employees of the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the District release to the public a copy of the enclosed document after redacting all personal identifiers, or is the identifying information about former or current employees inextricably intertwined with other data in the document?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the enclosed document contain private personnel data on former or current employees of the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the District release to the public a copy of the enclosed document after redacting all personal identifiers, or is the identifying information about former or current employees inextricably intertwined with other data in the document?
267622
Advisory Opinion 04-014
March 11, 2004; School District 821 (Menahga)
04-014
School District 821 (Menahga)
Redaction
Personnel data
Court records (See also: Judicial branch)
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Entity determines redaction
Redaction, Personnel data
Redaction, Personnel data, Court records (See also: Judicial branch), Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Entity determines redaction
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-013
2004-03-10T16:16:43Z
2004-03-10T16:16:43Z
Has Independent School District 2835, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 20, 2003, request for access to directory information?
Has Independent School District 2835, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 20, 2003, request for access to directory information?
267429
Advisory Opinion 04-013
March 10, 2004; School District 2835 (Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton)
04-013
School District 2835 (Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton)
Educational data
Requests for data
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Charter schools
Directory information
Pupil census data
Student, defined
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Educational data, Requests for data
Educational data, Requests for data, Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f)), Charter schools, Directory information, Pupil census data, Student, defined, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-012
2004-03-10T16:15:43Z
2004-03-10T16:15:43Z
Has Independent School District 2168, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 20, 2003, request for access to directory information?
Has Independent School District 2168, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 20, 2003, request for access to directory information?
267898
Advisory Opinion 04-012
March 10, 2004; School District 2168 (New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva)
04-012
School District 2168 (New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva)
Educational data
Directory information
Pupil census data
Student, defined
Educational data
Educational data, Directory information, Pupil census data, Student, defined
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-011
2004-03-10T16:14:43Z
2004-03-10T16:14:43Z
Has Independent School District 2143, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 28, 2003, request for access to directory information?
Has Independent School District 2143, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding a November 28, 2003, request for access to directory information?
268007
Advisory Opinion 04-011
March 10, 2004; School District 2143 (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown)
04-011
School District 2143 (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-010
2004-03-04T16:14:43Z
2004-03-04T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development violate a data subject's rights by asking the subject to sign informed consents following which staff filled in the identification of the organizations asked to provide data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development violate a data subject's rights by releasing, on March 24, 2003, data about the subject to Gary Fischler and Associates?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development violate a data subject's rights by asking the subject to sign informed consents following which staff filled in the identification of the organizations asked to provide data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development violate a data subject's rights by releasing, on March 24, 2003, data about the subject to Gary Fischler and Associates?
267514
Advisory Opinion 04-010
March 4, 2004; Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
04-010
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Tennessen warning
Tennessen distinction
Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3)
Relationship of informed consent to Tennessen warning
Vocational rehabilitation data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Tennessen warning, Tennessen distinction, Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3), Relationship of informed consent to Tennessen warning, Vocational rehabilitation data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-009
2004-03-02T16:14:43Z
2004-03-02T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Gary Fischler and Associates violate a data subject's rights by not providing a Tennessen warning notice prior to collecting data as part of a psychological evaluation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Gary Fischler and Associates violate a data subject's rights by having the subject sign an informed consent for data that were not in existence at the time the subject signed the consent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Gary Fischler and Associates violate a data subject's rights by not providing a Tennessen warning notice prior to collecting data as part of a psychological evaluation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Gary Fischler and Associates violate a data subject's rights by having the subject sign an informed consent for data that were not in existence at the time the subject signed the consent?
267691
Advisory Opinion 04-009
March 2, 2004; Gary Fischler and Associates
04-009
Gary Fischler and Associates
Contracts/privatization
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Tennessen warning
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Informed consent vs. Tennessen
Clause to be inferred
Relationship of informed consent to Tennessen warning
Vocational rehabilitation data
Contracts/privatization, Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning
Contracts/privatization, Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Informed consent vs. Tennessen, Clause to be inferred, Relationship of informed consent to Tennessen warning, Vocational rehabilitation data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-008
2004-02-27T16:16:43Z
2004-02-27T16:16:43Z
Has the Minnesota Department of Transportation complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an October 20, 2003, request for access to data?
Has the Minnesota Department of Transportation complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its determination regarding an October 20, 2003, request for access to data?
267746
Advisory Opinion 04-008
February 27, 2004; Minnesota Department of Transportation
04-008
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Copy costs
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Cost of creating new data
Requestor must be informed
No response
Copy costs, Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Cost of creating new data, Requestor must be informed, No response
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-007
2004-02-27T16:15:43Z
2004-02-27T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, honor a standing request for government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, must Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, honor a standing request for government data?
267377
Advisory Opinion 04-007
February 27, 2004; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
04-007
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Requests for data
Standing requests
Tennessen warning
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Standing requests for data
Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning
Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), Standing requests for data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-006
2004-02-27T16:14:43Z
2004-02-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy respond appropriately to a December 22, 2003, request for access to the following data: "the name of each entity that was the subject of a complaint in the year 2003 along with the number of complaints filed against them?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy respond appropriately to a December 22, 2003, request for access to the following data: "the name of each entity that was the subject of a complaint in the year 2003 along with the number of complaints filed against them?"
267850
Advisory Opinion 04-006
February 27, 2004; Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
04-006
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Civil investigative data
Licensing data
Requests for data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Only regulates data on individuals
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Civil investigative data, Licensing data, Requests for data
Civil investigative data, Licensing data, Requests for data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Only regulates data on individuals, Data request vs. question/inquiry
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-005
2004-02-05T16:14:43Z
2004-02-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Transportation respond appropriately and in a timely manner to an August 27, 2003, request for all appraisals on Jerry Asmussen's property on Hwy 63 in Rochester?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was the Minnesota Department of Transportation's November 20, 2003, response to a request to inspect all public data relating to five right of way acquisitions appropriate?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Transportation respond appropriately and in a timely manner to an August 27, 2003, request for all appraisals on Jerry Asmussen's property on Hwy 63 in Rochester?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was the Minnesota Department of Transportation's November 20, 2003, response to a request to inspect all public data relating to five right of way acquisitions appropriate?
267259
Advisory Opinion 04-005
February 5, 2004; Minnesota Department of Transportation
04-005
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Property Data
Appraisals (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Appraisals (13.44)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-004
2004-02-03T16:14:43Z
2004-02-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Chapter 13D, did Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, give proper notice that the ArtsCenter reorganization would be acted on at the September 11, 2003, special meeting of the board?
Pursuant to Chapter 13D, did Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, give proper notice that the ArtsCenter reorganization would be acted on at the September 11, 2003, special meeting of the board?
267471
Advisory Opinion 04-004
February 3, 2004; Board of School District 276 (Minnetonka)
04-004
Board of School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Meeting notice
Emergency meetings
Notice
Special vs. emergency meeting
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice
Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Meeting notice, Emergency meetings, Notice, Special vs. emergency meeting
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-003
2004-01-23T16:14:43Z
2004-01-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond in a timely manner to an October 6, 2003, request for data regarding a breakdown of costs associated with other data requested October 6, 2003?
Is Independent School District 272's (Eden Prairie) charge of $75 per "data file" allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond in a timely manner to an October 6, 2003, request for data regarding a breakdown of costs associated with other data requested October 6, 2003?
Is Independent School District 272's (Eden Prairie) charge of $75 per "data file" allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267827
Advisory Opinion 04-003
January 23, 2004; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
04-003
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Copy costs
Requests for data
Searching and retrieving
Directory information
Clarification of request
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Public and not public data
Copy costs, Requests for data
Copy costs, Requests for data, Searching and retrieving, Directory information, Clarification of request, Data request vs. question/inquiry, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), Public and not public data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-002
2004-01-21T16:14:43Z
2004-01-21T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Duluth maintains: data relating to a disciplinary proceeding, including the arbitration decision, involving an employee who initially was served with a notice of termination but who grieved the action and later was reinstated?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Duluth maintains: data relating to a disciplinary proceeding, including the arbitration decision, involving an employee who initially was served with a notice of termination but who grieved the action and later was reinstated?
267318
Advisory Opinion 04-002
January 21, 2004; City of Duluth
04-002
City of Duluth
Personnel data
Grievance sustained
Personnel data
Personnel data, Grievance sustained
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 04-001
2004-01-09T16:14:43Z
2004-01-09T16:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota FAIR Plan Board subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
Is the Minnesota FAIR Plan Board subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D?
267449
Advisory Opinion 04-001
January 9, 2004; Minnesota FAIR Plan Board
04-001
Minnesota FAIR Plan Board
Legislative authority and intent
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Entities subject to
Legislative authority and intent, Open Meeting Law
Legislative authority and intent, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Entities subject to
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-050
2003-12-31T16:15:43Z
2003-12-31T16:15:43Z
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?
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?
267789
Advisory Opinion 03-050
December 31, 2003; Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
03-050
Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
Personal data/devices
Personnel data
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Personal data excluded
Military Affairs Department (MDMA)
National Guard, Minnesota
Cell phones
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Phone records
Telephone records/bills
Personal data/devices, Personnel data
Personal data/devices, Personnel data, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Government data (13.02, subd. 7), Personal data excluded, Military Affairs Department (MDMA), National Guard, Minnesota, Cell phones, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Phone records, Telephone records/bills
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-049
2003-12-31T16:14:43Z
2003-12-31T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a June 6, 2003, request for the following data: the existence and status of any complaints or charges against a particular employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a June 6, 2003, request for the following data: the existence and status of any complaints or charges against a particular employee?
267105
Advisory Opinion 03-049
December 31, 2003; Minnesota Department of Human Services
03-049
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Personnel data
Status
Personnel data
Personnel data, Status
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-048
2003-12-22T16:14:43Z
2003-12-22T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Saint Paul maintains: a list of people who have worked in the City of Saint Paul Mayor's office in the last six months in positions funded by grant money that no longer work in the office?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Saint Paul maintains: a list of people who have worked in the City of Saint Paul Mayor's office in the last six months in positions funded by grant money that no longer work in the office?
267137
Advisory Opinion 03-048
December 22, 2003; City of Saint Paul
03-048
City of Saint Paul
Personnel data
Employee name
Personnel data
Personnel data, Employee name
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-047
2003-11-24T16:14:43Z
2003-11-24T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is it appropriate for the City of Thief River Falls to release electric utility customer data about the tenant of a rental property to the building's owner?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is the City of Thief River Falls required to obtain consent before releasing electric utility customer data to a government fuel assistance agency?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is it appropriate for the City to publicly release addresses of new electric utility customers from the City's Utilities Billing Office? The customers are not identified as utility customers but the information originates from the Billing Office.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of electric utility customer data when the customer is a city, county, state, or federal agency?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is it appropriate for the City of Thief River Falls to release electric utility customer data about the tenant of a rental property to the building's owner?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is the City of Thief River Falls required to obtain consent before releasing electric utility customer data to a government fuel assistance agency?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.685, is it appropriate for the City to publicly release addresses of new electric utility customers from the City's Utilities Billing Office? The customers are not identified as utility customers but the information originates from the Billing Office.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of electric utility customer data when the customer is a city, county, state, or federal agency?
267893
Advisory Opinion 03-047
November 24, 2003; City of Thief River Falls
03-047
City of Thief River Falls
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3)
Entities authorized to receive data
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612), Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3), Entities authorized to receive data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-046
2003-11-12T16:14:43Z
2003-11-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, required to respond to multiple requests for data from an individual who is requesting data of which the individual or his/her child is the subject and public data of which neither the individual nor his/her child is the subject?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, required to respond to multiple requests for data from an individual who is requesting data of which the individual or his/her child is the subject and public data of which neither the individual nor his/her child is the subject?
267500
Advisory Opinion 03-046
November 12, 2003; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
03-046
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Copy costs
Litigation
Requests for data
Standing requests
Tennessen warning
Copy inspection hybrid
Data involved in litigation
Burdensome or harassing
Standing requests for data
Copy costs, Litigation, Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning
Copy costs, Litigation, Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning, Copy inspection hybrid, Data involved in litigation, Burdensome or harassing, Standing requests for data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-045
2003-11-10T16:14:43Z
2003-11-10T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 271, Bloomington, respond appropriately to a request for public data related to a complaint made against a District employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 271, Bloomington, respond appropriately to a request for public data related to a complaint made against a District employee?
267256
Advisory Opinion 03-045
November 10, 2003; School District 271 (Bloomington)
03-045
School District 271 (Bloomington)
Personnel data
Status
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Personnel data
Personnel data, Status, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-044
2003-11-04T16:14:43Z
2003-11-04T16:14:43Z
Is the City of Little Falls' charge of $272.50 for copies of data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the City of Little Falls' charge of $272.50 for copies of data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267276
Advisory Opinion 03-044
November 4, 2003; City of Little Falls
03-044
City of Little Falls
Copy costs
Data held by private contractor
Copy costs
Copy costs, Data held by private contractor
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-043
2003-10-29T16:14:43Z
2003-10-29T16:14:43Z
Do the following data that the Minnesota Department of Transportation collects and maintains meet the definition of "security information" as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 1(a):
? Information on physical addresses of hazmat shipper and carrier facilities;
? Specific information on classes or divisions of hazmat shipped, carried, or stored;
? Terminals owned and/or operated by the applicant;
? Information on numbers and sizes of cargo tanks operated; and
? Specific information on routes of movement, volumes and frequency of movement, and origins/destinations of hazmat shipments?
Do the following data that the Minnesota Department of Transportation collects and maintains meet the definition of "security information" as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, subdivision 1(a):
? Information on physical addresses of hazmat shipper and carrier facilities;
? Specific information on classes or divisions of hazmat shipped, carried, or stored;
? Terminals owned and/or operated by the applicant;
? Information on numbers and sizes of cargo tanks operated; and
? Specific information on routes of movement, volumes and frequency of movement, and origins/destinations of hazmat shipments?
267182
Advisory Opinion 03-043
October 29, 2003; Minnesota State Department of Transportation
03-043
Minnesota State Department of Transportation
Security information
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security information
Security information, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-042
2003-10-13T15:14:43Z
2003-10-13T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Koochiching County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request for the name of an alleged victim of a certain incident under investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Koochiching County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request for the name of an alleged victim of a certain incident under investigation?
267614
Advisory Opinion 03-042
October 13 2003; Koochiching County
03-042
Koochiching County
Law enforcement data
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9)
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Temporary withholding of data (13.82, subd. 14)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171), Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9), Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10), Temporary withholding of data (13.82, subd. 14)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-041
2003-10-01T15:15:43Z
2003-10-01T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: booking data that previously were accessible to the public as part of the "Detention Information System" database?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: booking data that previously were accessible to the public as part of the "Detention Information System" database?
267826
Advisory Opinion 03-041
October 1, 2003; Minnesota Department of Corrections
03-041
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Response to data requests
Corrections (299C.147)
No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Corrections (299C.147), No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-040
2003-10-01T15:14:43Z
2003-10-01T15:14:43Z
Are data in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photos database classified under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.87, subdivision 1(a), as criminal history data and therefore private data?
Are data in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photos database classified under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.87, subdivision 1(a), as criminal history data and therefore private data?
267358
Advisory Opinion 03-040
October 1, 2003; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
03-040
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Electronic data
Criminal history/justice data (13.87)
Electronic data
Electronic data
Electronic data, Criminal history/justice data (13.87), Electronic data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-039
2003-09-24T15:14:43Z
2003-09-24T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, to charge an individual to inspect government data in a situation where the District's architect is in possession of the data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, to charge an individual to inspect government data in a situation where the District's architect is in possession of the data?
267207
Advisory Opinion 03-039
September 24, 2003; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
03-039
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Inspection
Location of data
Inspection
Inspection, Location of data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-038
2003-09-19T15:14:43Z
2003-09-19T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a July 30, 2003, request for access to the following government data: appointment order(s) for responsible authority designee(s); and data that document any data practices training of the responsible authority or designee(s)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a July 30, 2003, request for access to the following government data: appointment order(s) for responsible authority designee(s); and data that document any data practices training of the responsible authority or designee(s)?
267406
Advisory Opinion 03-038
September 19, 2003; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
03-038
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Responsible authority
Designee appointed by Responsible Authority
Training required
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Designee appointed by Responsible Authority, Training required
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-037
2003-09-15T15:15:43Z
2003-09-15T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to a July 30, 2003, request by a data subject for the City to explain the meaning of certain data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to a July 30, 2003, request by a data subject for the City to explain the meaning of certain data?
266622
Advisory Opinion 03-037
September 15, 2003; City of Brainerd
03-037
City of Brainerd
Response to data requests
Explanation of data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Explanation of data
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-036
2003-09-15T15:14:43Z
2003-09-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of La Crescent respond appropriately to a request for access to all public data about an employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of La Crescent respond appropriately to a request for access to all public data about an employee?
267717
Advisory Opinion 03-036
September 15, 2003; City of La Crescent
03-036
City of La Crescent
Personnel data
Status
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Status, Settlement agreements
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-035
2003-09-09T15:14:43Z
2003-09-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of St. Paul maintains: interview notes collected from or about a volunteer concerning a complaint about a member of the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of St. Paul maintains: interview notes collected from or about a volunteer concerning a complaint about a member of the public?
267375
Advisory Opinion 03-035
September 9, 2003; City of Saint Paul
03-035
City of Saint Paul
Personnel data
Complainant identity
Employee name
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complainant identity, Employee name
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-034
2003-09-05T15:14:43Z
2003-09-05T15:14:43Z
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is public data that must be disclosed under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03?
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is private or nonpublic data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.65 that must not be disclosed to the public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is otherwise private or nonpublic data that must not be disclosed to the public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is public data that must be disclosed under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03?
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is private or nonpublic data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.65 that must not be disclosed to the public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Whether the information sought in the information request attached hereto as Exhibit B is otherwise private or nonpublic data that must not be disclosed to the public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267466
Advisory Opinion 03-034
September 5, 2003; Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
03-034
Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Copy costs
Existence of data
Records management/retention
Response to data requests
Data does not exist
Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Records management/retention, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Records management/retention, Response to data requests, Data does not exist, Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-033
2003-09-02T15:14:43Z
2003-09-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Independent School District 625, Saint Paul, maintains: the names of school bus drivers provided by the bus companies?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Independent School District 625, Saint Paul, maintains: the names of school bus drivers provided by the bus companies?
267657
Advisory Opinion 03-033
September 2, 2003; School District 625 (St. Paul)
03-033
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Clause to be inferred
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Driver?s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Clause to be inferred
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-032
2003-08-18T15:14:43Z
2003-08-18T15:14:43Z
The City of Minneapolis requires certain individuals to provide the name of the source of a loan as part of a statement of economic interest. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the data classified for the following:
(a) a candidate for the office of mayor or city council;
(b) elected officials (as defined);
(c) appointed local officials (as defined);
(d) employees (as defined); and
(e) individuals appointed or designated (as defined)?
The City of Minneapolis requires the spouses or domestic partners of certain individuals to provide a statement of economic interest. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the data classified for the spouses or domestic partners of the following:
(a) a candidate for the office of mayor or city council;
(b) elected officials (as defined);
(c) appointed local officials (as defined);
(d) employees (as defined) and
(e) individuals appointed or designated (as defined)?
The City of Minneapolis requires certain individuals to provide the name of the source of a loan as part of a statement of economic interest. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the data classified for the following:
(a) a candidate for the office of mayor or city council;
(b) elected officials (as defined);
(c) appointed local officials (as defined);
(d) employees (as defined); and
(e) individuals appointed or designated (as defined)?
The City of Minneapolis requires the spouses or domestic partners of certain individuals to provide a statement of economic interest. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the data classified for the spouses or domestic partners of the following:
(a) a candidate for the office of mayor or city council;
(b) elected officials (as defined);
(c) appointed local officials (as defined);
(d) employees (as defined) and
(e) individuals appointed or designated (as defined)?
267836
Advisory Opinion 03-032
August 18, 2003; City of Minneapolis
03-032
City of Minneapolis
Elected and appointed officials
Legislative authority and intent
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Campaign finance and public disclosure (Chapter 10A)
Financial disclosure
Financial disclosure statements
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Later enacted statute
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Campaign finance and public disclosure (Chapter 10A), Financial disclosure, Financial disclosure statements, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17), Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26), Later enacted statute
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-031
2003-08-07T15:18:43Z
2003-08-07T15:18:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a June 27, 2003, request to inspect private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a June 27, 2003, request to inspect private data?
267227
Advisory Opinion 03-031
August 7, 2003; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
03-031
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Data subjects, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Timely response required, access immediately or within ten business days
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-030
2003-08-07T15:17:43Z
2003-08-07T15:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a June 5, 2003, request for copies of the following data about a student's order and payment for a high school yearbook: documents, invoices, check-off lists, payment receipts, etc?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a June 5, 2003, request for copies of the following data about a student's order and payment for a high school yearbook: documents, invoices, check-off lists, payment receipts, etc?
268014
Advisory Opinion 03-030
August 7, 2003; School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
03-030
School District 832 (Mahtomedi)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-029
2003-08-07T15:16:43Z
2003-08-07T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and related federal law, would Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 violate the rights of a student if, after reporting a crime committed by the student, the District released special education and disciplinary records to external law enforcement and prosecuting authorities?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and related federal law, would Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 violate the rights of a student if, after reporting a crime committed by the student, the District released special education and disciplinary records to external law enforcement and prosecuting authorities?
267445
Advisory Opinion 03-029
August 7, 2003; School District 916 (Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate)
03-029
School District 916 (Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate)
Copy costs
Educational data
Educational data
Law enforcement/juvenile justice system
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Copy costs, Educational data, Educational data
Copy costs, Educational data, Educational data, Law enforcement/juvenile justice system, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-028
2003-08-07T15:15:43Z
2003-08-07T15:15:43Z
Is the City of Farmington in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1205, with regard to the appointment of a responsible authority?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a June 11, 2003, request for a copy of the City's City Council-resident complaint resolution process?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a June 11, 2003, request for the public document that provides information about the City's responsible authority?
Is the City of Farmington in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1205, with regard to the appointment of a responsible authority?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a June 11, 2003, request for a copy of the City's City Council-resident complaint resolution process?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a June 11, 2003, request for the public document that provides information about the City's responsible authority?
267531
Advisory Opinion 03-028
August 7, 2003; City of Farmington
03-028
City of Farmington
Response to data requests
Responsible authority
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Untimely, generally
Name, title, and address
Response to data requests, Responsible authority
Response to data requests, Responsible authority, Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Untimely, generally, Name, title, and address
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-027
2003-08-07T15:14:43Z
2003-08-07T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Grant respond appropriately to a May 16, 2003, request for access to government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Grant respond appropriately to a May 16, 2003, request for access to government data?
267672
Advisory Opinion 03-027
August 7, 2003; City of Grant
03-027
City of Grant
Contracts/privatization
Records management/retention
Records management/retention
Contracts are public
Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management
Records retention schedule
Contracts/privatization, Records management/retention, Records management/retention
Contracts/privatization, Records management/retention, Records management/retention, Contracts are public, Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management, Records retention schedule
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-026
2003-08-01T15:14:43Z
2003-08-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a March 7, 2003, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did Independent School District 832, Mahtomedi, respond appropriately to a March 7, 2003, request for access to data?
267853
Advisory Opinion 03-026
August 1, 2003; School Disrict 832 (Mahtomedi)
03-026
School Disrict 832 (Mahtomedi)
Data subjects
Educational data
Requests for data
Education data
Entity responsibility
Data subjects, Educational data, Requests for data
Data subjects, Educational data, Requests for data, Education data, Entity responsibility
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-025
2003-07-31T15:14:43Z
2003-07-31T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are the following components of the Nobles County policy regarding public access to the "feedlot inventory" allowable: a) Requestor must submit a written application; b) There is a five-day waiting period; c) The cost is $250; d) Requestor must pick up copy in person; and e) Copy is available in printed format only?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are the following components of the Nobles County policy regarding public access to the "feedlot inventory" allowable: a) Requestor must submit a written application; b) There is a five-day waiting period; c) The cost is $250; d) Requestor must pick up copy in person; and e) Copy is available in printed format only?
267501
Advisory Opinion 03-025
July 31, 2003; Nobles County
03-025
Nobles County
Commercial value
Copy costs
Requests for data
Commercial value
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Written requests, procedures may require
Commercial value, Copy costs, Requests for data
Commercial value, Copy costs, Requests for data, Commercial value, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1), Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), Written requests, procedures may require
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-024
2003-07-29T15:15:43Z
2003-07-29T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to a March 12, 1997, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to a March 12, 1997, request for access to data?
267965
Advisory Opinion 03-024
July 29, 2003; City of Brainerd
03-024
City of Brainerd
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-023
2003-07-29T15:14:43Z
2003-07-29T15:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Education's inclusion of a $30.00 per hour charge for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the Minnesota Department of Education's inclusion of a $30.00 per hour charge for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
268002
Advisory Opinion 03-023
July 29, 2003; Minnesota Department of Education
03-023
Minnesota Department of Education
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-022
2003-07-10T15:16:43Z
2003-07-10T15:16:43Z
If a law enforcement agency responds to a request by the public for law enforcement services or takes action on its own initiative, and the request or action relates to a property-damage-only accident where the apparent extent of damage is $1000 or more, have the Chapter 13 public access rights been violated if the agency has not created or collected any data?
If a law enforcement agency responds to a request by the public for law enforcement services or takes action on its own initiative, and the request or action relates to a property-damage-only accident where the apparent extent of damage is $1000 or more, have the Chapter 13 public access rights been violated if the agency has not created or collected any data?
267407
Advisory Opinion 03-022
July 10, 2003; City of St. Paul
03-022
City of St. Paul
Law enforcement data
Investigation, defined
Reports
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Investigation, defined, Reports, Traffic accidents (169.09)
Brain J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-021
2003-07-10T15:15:43Z
2003-07-10T15:15:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains: a list of each Conservation Officer's annual citation numbers for the past two years?
What is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains: a list of each Conservation Officer's annual citation numbers for the past two years?
267616
Advisory Opinion 03-021
July 10, 2003; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
03-021
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Department of Natural Resources
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Law enforcement
Law enforcement data
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Department of Natural Resources, Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Law enforcement, Law enforcement data, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17), Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-020
2003-07-10T15:14:43Z
2003-07-10T15:14:43Z
Where a public body closes a meeting in reliance on Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b), for "consideration of allegations or charges," do the provisions of section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(4), require the government entity to identify the individual who is being discussed and the status of the allegations or charges against the individual?
Where a public body closes a meeting in reliance on Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b), for "consideration of allegations or charges," do the provisions of section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(4), require the government entity to identify the individual who is being discussed and the status of the allegations or charges against the individual?
267702
Advisory Opinion 03-020
July 10, 2003; City of Pequot Lakes
03-020
City of Pequot Lakes
Personnel data
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Individual performance
Status
Names of employees
Employee name
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Individual performance, Status, Names of employees, Employee name, Open Meeting Law
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-019
2003-06-25T15:15:43Z
2003-06-25T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minneapolis respond appropriately to a request for access the following data: "the public portions of all non-pending, non-current police department internal affairs complaint forms received since January 1, 1990 by the Minneapolis Police Department, Division of Internal Affairs?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minneapolis respond appropriately to a request for access the following data: "the public portions of all non-pending, non-current police department internal affairs complaint forms received since January 1, 1990 by the Minneapolis Police Department, Division of Internal Affairs?"
267310
Advisory Opinion 03-019
June 25, 2003; City of Minneapolis
03-019
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Law enforcement
Personnel data
Personnel data, Law enforcement
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-018
2003-06-25T15:14:43Z
2003-06-25T15:14:43Z
Does the Wreath and Fee Report contain data that relate to an internal audit within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392?
Does the Wreath and Fee Report contain private personnel data or any other data that are not public or non-public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the Wreath and Fee Report contains data that relate to an internal audit within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392, do the private personnel data on employees in the report or other not public or nonpublic data become public once the final audit report is published?
If the private personnel data or other not public or non-public data in the Wreath and Fee Report do not become public, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392, once the final audit report is published, is the private personnel data in the report so intertwined with any public information that the report cannot be redacted and released?
Does the Wreath and Fee Report contain data that relate to an internal audit within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392?
Does the Wreath and Fee Report contain private personnel data or any other data that are not public or non-public under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
If the Wreath and Fee Report contains data that relate to an internal audit within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392, do the private personnel data on employees in the report or other not public or nonpublic data become public once the final audit report is published?
If the private personnel data or other not public or non-public data in the Wreath and Fee Report do not become public, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.392, once the final audit report is published, is the private personnel data in the report so intertwined with any public information that the report cannot be redacted and released?
267649
Advisory Opinion 03-018
June 25, 2003; School District 709 (Duluth)
03-018
School District 709 (Duluth)
Redaction
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Internal audit
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Entity determines redaction
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Redaction, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Redaction, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Internal audit, Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Entity determines redaction, Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-017
2003-06-18T15:14:43Z
2003-06-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Zumbro River Constructors (ZRC) maintains: pricing information contained in ZRC's contracts with subcontractors?
If the data described in Issue 1 are public, and Zumbro River Constructors won't release the data to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), what is Mn/DOT's responsibility under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Zumbro River Constructors (ZRC) maintains: pricing information contained in ZRC's contracts with subcontractors?
If the data described in Issue 1 are public, and Zumbro River Constructors won't release the data to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), what is Mn/DOT's responsibility under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267811
Advisory Opinion 03-017
June 18, 2003; Minnesota Department of Transportation
03-017
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Trade secret
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Proprietary not sufficient
Trade secret
Trade secret, Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Proprietary not sufficient
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-016
2003-06-03T15:14:43Z
2003-06-03T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) respond appropriately to a February 12, 2003, request for copies of all correspondence for the last two years between Independent School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin) and MDE regarding any special education issue or question?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) respond appropriately to a February 12, 2003, request for copies of all correspondence for the last two years between Independent School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin) and MDE regarding any special education issue or question?
267993
Advisory Opinion 03-016
June 3, 2003; Minnesota Department of Education
03-016
Minnesota Department of Education
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-015
2003-06-02T15:14:43Z
2003-06-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for a copy of a videotape of a March 28, 2002, pursuit which resulted in an arrest?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for a copy of a videotape of a March 28, 2002, pursuit which resulted in an arrest?
267948
Advisory Opinion 03-015
June 2, 2003; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
03-015
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-014
2003-05-23T15:14:43Z
2003-05-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for a government entity to release responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with the informed consent of businesses responding to the RFP?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for a government entity to release responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with the informed consent of businesses responding to the RFP?
267714
Advisory Opinion 03-014
May 23, 2003; City of Minneapolis
03-014
City of Minneapolis
Data subjects
Business Data
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Informed consent
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Data not on individuals
Informed consent
Organizations
Data subjects, Business Data, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Business Data, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Informed consent, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids, Data not on individuals, Informed consent, Organizations
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-013
2003-05-13T15:14:43Z
2003-05-13T15:14:43Z
Is McLeod County's charge of $113.00 for copies of 113 pages of private data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is McLeod County's charge of $113.00 for copies of 113 pages of private data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267362
Advisory Opinion 03-013
May 13, 2003; McLeod County
03-013
McLeod County
Copy costs
No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Justification of costs
Copy costs
Copy costs, No charge to search/retrieve/redact, Justification of costs
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-012
2003-05-07T15:15:43Z
2003-05-07T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did Hennepin County respond in a timely manner to a January 27, 2003, request to review government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for Hennepin County to require a data requestor to sign the County's "Data Practices Request" form regardless of whether the requestor wants data released to another party?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did Hennepin County respond in a timely manner to a January 27, 2003, request to review government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for Hennepin County to require a data requestor to sign the County's "Data Practices Request" form regardless of whether the requestor wants data released to another party?
267532
Advisory Opinion 03-012
May 7, 2003; Hennepin County
03-012
Hennepin County
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Informed consent
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-011
2003-05-07T15:14:43Z
2003-05-07T15:14:43Z
Are members of the Minneapolis City Council employees for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Are members of the Minneapolis City Council employees for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267335
Advisory Opinion 03-011
May 7, 2003; City of Minneapolis
03-011
City of Minneapolis
Elected and appointed officials
Status as employees (13.601, 13.43)
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Status as employees (13.601, 13.43)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-010
2003-04-23T15:14:43Z
2003-04-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are videotapes of School District extracurricular athletic contests and/or school hallways government data, where they are created and maintained by agents of the District?
Assuming the answer to Issue 1 is answered in the affirmative, if the videotapes contain images of students enrolled in the School District and/or employees of the District, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, do they contain private data on individuals? Is the answer the same when the videotaping occurs at a public event, such as an athletic contest that is open to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the School District release a videotape that contains data on multiple students and/or employees where it is not feasible to redact the tape to exclude data on students or employees who have not provided their consent to release private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are videotapes of School District extracurricular athletic contests and/or school hallways government data, where they are created and maintained by agents of the District?
Assuming the answer to Issue 1 is answered in the affirmative, if the videotapes contain images of students enrolled in the School District and/or employees of the District, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, do they contain private data on individuals? Is the answer the same when the videotaping occurs at a public event, such as an athletic contest that is open to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the School District release a videotape that contains data on multiple students and/or employees where it is not feasible to redact the tape to exclude data on students or employees who have not provided their consent to release private data?
267834
Advisory Opinion 03-010
April 23, 2003; School District 284 (Wayzata)
03-010
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Photos, videotapes
Regardless of physical form
Implied vs. written
Multiple data subjects
Videotape of public event
Videotapes
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Photos, videotapes, Regardless of physical form, Implied vs. written, Multiple data subjects, Videotape of public event, Videotapes
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-009
2003-04-15T15:14:43Z
2003-04-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Health respond appropriately to an October 22, 2002, request for access to the following sections in the Operating Agreement of Minneapolis PET Center, LLC and Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A.: Articles I through V; Article VI, Sections 6.1 through 6.2(c) and Section 6.3; and Article VII, Section 7.5?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Health respond appropriately to an October 22, 2002, request for access to the following sections in the Operating Agreement of Minneapolis PET Center, LLC and Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A.: Articles I through V; Article VI, Sections 6.1 through 6.2(c) and Section 6.3; and Article VII, Section 7.5?
267690
Advisory Opinion 03-009
April 15, 2003; Minnesota Department of Health
03-009
Minnesota Department of Health
Trade secret
Commissioner of Administration
Commissioner's limited authority
Trade secret
Trade secret, Commissioner of Administration, Commissioner's limited authority
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-008
2003-04-03T16:14:43Z
2003-04-03T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities maintains: the identities of professors affected by the career steps provision in the Inter Faculty Organization contract (IFO/MnSCU Agreement 2001-2003)?
Given the language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(1), what compensation data about public employees are public?
What is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities maintains: the identities of professors affected by the career steps provision in the Inter Faculty Organization contract (IFO/MnSCU Agreement 2001-2003)?
Given the language of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(1), what compensation data about public employees are public?
267791
Advisory Opinion 03-008
April 3, 2003; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
03-008
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Personnel data
Actual gross salary or compensation
Remuneration
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Personnel data, Actual gross salary or compensation, Remuneration
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-007
2003-03-12T16:14:43Z
2003-03-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 13D, did Independent School District 146, Barnesville, respond appropriately to a request for the summary of its conclusions regarding the performance evaluation of the District superintendent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 13D, did Independent School District 146, Barnesville, respond appropriately to a request for the summary of its conclusions regarding the performance evaluation of the District superintendent?
267071
Advisory Opinion 03-007
March 12, 2003; School District 146 (Barnesville)
03-007
School District 146 (Barnesville)
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Employee evaluation summary
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Employee evaluation summary
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-006
2003-03-12T16:14:43Z
2003-03-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the memorandum contain private personnel data on employees of Independent School District 709, Duluth?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the District required to provide a copy of the memorandum from which the identifying information about X and Y have not been redacted?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the memorandum contain private personnel data on employees of Independent School District 709, Duluth?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the District required to provide a copy of the memorandum from which the identifying information about X and Y have not been redacted?
267546
Advisory Opinion 03-006
March 12, 2003; School District 709 (Duluth)
03-006
School District 709 (Duluth)
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Redaction
Determine data subject case by case
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Multiple data subjects
Entity determines redaction
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction, Determine data subject case by case, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Multiple data subjects, Entity determines redaction
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-005
2003-02-02T16:14:43Z
2003-02-02T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: a dot on a map representing the location of an employer?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: a dot on a map indicating the number of employees or a range of employment for an employer described in Issue 1?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: data in a map indicating employment by industry type?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: grids on a map representing employment density? Does the size of the grid change the classification of the data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: a dot on a map representing the location of an employer?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: a dot on a map indicating the number of employees or a range of employment for an employer described in Issue 1?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: data in a map indicating employment by industry type?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 268, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Economic Security maintains: grids on a map representing employment density? Does the size of the grid change the classification of the data?
267757
Advisory Opinion 03-005
February 2, 2003; Minnesota Department of Economic Security
03-005
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
Government Data
Economic Security Department
Geo-spatial mappings
Government Data
Government Data, Economic Security Department, Geo-spatial mappings
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-004
2003-01-29T16:14:43Z
2003-01-29T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Board of Accountancy maintains: data about an accounting firm relating to a complaint that the Board dismissed?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Board of Accountancy maintains: data about an accounting firm relating to a complaint that the Board dismissed?
267848
Advisory Opinion 03-004
January 29, 2003; Minnesota Board of Accountancy
03-004
Minnesota Board of Accountancy
Civil investigative data
Licensing data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Only regulates data on individuals
Licensing data (13.41)
Civil investigative data, Licensing data
Civil investigative data, Licensing data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Only regulates data on individuals, Licensing data (13.41)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-003
2003-01-27T16:14:43Z
2003-01-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Airports Commission respond appropriately to an October 1, 2002, request to inspect items 2 through 5?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Airports Commission respond appropriately to an October 1, 2002, request to inspect items 2 through 5?
266767
Advisory Opinion 03-003
January 27, 2003; Metropolitan Airports Commission
03-003
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Attorney data
Work product
Attorney data
Attorney data, Work product
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-002
2003-01-21T16:14:43Z
2003-01-21T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Houston County maintains: a Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary and Other Income, and a Release of the Levy, both from the IRS?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that Houston County maintains: a Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary and Other Income, and a Release of the Levy, both from the IRS?
267082
Advisory Opinion 03-002
January 21, 2003; Houston County
03-002
Houston County
Personnel data
Personnel data (13.43)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Personnel data (13.43)
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 03-001
2003-01-16T16:14:43Z
2003-01-16T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in documents, labeled Exhibits "A - Y," that relate to investigations of allegations of misconduct against an Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan) employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in documents, labeled Exhibits "A - Y," that relate to investigations of allegations of misconduct against an Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan) employee?
267878
Advisory Opinion 03-001
January 16, 2003; School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)
03-001
School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Redaction
Indirect identification of individuals
Determine data subject case by case
Multiple data subjects
Data subject determined case-by-case
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction, Indirect identification of individuals, Determine data subject case by case, Multiple data subjects, Data subject determined case-by-case
Brian J. Lamb
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-054
2002-12-30T16:14:43Z
2002-12-30T16:14:43Z
Is Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267793
Advisory Opinion 02-054
December 30, 2002; Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.
02-054
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.
Contracts/privatization
Employment and training data (13.47)
Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59)
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Employment and training data (13.47), Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-053
2002-12-26T16:16:43Z
2002-12-26T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, what is the classification of data documenting the basis of disciplinary action taken against a Clay County employee who resigned before the disciplinary action was final?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, what is the classification of data documenting the basis of disciplinary action taken against a Clay County employee who resigned before the disciplinary action was final?
267686
Advisory Opinion 02-053
December 26, 2002; Clay County
02-053
Clay County
Personnel data
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Resignation
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public, Resignation
David F. Fisher
Note: Minnesota Rules part 9575.0200 provides more information about the County Merit System referenced in this opinion.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-052
2002-12-26T16:15:43Z
2002-12-26T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Kandiyohi County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request for access to data by the data subject?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Kandiyohi County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request for access to data by the data subject?
267603
Advisory Opinion 02-052
December 26, 2002; Kandiyohi County
02-052
Kandiyohi County
Response to data requests
Corrections and detention data (13.85)
Court records (See also: Judicial branch)
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Corrections and detention data (13.85), Court records (See also: Judicial branch), Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-051
2002-12-26T16:14:43Z
2002-12-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is an oral reprimand "disciplinary action" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5)? If so, what is the classification of the written documentation of said reprimand?
What is the classification of the following data related to disciplinary action taken against Clay County employees:
A. Letters of reprimand.
B. Letters notifying employees of suspension.
C. Internal investigation notes related to computer usage.
D. Independent investigator reports related to investigation and interviews of employees subject to discipline.
E. Notes solely in the possession of the independent investigator.
F. Notes solely in the possession of an internal investigator.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is an oral reprimand "disciplinary action" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(5)? If so, what is the classification of the written documentation of said reprimand?
What is the classification of the following data related to disciplinary action taken against Clay County employees:
A. Letters of reprimand.
B. Letters notifying employees of suspension.
C. Internal investigation notes related to computer usage.
D. Independent investigator reports related to investigation and interviews of employees subject to discipline.
E. Notes solely in the possession of the independent investigator.
F. Notes solely in the possession of an internal investigator.
267437
Advisory Opinion 02-051
December 26, 2002; Clay County
02-051
Clay County
Personnel data
Oral reprimand
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Oral reprimand, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-050
2002-12-17T16:15:43Z
2002-12-17T16:15:43Z
If the Minnesota Department of Public Safety waived attorney-client privilege as to the legal memorandum from the Attorney General's Office, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the memorandum, in whole or in part, be public data?
If the Minnesota Department of Public Safety waived attorney-client privilege as to the legal memorandum from the Attorney General's Office, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the memorandum, in whole or in part, be public data?
267350
Advisory Opinion 02-050
December 17, 2002; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
02-050
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7), No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-049
2002-12-17T16:14:43Z
2002-12-17T16:14:43Z
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 maintained on the hard drives of laptop computers that were used by a Mn/DOT employee?
If these images are government data, how are they classified pursuant to Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, what is the classification of the descriptions of the images that are contained in the internal Mn/DOT investigative report?
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 maintained on the hard drives of laptop computers that were used by a Mn/DOT employee?
If these images are government data, how are they classified pursuant to Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, what is the classification of the descriptions of the images that are contained in the internal Mn/DOT investigative report?
267650
Advisory Opinion 02-049
December 17, 2002; Minnesota Department of Transportation
02-049
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Personal data/devices
Personnel data
Personal data excluded
Personal data
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Personal data/devices, Personnel data
Personal data/devices, Personnel data, Personal data excluded, Personal data, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-048
2002-12-16T16:14:43Z
2002-12-16T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that the Dakota County Community Development Agency maintains: "all housing inspections reports for a particular apartment complex over the past five years?"
What is the classification of the following data that the Dakota County Community Development Agency maintains: "all housing inspections reports for a particular apartment complex over the past five years?"
267569
Advisory Opinion 02-048
December 16, 2002; Dakota County
02-048
Dakota County
Legislative authority and intent
Benefit data
Indirect identification of individuals
13.462 or 13.31
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Benefit data, Indirect identification of individuals, 13.462 or 13.31
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-047
2002-12-11T16:14:43Z
2002-12-11T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Ramsey Action Programs (RAP) a government entity subject to Chapter 13 regulation?
If RAP is subject to Chapter 13, did it respond appropriately to a request for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is Ramsey Action Programs (RAP) a government entity subject to Chapter 13 regulation?
If RAP is subject to Chapter 13, did it respond appropriately to a request for access to public government data?
267421
Advisory Opinion 02-047
December 11, 2002; Ramsey Action Programs
02-047
Ramsey Action Programs
Personnel data
Community Action Agencies
Applicant data
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Community Action Agencies, Applicant data, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-046
2002-11-19T16:14:43Z
2002-11-19T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a request for the following data: "Individual parking records for all full time parking and transportation employees including: managerial, supervisory, staff, full time senior parking attendants, utility workers, maintenance and operations mechanics from January 1, 1993 to present?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a request for the following data: "Individual parking records for all full time parking and transportation employees including: managerial, supervisory, staff, full time senior parking attendants, utility workers, maintenance and operations mechanics from January 1, 1993 to present?"
267891
Advisory Opinion 02-046
November 19, 2002; University of Minnesota
02-046
University of Minnesota
Personnel data
Fringe benefits
Parking records
Personnel data
Personnel data, Fringe benefits, Parking records
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-045
2002-11-18T16:14:43Z
2002-11-18T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Itasca County inappropriately release private data about employee "X" to a County attorney?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Itasca County inappropriately release private data about employee "X" to X's immediate supervisor?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Itasca County inappropriately release private data about employee "X" to a County attorney?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Itasca County inappropriately release private data about employee "X" to X's immediate supervisor?
267715
Advisory Opinion 02-045
November 18, 2002; Itasca County
02-045
Itasca County
Data subjects
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Applicant data
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Work assignment requires access
Employment setting
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Applicant data, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Work assignment requires access, Employment setting, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4), Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-044
2002-11-15T16:14:43Z
2002-11-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) inappropriately release to a Board member the identity of an individual who complained about possible violations of LMCD regulations by two property owners?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) inappropriately release to a Board member the identity of an individual who complained about possible violations of LMCD regulations by two property owners?
267624
Advisory Opinion 02-044
November 15, 2002; Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
02-044
Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Property complaint data (13.44)
Volunteering data vs. request to supply data
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Property complaint data (13.44), Volunteering data vs. request to supply data, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-043
2002-11-14T16:14:43Z
2002-11-14T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, the following data that McLeod County maintains are public: digital photographs of homes in McLeod County.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, the following data that McLeod County maintains are public: digital photographs of homes in McLeod County.
266833
Advisory Opinion 02-043
November 14, 2002; McLeod County
02-043
McLeod County
Government Data
Photographs
Government Data
Government Data, Photographs
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-042
2002-11-12T16:15:43Z
2002-11-12T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Rice County respond appropriately to a July 22, 2002, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Rice County respond appropriately to a July 22, 2002, request for access to data?
267447
Advisory Opinion 02-042
November 12, 2002; Rice County
02-042
Rice County
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Multiple data subjects
Data incidental to the data subject
Spouse access to other spouse?s data
Parent access to data on child
Social services/welfare data
Parent access to data on other parent
Access by data subject or parent
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Multiple data subjects
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Multiple data subjects, Data incidental to the data subject, Spouse access to other spouse?s data, Parent access to data on child, Social services/welfare data, Parent access to data on other parent, Access by data subject or parent
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-041
2002-11-12T16:14:43Z
2002-11-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data contained in written materials and a video file that the Minnesota State Lottery maintains?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of certain data contained in written materials and a video file that the Minnesota State Lottery maintains?
267287
Advisory Opinion 02-041
November 12, 2002; Minnesota State Lottery
02-041
Minnesota State Lottery
Trade secret
Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
Trade secret
Trade secret, Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-040
2002-11-05T16:14:43Z
2002-11-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Bird Island respond appropriately to a request for government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Bird Island respond appropriately to a request for government data?
267747
Advisory Opinion 02-040
November 5, 2002; City of Bird Island
02-040
City of Bird Island
Law enforcement data
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7), Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-039
2002-10-30T16:14:43Z
2002-10-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ramsey County Attorney's Office appropriately deny a request for access to the name of an individual who was reported by the County to have paid $167,000 in back child-support?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ramsey County Attorney's Office appropriately deny a request for access to the name of an individual who was reported by the County to have paid $167,000 in back child-support?
267608
Advisory Opinion 02-039
October 30, 2002; Ramsey County Attorney's Office
02-039
Ramsey County Attorney's Office
Attorney data
Requests for data
Welfare data
Responsible authority duties
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Child support
Investigative data
Welfare system
Attorney data, Requests for data, Welfare data
Attorney data, Requests for data, Welfare data, Responsible authority duties, Data request vs. question/inquiry, Child support, Investigative data, Welfare system
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-038
2002-10-23T15:14:43Z
2002-10-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.41, did the State of Minnesota Board of Electricity respond appropriately to an August 15, 2002, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.41, did the State of Minnesota Board of Electricity respond appropriately to an August 15, 2002, request for access to data?
267520
Advisory Opinion 02-038
October 23, 2002; Minnesota Board of Electricity
02-038
Minnesota Board of Electricity
Licensing data
Data not on individuals
Only regulates data on individuals
Licensing data (13.41)
Licensing data
Licensing data, Data not on individuals, Only regulates data on individuals, Licensing data (13.41)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-037
2002-10-07T15:16:43Z
2002-10-07T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 245, may Independent School District 761, Owatonna, as part of a grant application for funds related to implementation of a children's mental health collaborative, provide certain private data, without parental consent, to the Minnesota Department of Human Services?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 245, may Independent School District 761, Owatonna, as part of a grant application for funds related to implementation of a children's mental health collaborative, provide certain private data, without parental consent, to the Minnesota Department of Human Services?
267372
Advisory Opinion 02-037
October 7, 2002; School District 761 (Owatonna)
02-037
School District 761 (Owatonna)
Data sharing
Educational data
Children's mental health collaborative
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Children mental health collaborative
MARSS (MN Automated Reporting Student System)
Data sharing, Educational data
Data sharing, Educational data, Children's mental health collaborative, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual, Children mental health collaborative, MARSS (MN Automated Reporting Student System)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-036
2002-10-07T15:15:43Z
2002-10-07T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Secretary of State Office (OSS) responded appropriately to a request to inspect - via downloading - the following data: all UCCs, tax liens, and many other public records? The requestor wishes to download the data from the OSS using his own equipment and staff.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Secretary of State Office (OSS) responded appropriately to a request to inspect - via downloading - the following data: all UCCs, tax liens, and many other public records? The requestor wishes to download the data from the OSS using his own equipment and staff.
267840
Advisory Opinion 02-036
October 7, 2002; Minnesota Secretary of State
02-036
Minnesota Secretary of State
Commercial value
Copy costs
Electronic data
Inspection
Legislative authority and intent
Commercial value
Copies made by requestor
Enhanced data
Subscription fees
Inspection vs. copying, in general
Personal electronic device used
Electronic files, website
Remote access
Commercial value, Copy costs, Electronic data, Inspection, Legislative authority and intent
Commercial value, Copy costs, Electronic data, Inspection, Legislative authority and intent, Commercial value, Copies made by requestor, Enhanced data, Subscription fees, Inspection vs. copying, in general, Personal electronic device used, Electronic files, website, Remote access
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-035
2002-10-07T15:14:43Z
2002-10-07T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 and 13D, did Independent School District 146, Barnesville, respond appropriately to a request for the summary of its conclusions regarding the performance evaluation of the District superintendent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the District respond appropriately to a request to inspect the resolution and appointing order for the responsible authority for the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 and 13D, did Independent School District 146, Barnesville, respond appropriately to a request for the summary of its conclusions regarding the performance evaluation of the District superintendent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the District respond appropriately to a request to inspect the resolution and appointing order for the responsible authority for the District?
267659
Advisory Opinion 02-035
October 7, 2002; School District 146 (Barnesville)
02-035
School District 146 (Barnesville)
Personnel data
Responsible authority
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Employee evaluation summary
Employee evaluation summary
Name, title, and address
Personnel data, Responsible authority, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Responsible authority, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Employee evaluation summary, Employee evaluation summary, Name, title, and address
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-034
2002-09-12T15:14:43Z
2002-09-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.43, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 14, 2002, request to review the following data: "the employment contract of Head football coach Dave Nelson an employee of Minnetonka High School?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 17, 2002, request to review the following data: "any board minutes associated with Head football coach Dave Nelson an employee of Minnetonka High School?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 18, 2002, request to review the following data: "the district wide average teachers' salary range for the last three years?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.43, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 14, 2002, request to review the following data: "the employment contract of Head football coach Dave Nelson an employee of Minnetonka High School?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 17, 2002, request to review the following data: "any board minutes associated with Head football coach Dave Nelson an employee of Minnetonka High School?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a June 18, 2002, request to review the following data: "the district wide average teachers' salary range for the last three years?"
266529
Advisory Opinion 02-034
September 12, 2002; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
02-034
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Response to data requests
Inappropriate response, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Inappropriate response, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-033
2002-09-11T15:16:43Z
2002-09-11T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, was Independent School District 333, Ogilvie, required to provide a Tennessen Warning to X and Y when it asked them to submit a complaint in writing?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants, who are parents of District students, to various District staff?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants to District students?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 13D, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants in a public meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, was Independent School District 333, Ogilvie, required to provide a Tennessen Warning to X and Y when it asked them to submit a complaint in writing?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants, who are parents of District students, to various District staff?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants to District students?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 13 and 13D, was it appropriate for the District to identify the complainants in a public meeting?
267486
Advisory Opinion 02-033
September 11, 2002; School District 333 (Ogilvie)
02-033
School District 333 (Ogilvie)
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Open meeting
Educational data
Purpose of notice - informed choice
Educational data, Tennessen warning, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Educational data, Tennessen warning, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Open meeting, Educational data, Purpose of notice - informed choice
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-032
2002-09-11T15:15:43Z
2002-09-11T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Minnetonka Public Schools District 276 respond appropriately to a July 3, 2002, request to review the following data: "any further policy and procedure on what action/steps should be taken when a player is injured or has a potential injury during [a Minnetonka Community Education Services] program or specifically a game (basketball, football, ...)?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Minnetonka Public Schools District 276 respond appropriately to a July 3, 2002, request to review the following data: "any further policy and procedure on what action/steps should be taken when a player is injured or has a potential injury during [a Minnetonka Community Education Services] program or specifically a game (basketball, football, ...)?"
266681
Advisory Opinion 02-032
September 11, 2002; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
02-032
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-031
2002-09-10T15:14:43Z
2002-09-10T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of New Prague maintains: the names and addresses of utility customers to whom the City provides electric, water, and sewer services?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of New Prague maintains: the names and addresses of utility customers to whom the City provides electric, water, and sewer services?
267787
Advisory Opinion 02-031
September 10, 2002; City of New Prague
02-031
City of New Prague
Legislative authority and intent
Government Data
Municipal utility customer data
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Legislative authority and intent, Government Data
Legislative authority and intent, Government Data, Municipal utility customer data, Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-030
2002-08-30T15:14:43Z
2002-08-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.43, did the City of Delavan respond appropriately to requests for access to the following data: 1) the actual gross salaries, fringe benefits, expense reimbursements, and extra meeting reimbursements for eight named City employees/city council members for 2001, and for January through May 2002; and 2) all bills the City paid during 2001, and during January through May 2002?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.43, did the City of Delavan respond appropriately to requests for access to the following data: 1) the actual gross salaries, fringe benefits, expense reimbursements, and extra meeting reimbursements for eight named City employees/city council members for 2001, and for January through May 2002; and 2) all bills the City paid during 2001, and during January through May 2002?
267688
Advisory Opinion 02-030
August 30, 2002; City of Delavan
02-030
City of Delavan
Personnel data
Response to data requests
Actual gross salary or compensation
Fringe benefits
Inappropriate response, generally
Personnel data, Response to data requests
Personnel data, Response to data requests, Actual gross salary or compensation, Fringe benefits, Inappropriate response, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 02-029
2002-08-07T15:15:43Z
2002-08-07T15:15:43Z
Is School District 284's, Wayzata, charge of $403.26 for copies of the following data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: "...a complete and detailed accounting of the cost and fees associated with the special education proceedings and consultations including the attorneys' fees that were billed to and paid by the District for the last five years?"
Is School District 284's, Wayzata, charge of $403.26 for copies of the following data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: "...a complete and detailed accounting of the cost and fees associated with the special education proceedings and consultations including the attorneys' fees that were billed to and paid by the District for the last five years?"
267456
Advisory Opinion 02-029
August 7, 2002; School District 284 (Wayzata)
02-029
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Public and not public data
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Public and not public data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-028
2002-08-07T15:14:43Z
2002-08-07T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 284, Wayzata, respond appropriately to an April 5, 2002, request to review data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did School District 284, Wayzata, respond appropriately to an April 5, 2002, request to review data?
267361
Advisory Opinion 02-028
August 7, 2002; School District 284 (Wayzata)
02-028
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Inspection
Inspect before creating new format
Public and not public data
Inspection
Inspection, Inspect before creating new format, Public and not public data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-027
2002-07-29T15:15:43Z
2002-07-29T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Independent School District 284, Wayzata, respond appropriately to a request for copies for the following data: "a complete and detailed accounting of all of the cost and fees associated with the special education proceedings and consultations including the attorneys' fees that were billed to and paid by the District for the last five years?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Independent School District 284, Wayzata, respond appropriately to a request for copies for the following data: "a complete and detailed accounting of all of the cost and fees associated with the special education proceedings and consultations including the attorneys' fees that were billed to and paid by the District for the last five years?"
268024
Advisory Opinion 02-027
July 29, 2002; School District 284 (Wayzata)
02-027
School District 284 (Wayzata)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-026
2002-07-29T15:14:43Z
2002-07-29T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, and Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0300, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond in an appropriate manner to a May 9, 2002, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, and Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0300, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond in an appropriate manner to a May 9, 2002, request for access to data?
267671
Advisory Opinion 02-026
July 29, 2002; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
02-026
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Response to data requests
Draft documents
Inappropriate response, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Draft documents, Inappropriate response, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-025
2002-07-01T15:14:43Z
2002-07-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, and Minnesota Rules, part 1204.0300, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond in an appropriate and timely manner to an April 16, 2002, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, and Minnesota Rules, part 1204.0300, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond in an appropriate and timely manner to an April 16, 2002, request for access to data?
267989
Advisory Opinion 02-025
July 1, 2002; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
02-025
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-024
2002-06-26T15:14:43Z
2002-06-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.04, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a February 8, 2002, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.04, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a February 8, 2002, request for access to data?
267422
Advisory Opinion 02-024
June 26, 2002; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
02-024
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Data does not exist
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Data does not exist
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-023
2002-05-31T15:14:43Z
2002-05-31T15:14:43Z
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?
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?
267887
Advisory Opinion 02-023
May 31, 2002; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
02-023
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Complete and current 13.05
Inappropriate response, generally
Data subjects, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Complete and current 13.05, Inappropriate response, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-022
2002-05-30T15:14:43Z
2002-05-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a March 8, 2002, request to inspect public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a March 8, 2002, request to inspect public government data?
267097
Advisory Opinion 02-022
May 30, 2002; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
02-022
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Inspection
Free of charge
Inspection
Inspection, Free of charge
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-021
2002-05-15T15:14:43Z
2002-05-15T15:14:43Z
Did School District 299, Caledonia, properly respond to a public request for data regarding its evaluation of the performance of the District superintendent?
Did School District 299, Caledonia, properly respond to a public request for data regarding its evaluation of the performance of the District superintendent?
266799
Advisory Opinion 02-021
May 15, 2002; School District 299 (Caledonia)
02-021
School District 299 (Caledonia)
Personnel data
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Employee evaluation summary
Employee evaluation summary
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Employee evaluation summary, Employee evaluation summary
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-020
2002-05-13T15:14:43Z
2002-05-13T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a February 11, 2002, request for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a February 11, 2002, request for access to public government data?
266715
Advisory Opinion 02-020
May 13, 2002; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
02-020
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Response to data requests
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Definition of prompt or reasonable time
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-019
2002-05-06T15:14:43Z
2002-05-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the letter dated January 21, 2002, contain either private personnel data on any employee of Independent School District 2149, Minnewaska, or private educational data on any District student or parent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the District provide a copy of the January 21, 2002, letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does the letter dated January 21, 2002, contain either private personnel data on any employee of Independent School District 2149, Minnewaska, or private educational data on any District student or parent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the District provide a copy of the January 21, 2002, letter?
267875
Advisory Opinion 02-019
May 6, 2002; School District 2149 (Minnewaska)
02-019
School District 2149 (Minnewaska)
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Determination made by entity
Parent of dependent adult student
Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data)
Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Determination made by entity, Parent of dependent adult student, Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data), Educational data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-018
2002-04-29T15:14:43Z
2002-04-29T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the rights of a data subject be violated if Washington County contacted and disclosed to the Immigration and Naturalization Service private data about the data subject concerning his/her illegal alien status without having obtained prior consent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would the rights of a data subject be violated if Washington County contacted and disclosed to the Immigration and Naturalization Service private data about the data subject concerning his/her illegal alien status without having obtained prior consent?
267780
Advisory Opinion 02-018
April 29, 2002; Washington County
02-018
Washington County
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Immigration
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Immigration status
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614), Immigration, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4), Immigration status
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-017
2002-04-17T15:14:43Z
2002-04-17T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a January 24, 2002, request for access to data when it stated certain data are "not applicable?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a January 24, 2002, request for access to data when it stated certain data are "not applicable?"
267983
Advisory Opinion 02-017
April 17, 2002; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
02-017
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-016
2002-04-08T15:14:43Z
2002-04-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, did Lake of the Woods County respond appropriately to a February 4 and 7, 2002, request for access to a statement that the County Coordinator read aloud during a meeting on February 4, 2002? Specifically, was it appropriate for the County to destroy the statement and is the County's explanation that some of the data are redacted pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 12, sufficient?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 15.17, did Lake of the Woods County respond appropriately to a February 4 and 7, 2002, request for access to a statement that the County Coordinator read aloud during a meeting on February 4, 2002? Specifically, was it appropriate for the County to destroy the statement and is the County's explanation that some of the data are redacted pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 12, sufficient?
267533
Advisory Opinion 02-016
April 8, 2002; Lake of the Woods County
02-016
Lake of the Woods County
Records management/retention
Regardless of physical form
Data destruction
Records management/retention
Records management/retention, Regardless of physical form, Data destruction
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-015
2002-04-05T16:15:43Z
2002-04-05T16:15:43Z
Does School District 1, Minneapolis, have an obligation to provide teaching staff with the Tennessen warning notice detailed in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 2, concerning the collection and use of teachers' Social Security numbers for purposes of taking student attendance?
Does the District have an obligation to provide teaching staff with the notice requirement stated in the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a, note) concerning the collection and use of teachers' Social Security numbers for purposes of taking student attendance?
Does School District 1, Minneapolis, have an obligation to provide teaching staff with the Tennessen warning notice detailed in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 2, concerning the collection and use of teachers' Social Security numbers for purposes of taking student attendance?
Does the District have an obligation to provide teaching staff with the notice requirement stated in the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a, note) concerning the collection and use of teachers' Social Security numbers for purposes of taking student attendance?
267365
Advisory Opinion 02-015
April 5, 2002; School District 1 (Minneapolis)
02-015
School District 1 (Minneapolis)
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning notice
Passwords
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Consent needed for new use of data if notice was not given
Employment setting
Frequency in giving notice
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Volunteering data vs. request to supply data
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning notice, Passwords, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required, Consent needed for new use of data if notice was not given, Employment setting, Frequency in giving notice, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4), Volunteering data vs. request to supply data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-014
2002-04-05T16:14:43Z
2002-04-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following types of data relating to the City of Rochester's electric and water utility services:
design, operation of, or methods of access to any equipment, building or other facility,
hardware or software that is used in providing public utility services,
data describing the design, maintenance, or operation of hydro electric and dam structure facilities; water towers; water well sites; electric generation facilities; electric substations and transmission lines,
computer software and hardware that control electric generation, water flow, water pumping, and water services provided to residential, commercial and government customers
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following types of data relating to the City of Rochester's electric and water utility services:
design, operation of, or methods of access to any equipment, building or other facility,
hardware or software that is used in providing public utility services,
data describing the design, maintenance, or operation of hydro electric and dam structure facilities; water towers; water well sites; electric generation facilities; electric substations and transmission lines,
computer software and hardware that control electric generation, water flow, water pumping, and water services provided to residential, commercial and government customers
267835
Advisory Opinion 02-014
April 5, 2002; City of Rochester
02-014
City of Rochester
Security information
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Entity reliance on opinion
Entity's discretion to withhold
Security information
Security information, Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612), Entity reliance on opinion, Entity's discretion to withhold
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-013
2002-03-27T16:15:43Z
2002-03-27T16:15:43Z
Is a school board member an "employee" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, are the two names and one job title in paragraph 2(B) of the letter private personnel data, given that the names and job title are linked to unspecified "issues"?
Is the February 12, 2002, correspondence between elected officials private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2?
Is the February 12, 2002, correspondence public data under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is a school board member an "employee" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, are the two names and one job title in paragraph 2(B) of the letter private personnel data, given that the names and job title are linked to unspecified "issues"?
Is the February 12, 2002, correspondence between elected officials private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2?
Is the February 12, 2002, correspondence public data under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267742
Advisory Opinion 02-013
March 27, 2002; School District 2689 (Pipestone-Jasper)
02-013
School District 2689 (Pipestone-Jasper)
Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
School board members
Printed materials
School boards
Open Meeting Law
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601, School board members, Printed materials, School boards, Open Meeting Law
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-012
2002-03-27T16:14:43Z
2002-03-27T16:14:43Z
Is the City of Hopkins in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its practice of providing access to copyrighted building plans for the purposes of inspection, but providing copies of same only with permission of the copyright holder?
Is the City of Hopkins in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to its practice of providing access to copyrighted building plans for the purposes of inspection, but providing copies of same only with permission of the copyright holder?
267641
Advisory Opinion 02-012
March 27, 2002; City of Hopkins
02-012
City of Hopkins
Response to data requests
Inspection
Building plans
Inspection allowed, copying only with permission
Response to data requests, Inspection
Response to data requests, Inspection, Building plans, Inspection allowed, copying only with permission
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-011
2002-03-20T16:14:43Z
2002-03-20T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 3, clauses (c) and (d), has the City of St. Paul sufficiently justified its charge of $600 for a copy of public data in the database for vehicles towed to the City's impound lot from 1996 through March 2001?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 3, clauses (c) and (d), has the City of St. Paul sufficiently justified its charge of $600 for a copy of public data in the database for vehicles towed to the City's impound lot from 1996 through March 2001?
267482
Advisory Opinion 02-011
March 20, 2002; City of St. Paul
02-011
City of St. Paul
Commercial value
Copy costs
Legislative authority and intent
Requests for data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Commercial value
Commercial value of data
Requestor responsibility
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Commercial value, Commercial value of data, Requestor responsibility, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-010
2002-03-13T16:16:43Z
2002-03-13T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
266425
Advisory Opinion 02-010
March 13, 2002; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
02-010
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Identification data (299C.11)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Identification data (299C.11)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-009
2002-03-13T16:15:43Z
2002-03-13T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did Crow Wing County respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did Crow Wing County respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did Crow Wing County respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did Crow Wing County respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
267956
Advisory Opinion 02-009
March 13, 2002; Crow Wing County
02-009
Crow Wing County
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-008
2002-03-13T16:14:43Z
2002-03-13T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject X?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 299C.11, did the City of Brainerd respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request that certain data be returned to the data subject Y?
267957
Advisory Opinion 02-008
March 13, 2002; City of Brainerd
02-008
City of Brainerd
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-007
2002-03-11T16:14:43Z
2002-03-11T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a January 11, 2002, request for access to public data about a District employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to a January 11, 2002, request for access to public data about a District employee?
267964
Advisory Opinion 02-007
March 11, 2002; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
02-007
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-006
2002-02-28T16:14:43Z
2002-02-28T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 728, Elk River, respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: surveys entitled "School Options Survey - Elk River Area School District" that parents completed and returned to the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 728, Elk River, respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: surveys entitled "School Options Survey - Elk River Area School District" that parents completed and returned to the District?
266270
Advisory Opinion 02-006
February 28, 2002; School District 728 (Elk River)
02-006
School District 728 (Elk River)
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Educational data
Elected and appointed officials
Tennessen warning
Educational data
13.601
Survey responses
Correspondence with elected officials
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Educational data, Elected and appointed officials, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Educational data, Elected and appointed officials, Tennessen warning, Educational data, 13.601, Survey responses, Correspondence with elected officials, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-005
2002-02-27T16:14:43Z
2002-02-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Scott County respond appropriately to a request for a copy of a "market study" concerning possible pay and benefits for County employees?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Scott County respond appropriately to a request for a copy of a "market study" concerning possible pay and benefits for County employees?
267205
Advisory Opinion 02-005
February 27, 2002; Scott County
02-005
Scott County
Response to data requests
Definition (subd. 1(c))
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Definition (subd. 1(c))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 02-004
2002-02-07T16:14:43Z
2002-02-07T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 3(d), has Hennepin County sufficiently justified its charge of $13,703 for an electronic copy of the County's property tax records?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 3(d), has Hennepin County sufficiently justified its charge of $13,703 for an electronic copy of the County's property tax records?
267664
Advisory Opinion 02-004
February 7, 2002; Hennepin County
02-004
Hennepin County
Commercial value
Copy costs
Commercial value
Commercial value, Copy costs
Commercial value, Copy costs, Commercial value
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-003
2002-02-06T16:14:43Z
2002-02-06T16:14:43Z
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?
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?
267577
Advisory Opinion 02-003
February 6, 2002; Ramsey County
02-003
Ramsey County
Legislative authority and intent
Personal data/devices
Schedules/calendars
Appointment calendars
Personal data excluded
Separation of public, not public data
Personal calendar/telephone register
Public and not public data
Telephone records/bills
Legislative authority and intent, Personal data/devices, Schedules/calendars
Legislative authority and intent, Personal data/devices, Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars, Personal data excluded, Separation of public, not public data, Personal calendar/telephone register, Public and not public data, Telephone records/bills
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-002
2002-01-10T16:14:43Z
2002-01-10T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Council improperly disclose data about an employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Council improperly disclose data about an employee?
267491
Advisory Opinion 02-002
January 10, 2002; Metropolitan Council
02-002
Metropolitan Council
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Promise of confidentiality
Employment setting
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Promise of confidentiality, Employment setting
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 02-001
2002-01-07T16:14:43Z
2002-01-07T16:14:43Z
Will Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale, violate FERPA if it releases all documentation, including an investigative report, which contains private education records/educational data regarding the student victim as well as witnesses, to the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning, which is conducting an investigation of a maltreatment of minors report under Minnesota Statutes section 626.556?
Will Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale, violate FERPA if it releases all documentation, including an investigative report, which contains private education records/educational data regarding the student victim as well as witnesses, to the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning, which is conducting an investigation of a maltreatment of minors report under Minnesota Statutes section 626.556?
267881
Advisory Opinion 02-001
January 7, 2002; School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
02-001
School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
Educational data
Release of education data to Dept of Education
Department of Education
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Educational data
Educational data, Release of education data to Dept of Education, Department of Education, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-096
2001-12-18T16:14:43Z
2001-12-18T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Blue Earth County Medical Examiner respond appropriately to requests for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Blue Earth County Medical Examiner respond appropriately to requests for access to public government data?
267724
Advisory Opinion 01-096
December 18, 2001; Blue Earth County
01-096
Blue Earth County
Requests for data
Responsible authority
Medical examiner data
13.83
Coroner data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Responsible authority (RA)
Requests for data, Responsible authority
Requests for data, Responsible authority, Medical examiner data, 13.83, Coroner data, To responsible authority or designated person, required, Responsible authority (RA)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-095
2001-12-13T16:14:43Z
2001-12-13T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) respond appropriately to a September 17, 2001, request for the following data: copies of all public and private data that have been collected, created, maintained, or dispersed by the Dodge SWCD board, or Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, or DMG Maximus that relate to the requestor's job rating or job description?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) respond appropriately to a September 17, 2001, request for the following data: copies of all public and private data that have been collected, created, maintained, or dispersed by the Dodge SWCD board, or Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, or DMG Maximus that relate to the requestor's job rating or job description?
267977
Advisory Opinion 01-095
December 13, 2001; Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District
01-095
Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-094
2001-12-10T16:15:43Z
2001-12-10T16:15:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that the Dakota County Community Development Agency maintains: results of a soil test the County CDA had done as part of the process of evaluating a piece of land for purchase?
What is the classification of the following data that the Dakota County Community Development Agency maintains: results of a soil test the County CDA had done as part of the process of evaluating a piece of land for purchase?
267077
Advisory Opinion 01-094
December 10, 2001; Dakota County Community Development Agency
01-094
Dakota County Community Development Agency
Property Data
Housing agency data (13.54)
Property Data
Property Data, Housing agency data (13.54)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-093
2001-12-10T16:14:43Z
2001-12-10T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 277, Westonka, maintains: names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of the subscribers to the District's electronic newsletter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 277, Westonka, maintains: names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of the subscribers to the District's electronic newsletter?
267156
Advisory Opinion 01-093
December 10, 2001; School District 277 (Westonka)
01-093
School District 277 (Westonka)
Electronic data
Email/internet
Electronic data
Electronic data, Email/internet
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-092
2001-11-26T16:15:43Z
2001-11-26T16:15:43Z
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, via its July 12, 1993, Participation Agreement contract with the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA)/Neighborhood Revitalization Program(NRP)?
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, via its August 8, 1998, Homebuyers Assistance Program contract with the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA)/Neighborhood Revitalization Program(NRP)?
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, via its July 12, 1993, Participation Agreement contract with the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA)/Neighborhood Revitalization Program(NRP)?
Is the Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, via its August 8, 1998, Homebuyers Assistance Program contract with the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA)/Neighborhood Revitalization Program(NRP)?
267976
Advisory Opinion 01-092
November 26, 2001; Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association
01-092
Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-091
2001-11-26T16:14:43Z
2001-11-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a request for data gathered in connection with the day care licensing process?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a request for data gathered in connection with the day care licensing process?
267503
Advisory Opinion 01-091
November 26, 2001; Minnesota Department of Human Services
01-091
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Legislative authority and intent
Licensing data
Welfare data
Welfare data
Welfare data (13.46)
Daycare, child care provider
Licensing data
Vendor
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data, Welfare data
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data, Welfare data, Welfare data, Welfare data (13.46), Daycare, child care provider, Licensing data, Vendor
David F. Fisher
Note: This opinion has been edited to correct inaccuracies.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-090
2001-11-16T16:14:43Z
2001-11-16T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data: videotapes from the City of Watertown's municipal liquor store that are created on cameras maintained by a security service?
What is the classification of the following data: videotapes from the City of Watertown's municipal liquor store that are created on cameras maintained by a security service?
267594
Advisory Opinion 01-090
November 16, 2001; City of Watertown
01-090
City of Watertown
Government Data
Regardless of physical form
Security service data (13.861)
Videotapes
Government Data
Government Data, Regardless of physical form, Security service data (13.861), Videotapes
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-089
2001-11-06T16:14:43Z
2001-11-06T16:14:43Z
Is Moose Lake Regional State Operated Services Policy # 24.6, Section IV, of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is Moose Lake Regional State Operated Services Policy # 24.6, Section IV, of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
266354
Advisory Opinion 01-089
November 6, 2001; Minnesota Department of Human Services
01-089
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Data subjects
Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-088
2001-10-31T16:14:43Z
2001-10-31T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are Minnesota private/nonpublic schools government entities subject to Chapter 13 regulation and therefore subject to section 13.32, subdivision 5a?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are Minnesota private/nonpublic schools government entities subject to Chapter 13 regulation and therefore subject to section 13.32, subdivision 5a?
266876
Advisory Opinion 01-088
October 31, 2001; Minnesota Catholic Conference
01-088
Minnesota Catholic Conference
Educational data
Private schools
Educational data
Educational data, Private schools
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-087
2001-10-25T15:14:43Z
2001-10-25T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Mounds View respond appropriately to data requests made on August 7 and August 29, 2001?
Is the City of Mounds View required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 2(b), to make copies of its written public access procedures easily accessible, either by distributing free copies to the public or by posting a copy?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Mounds View respond appropriately to data requests made on August 7 and August 29, 2001?
Is the City of Mounds View required by Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 2(b), to make copies of its written public access procedures easily accessible, either by distributing free copies to the public or by posting a copy?
267338
Advisory Opinion 01-087
October 25, 2001; City of Mounds View
01-087
City of Mounds View
Response to data requests
Requests for data
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Response to data requests, Requests for data, Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests, Requests for data, Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-086
2001-10-24T15:14:43Z
2001-10-24T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the Le Sueur County Sheriff to charge an individual $4 per page to scan a copy of a document? (The individual will bring his own scanner to the office.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the Le Sueur County Sheriff to charge a fee for an individual to inspect data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the Le Sueur County Sheriff to charge an individual $4 per page to scan a copy of a document? (The individual will bring his own scanner to the office.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the Le Sueur County Sheriff to charge a fee for an individual to inspect data?
267086
Advisory Opinion 01-086
October 24, 2001; Le Sueur County Sheriff
01-086
Le Sueur County Sheriff
Inspection
Personal electronic device used
Inspection
Inspection, Personal electronic device used
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-085
2001-10-11T15:14:43Z
2001-10-11T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to May 31, 2001, and June 13, 2001, requests for access to public government data?
Is Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, respond appropriately to May 31, 2001, and June 13, 2001, requests for access to public government data?
Is Independent School District 276, Minnetonka, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
267387
Advisory Opinion 01-085
October 11, 2001; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
01-085
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Responsible authority
New data or different format not required
Requestor must be informed
Appointment required
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Responsible authority
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Responsible authority, New data or different format not required, Requestor must be informed, Appointment required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-084
2001-10-09T15:14:43Z
2001-10-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Blaine respond appropriately to a request for the following data: the locations of National Night Out parties?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Blaine respond appropriately to a request for the following data: the locations of National Night Out parties?
267149
Advisory Opinion 01-084
October 9, 2001; City of Blaine
01-084
City of Blaine
Security information
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security information
Security information, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
David F. Fisher
Note: The legislature changed the definition of "security information" in 2012 to include a requirement that entities make a determination to designate data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-083
2001-10-08T15:14:43Z
2001-10-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the Clay County Sheriff a "public official" for purposes of classifying data under section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)?
For purposes of classifying data, does section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)(3), apply only to state government entities, or also to local government entities?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the Clay County Sheriff a "public official" for purposes of classifying data under section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)?
For purposes of classifying data, does section 13.43, subdivision 2(e)(3), apply only to state government entities, or also to local government entities?
267374
Advisory Opinion 01-083
October 8, 2001; Clay County Sheriff
01-083
Clay County Sheriff
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Public official
Public official · Public personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Public official, Public official · Public personnel data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-082
2001-10-05T15:15:43Z
2001-10-05T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 144.225, did Martin County respond appropriately to a July 23, 2001, request to review birth records?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 144.225, did Martin County respond appropriately to a July 23, 2001, request to review birth records?
266342
Advisory Opinion 01-082
October 5, 2001; Martin County
01-082
Martin County
Response to data requests
Vital records
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Vital records
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-081
2001-10-05T15:14:43Z
2001-10-05T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may Independent School District 194, Lakeville, provide to the Lakeville Police Department, in connection with a report of a possible crime, the following data, without consent of the data subject or a court order: (a) the name(s) of the employee(s) who it suspects of wrongdoing, and (b) information provided by employees during the District's investigation with the name(s) of the employee(s) who provided the information?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may Independent School District 194, Lakeville, provide to the Lakeville Police Department, in connection with a report of a possible crime, the following data, without consent of the data subject or a court order: (a) the name(s) of the employee(s) who it suspects of wrongdoing, and (b) information provided by employees during the District's investigation with the name(s) of the employee(s) who provided the information?
267626
Advisory Opinion 01-081
October 5, 2001; School District 194 (Lakeville)
01-081
School District 194 (Lakeville)
Data subjects
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Criminal charges against employee
Law enforcement
Employment setting
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Criminal charges against employee, Law enforcement, Employment setting, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-080
2001-10-01T15:14:43Z
2001-10-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by School District 740, Melrose, that relate to the District's proposed discharge of a District employee: data contained in an arbitrator's decision and data contained in a psychological report?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by School District 740, Melrose, that relate to the District's proposed discharge of a District employee: data contained in an arbitrator's decision and data contained in a psychological report?
267716
Advisory Opinion 01-080
October 1, 2001; School District 740 (Melrose)
01-080
School District 740 (Melrose)
Personnel data
Arbitrator decision or award
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Personnel data, Arbitrator decision or award, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Multiple data subjects
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-078
2001-09-28T15:15:43Z
2001-09-28T15:15:43Z
Since Minnesota Statutes section 13.32, subdivision 5a mandates the release of data regardless of whether it is designated as "directory information" by the School Board's policy, is a School District obligated to respond to a request for data under this provision at all and, if so, to what extent?
Since Minnesota Statutes section 13.32, subdivision 5a mandates the release of data regardless of whether it is designated as "directory information" by the School Board's policy, is a School District obligated to respond to a request for data under this provision at all and, if so, to what extent?
267591
Advisory Opinion 01-078
September 28, 2001; School District 279 (Osseo)
01-078
School District 279 (Osseo)
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Directory information
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Military recruiters
Authority to regulate data practices
Educational data
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Directory information, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Military recruiters, Authority to regulate data practices, Educational data
David F. Fisher
Note: In 2015, Congress amended federal provisions related to military recruiters' access to student information. 20 U.S.C. section 7908 requires local educational ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-079
2001-09-28T15:15:43Z
2001-09-28T15:15:43Z
When a government entity uses Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, as the basis for denying access to public documents sought pursuant to a data practices request, must the government entity also give the underlying basis for the claim of protection through the attorney?
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's office appropriately withhold criminal investigative data from the requestor (Attorney Rouse) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393?
If Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, applies to the current case, did the Hennepin County Attorney's office waive attorney work product protection by mailing the December 22, 2000, Declination to Prosecute memo containing the mental impressions and legal opinions of the Hennepin County Attorney's office to Attorney Rouse prior to his data practices request, and, discussing the mental impressions and legal opinions of the Hennepin County Attorney's office with Attorney Rouse on February 7, 2001?
When a government entity uses Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, as the basis for denying access to public documents sought pursuant to a data practices request, must the government entity also give the underlying basis for the claim of protection through the attorney?
Did the Hennepin County Attorney's office appropriately withhold criminal investigative data from the requestor (Attorney Rouse) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393?
If Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393, applies to the current case, did the Hennepin County Attorney's office waive attorney work product protection by mailing the December 22, 2000, Declination to Prosecute memo containing the mental impressions and legal opinions of the Hennepin County Attorney's office to Attorney Rouse prior to his data practices request, and, discussing the mental impressions and legal opinions of the Hennepin County Attorney's office with Attorney Rouse on February 7, 2001?
267628
Advisory Opinion 01-079
September 28, 2001; Hennepin County
01-079
Hennepin County
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Criminal justice agency
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Criminal justice agency, defined
Investigation, defined
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Criminal justice agency, Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7), Criminal justice agency, defined, Investigation, defined, Law enforcement data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-077
2001-09-27T15:16:43Z
2001-09-27T15:16:43Z
Has the City of Mounds View violated Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by not providing access, via inspection, to the data requested in Exhibits A - O?
Has the City of Mounds View violated Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by not providing access, via inspection, to the data requested in Exhibits A - O?
267436
Advisory Opinion 01-077
September 27, 2001; City of Mounds View
01-077
City of Mounds View
Personnel data
Records management/retention
Requests for data
Computer use policies
Records retention schedule
Clarification of request
Personnel data, Records management/retention, Requests for data
Personnel data, Records management/retention, Requests for data, Computer use policies, Records retention schedule, Clarification of request
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-075
2001-09-27T15:14:43Z
2001-09-27T15:14:43Z
When a request is made for copies of all data contained on a specific public employee's computer, are the contents of the computer "personnel data" about that employee within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
May the City of Mounds View deny access to the city attorney's computer on the grounds that the contents of the computer are not "government data" or, alternatively, that the data are not public under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393?
When a request is made for copies of all data contained on a specific public employee's computer, are the contents of the computer "personnel data" about that employee within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
May the City of Mounds View deny access to the city attorney's computer on the grounds that the contents of the computer are not "government data" or, alternatively, that the data are not public under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.393?
267561
Advisory Opinion 01-075
September 27, 2001; City of Mounds View
01-075
City of Mounds View
Contracts/privatization
Personal data/devices
Personnel data
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Personal data
Data incidental to the data subject
Personal data excluded
Computer use policies
Contracts/privatization, Personal data/devices, Personnel data
Contracts/privatization, Personal data/devices, Personnel data, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Personal data, Data incidental to the data subject, Personal data excluded, Computer use policies
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-074
2001-09-18T15:15:43Z
2001-09-18T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Burnsville improperly deny access to police reports containing public data, i.e., arrest data, request for service data and response or incident data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Burnsville fail to comply with its responsibility to provide written notice that a request for public data was denied and the City's legal basis for that decision?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Burnsville improperly deny access to police reports containing public data, i.e., arrest data, request for service data and response or incident data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Burnsville fail to comply with its responsibility to provide written notice that a request for public data was denied and the City's legal basis for that decision?
267642
Advisory Opinion 01-074
September 18, 2001; City of Burnsville
01-074
City of Burnsville
Legislative authority and intent
Requests for data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data, Law enforcement data, Law enforcement data, To responsible authority or designated person, required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 01-073
2001-09-18T15:14:43Z
2001-09-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Duluth improperly deny access to the following data: records detailing the amount of money the City has paid to individual homeowners and contractors for supplies, construction labor and materials used to disconnect individual basement drains from the City's sanitary sewer system and install sumps; addresses of homes and businesses identified as needing inspection for participation in the program; and records of homes and businesses that have already been inspected.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Duluth improperly deny access to the following data: records detailing the amount of money the City has paid to individual homeowners and contractors for supplies, construction labor and materials used to disconnect individual basement drains from the City's sanitary sewer system and install sumps; addresses of homes and businesses identified as needing inspection for participation in the program; and records of homes and businesses that have already been inspected.
266997
Advisory Opinion 01-073
September 18, 2001; City of Duluth
01-073
City of Duluth
Response to data requests
Benefit data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Benefit data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-072
2001-09-10T15:15:43Z
2001-09-10T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the government data contained in the following documents classified: (1) "Superintendent Goals for 2001-2002 School Year" and (2) a letter from the School Board to the Superintendent?
If the letter is private personnel data, would the classification of the "Superintendent Goals" document change if it were made an attachment to the letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, how are the government data contained in the following documents classified: (1) "Superintendent Goals for 2001-2002 School Year" and (2) a letter from the School Board to the Superintendent?
If the letter is private personnel data, would the classification of the "Superintendent Goals" document change if it were made an attachment to the letter?
267711
Advisory Opinion 01-072
September 10, 2001; School District 482 (Little Falls)
01-072
School District 482 (Little Falls)
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
School boards
Defined
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, School boards, Defined
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-071
2001-09-10T15:14:43Z
2001-09-10T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an June 5, 2001, request to inspect government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an June 5, 2001, request to inspect government data?
267949
Advisory Opinion 01-071
September 10, 2001; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
01-071
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-070
2001-09-04T15:14:43Z
2001-09-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains: all identifying data about Minnesota State Conservation Officers (peace officers) who are assigned intermittently to undercover duties in addition to their regular assignments as community law enforcement officers?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains: all identifying data about Minnesota State Conservation Officers (peace officers) who are assigned intermittently to undercover duties in addition to their regular assignments as community law enforcement officers?
267903
Advisory Opinion 01-070
September 4, 2001; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
01-070
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Undercover officers
Law enforcement
Law enforcement data, Personnel data
Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Undercover officers, Law enforcement
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-069
2001-08-28T15:14:43Z
2001-08-28T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of previous and current reports about X that the Le Sueur County Sheriff maintains? X requested and signed a "Victim and/or Witness Identity Protection" form.
What is the classification of previous and current reports about X that the Le Sueur County Sheriff maintains? X requested and signed a "Victim and/or Witness Identity Protection" form.
267758
Advisory Opinion 01-069
August 28, 2001; Le Sueur County Sheriff
01-069
Le Sueur County Sheriff
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10), Law enforcement data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-068
2001-08-27T15:14:43Z
2001-08-27T15:14:43Z
Did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a request for a copy of the City's Police Department Policy Manual when it redacted portions of the Manual pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37?
Did the City of Farmington respond appropriately to a request for a copy of the City's Police Department Policy Manual when it redacted portions of the Manual pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37?
266452
Advisory Opinion 01-068
August 27, 2001; City of Farmington
01-068
City of Farmington
Security information
Entity's discretion to withhold
Security information
Security information, Entity's discretion to withhold
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-067
2001-08-16T15:16:43Z
2001-08-16T15:16:43Z
Is the City of Oak Park Heights in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charges for copies of government data: $50.00 per hour for labor, plus an additional $.10 per page, $30.00 per videotape and $5.00 per audiotape?
Is the City of Oak Park Heights in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charges for copies of government data: $50.00 per hour for labor, plus an additional $.10 per page, $30.00 per videotape and $5.00 per audiotape?
267230
Advisory Opinion 01-067
August 16, 2001; City of Oak Park Heights
01-067
City of Oak Park Heights
Copy costs
Operating expenses excluded
Copy costs
Copy costs, Operating expenses excluded
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-066
2001-08-16T15:15:43Z
2001-08-16T15:15:43Z
Is the City of Lakeland in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charge for copies of government data: $1.00 per page for black and white photocopies?
Is the City of Lakeland in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charge for copies of government data: $1.00 per page for black and white photocopies?
267598
Advisory Opinion 01-066
August 16, 2001; City of Lakeland
01-066
City of Lakeland
Copy costs
Copy costs
Justification of costs
Maintenance, wear, tear, depreciation
Copy costs, Copy costs
Copy costs, Copy costs, Justification of costs, Maintenance, wear, tear, depreciation
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-065
2001-08-16T15:14:43Z
2001-08-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 271, Bloomington, maintains: a letter to an employee of the District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that School District 271, Bloomington, maintains: a letter to an employee of the District?
267681
Advisory Opinion 01-065
August 16, 2001; School District 271 (Bloomington)
01-065
School District 271 (Bloomington)
Data subjects
Personnel data
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Defined
Policy or contract determines
Notice of deficiency
Data subjects, Personnel data
Data subjects, Personnel data, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Defined, Policy or contract determines, Notice of deficiency
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-064
2001-08-03T15:14:43Z
2001-08-03T15:14:43Z
Would the public's right to gain access to government data that describe actions taken by employees of the City of Minneapolis be frustrated if the City did not document these activities?
Would the public's right to gain access to government data that describe actions taken by employees of the City of Minneapolis be frustrated if the City did not document these activities?
267782
Advisory Opinion 01-064
August 3, 2001; City of Minneapolis
01-064
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Reports
Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Reports, Obligation to maintain and preserve records
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-063
2001-07-30T15:16:43Z
2001-07-30T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 821, Menahga, appropriately deny public access to the following government data: the identities of two District employees whose employment the School Board resolved to terminate, prior to the final disposition of disciplinary action?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 821, Menahga, appropriately deny public access to the following government data: the identities of two District employees whose employment the School Board resolved to terminate, prior to the final disposition of disciplinary action?
267660
Advisory Opinion 01-063
July 30, 2001; School District 821 (Menahga)
01-063
School District 821 (Menahga)
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Names of employees
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complaint or charge, Names of employees
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-062
2001-07-30T15:15:43Z
2001-07-30T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 2169, Murray County Central Schools, inappropriately disseminate private data during a July 31, 2000, special meeting of the School Board?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 2169, Murray County Central Schools, inappropriately disseminate private data during a July 31, 2000, special meeting of the School Board?
267845
Advisory Opinion 01-062
July 30, 2001; School District 2169 (Murray County Central)
01-062
School District 2169 (Murray County Central)
Data subjects
Personnel data
Statement of disagreement
Status
Data subjects, Personnel data
Data subjects, Personnel data, Statement of disagreement, Status
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-061
2001-07-30T15:14:43Z
2001-07-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an April 10, 2001, request for copies of government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to an April 10, 2001, request for copies of government data?
267262
Advisory Opinion 01-061
July 30, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-061
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Response to data requests
Timely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Timely, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-060
2001-07-26T15:15:43Z
2001-07-26T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625, St. Paul, inappropriately disseminate data about student X to X's peers?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625, St. Paul, inappropriately disseminate data about student X to X's peers?
267279
Advisory Opinion 01-060
July 26, 2001; School District 625 (St. Paul)
01-060
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Educational data
Entity comments
Educational data
Educational data, Entity comments
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-059
2001-07-26T15:14:43Z
2001-07-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations respond appropriately to a request for the following data: 1) Provide lag triangles detailing claims paid by month of incurral for each Care System for the two-year period ending 3/31/01. Separate MAPE employee claims from total if possible and provide separate triangles for total SEGIP and MAPE only; 2) Include member exposure by month or employee count by month if member data is not available, for each Care System. Again, provide separate MAPE exposure and total SEGIP exposure; 3) Provide SEGIP established reserves as of 3/31/01 and 12/31/00, with separate MAPE reserves if available; and 4) If available, provide copies of any actuarial reports detailing reserve development?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations respond appropriately to a request for the following data: 1) Provide lag triangles detailing claims paid by month of incurral for each Care System for the two-year period ending 3/31/01. Separate MAPE employee claims from total if possible and provide separate triangles for total SEGIP and MAPE only; 2) Include member exposure by month or employee count by month if member data is not available, for each Care System. Again, provide separate MAPE exposure and total SEGIP exposure; 3) Provide SEGIP established reserves as of 3/31/01 and 12/31/00, with separate MAPE reserves if available; and 4) If available, provide copies of any actuarial reports detailing reserve development?
267060
Advisory Opinion 01-059
July 26, 2001; Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
01-059
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
Response to data requests
Employee relations data (13.67)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Employee relations data (13.67)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-058
2001-07-11T15:15:43Z
2001-07-11T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, did the City of Ellsworth provide appropriate access to the public to all written materials discussed at a December 13, 2000, public taxation hearing and meeting?
The City of Ellsworth did not appoint a responsible authority until December 13, 2000. Was the City out of compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, during the time that no responsible authority existed?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 2(b), is the City of Ellsworth required to prepare written public access procedures, and make free copies of those procedures easily accessible to the public?
Is the City of Ellsworth in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it posts a resolution appointing a responsible authority as a substitute for the written public access procedures described in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.01, did the City of Ellsworth provide appropriate access to the public to all written materials discussed at a December 13, 2000, public taxation hearing and meeting?
The City of Ellsworth did not appoint a responsible authority until December 13, 2000. Was the City out of compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, during the time that no responsible authority existed?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 2(b), is the City of Ellsworth required to prepare written public access procedures, and make free copies of those procedures easily accessible to the public?
Is the City of Ellsworth in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it posts a resolution appointing a responsible authority as a substitute for the written public access procedures described in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
267899
Advisory Opinion 01-058
July 11, 2001; City of Ellsworth
01-058
City of Ellsworth
Responsible authority
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Public access procedures
Appointment required
Responsible authority, Open Meeting Law
Responsible authority, Open Meeting Law, Printed materials, Public access procedures, Appointment required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-057
2001-07-11T15:14:43Z
2001-07-11T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Vadnais Heights responded appropriately to a request for the following data: 1) complaint/discipline data made against the City's Public Works Director by a particular person; and 2) the audits of the City for the past ten years?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Vadnais Heights responded appropriately to a request for the following data: 1) complaint/discipline data made against the City's Public Works Director by a particular person; and 2) the audits of the City for the past ten years?
267030
Advisory Opinion 01-057
July 11, 2001; City of Vadnais Heights
01-057
City of Vadnais Heights
Requests for data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Requests for data
Requests for data, To responsible authority or designated person, required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-056
2001-06-28T15:14:43Z
2001-06-28T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a May 12, 2001, request for a fee waiver, on the basis of financial hardship, of a photocopy charge for private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a May 12, 2001, request for a fee waiver, on the basis of financial hardship, of a photocopy charge for private data?
267774
Advisory Opinion 01-056
June 28, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-056
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Copy costs
Educational data
Copy charge is optional for entity
Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
Copy costs, Educational data
Copy costs, Educational data, Copy charge is optional for entity, Special education/students with disabilities/IDEA
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-055
2001-06-27T15:15:43Z
2001-06-27T15:15:43Z
Does St. Louis County's decision regarding where it physically maintains data about an employee violate the rights of that employee under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Does St. Louis County's decision regarding where it physically maintains data about an employee violate the rights of that employee under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267327
Advisory Opinion 01-055
June 27, 2001; St. Louis County
01-055
St. Louis County
Personnel data
Collective bargaining agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Collective bargaining agreements
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-054
2001-06-27T15:14:43Z
2001-06-27T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an April 6, 2001, request to inspect government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an April 6, 2001, request to inspect government data?
267938
Advisory Opinion 01-054
June 27, 2001; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
01-054
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-053
2001-06-20T15:14:43Z
2001-06-20T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 834, Stillwater, respond appropriately to a request for the following data regarding school expulsions: age, grade level, sex, home town, race, and the act that led to the expulsion?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 834, Stillwater, respond appropriately to a request for the following data regarding school expulsions: age, grade level, sex, home town, race, and the act that led to the expulsion?
267851
Advisory Opinion 01-053
June 20, 2001; School District 834 (Stillwater)
01-053
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Educational data
Summary data
Expulsion
Summary data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Summary data, Expulsion, Summary data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-052
2001-06-08T15:14:43Z
2001-06-08T15:14:43Z
When Delta Dental acts under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 3, to provide access to an individual to welfare data classified as private data on the individual that Delta Dental has generated and stored concerning that individual, does Delta Dental violate the Chapter 13 by refusing to disclose and by redacting from photocopies the name of the individual who created the private data?
When Delta Dental acts under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 3, to provide access to an individual to welfare data classified as private data on the individual that Delta Dental has generated and stored concerning that individual, does Delta Dental violate the Chapter 13 by refusing to disclose and by redacting from photocopies the name of the individual who created the private data?
267055
Advisory Opinion 01-052
June 8, 2001; Delta Dental
01-052
Delta Dental
Contracts/privatization
Entities bound by contract
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Entities bound by contract
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-051
2001-06-06T15:15:43Z
2001-06-06T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for access to a copy of the audit of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa's gambling operations?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for access to a copy of the audit of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa's gambling operations?
267548
Advisory Opinion 01-051
June 6, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-051
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Trade secret
Indian gaming audit data
Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b))
Trade secret
Trade secret, Indian gaming audit data, Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-050
2001-06-06T15:14:43Z
2001-06-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul Police Department respond appropriately to a March 22, 2001, request for data by denying KSTP-TV access to the identity of the complainant and the transcript of the 911 tape?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul Police Department respond appropriately to a March 22, 2001, request for data by denying KSTP-TV access to the identity of the complainant and the transcript of the 911 tape?
267631
Advisory Opinion 01-050
June 6, 2001; City of St. Paul
01-050
City of St. Paul
Law enforcement data
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10), Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-048
2001-06-05T15:14:43Z
2001-06-05T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of a video tape of the booking area within the secured portion of the Washington County Jail?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of a video tape of the booking area within the secured portion of the Washington County Jail?
267465
Advisory Opinion 01-048
June 5, 2001; Washington County
01-048
Washington County
Law enforcement data
Booking area
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Booking area
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-049
2001-06-04T15:14:43Z
2001-06-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, include a $32.00 per hour fee for labor in its charges for copies of government data, as detailed in letters dated April 9, 2001, and April 20, 2001?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, include a $32.00 per hour fee for labor in its charges for copies of government data, as detailed in letters dated April 9, 2001, and April 20, 2001?
268004
Advisory Opinion 01-049
June 4, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-049
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-047
2001-05-25T15:15:43Z
2001-05-25T15:15:43Z
Is Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charges for copies of government data: 1) $.50 per page; 2) $20 per hour for secretarial time; 3) $45 per hour for administrative time; and 4) $15 per disk?
Is Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, with respect to the following charges for copies of government data: 1) $.50 per page; 2) $20 per hour for secretarial time; 3) $45 per hour for administrative time; and 4) $15 per disk?
267872
Advisory Opinion 01-047
May 25, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-047
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Copy costs
Copy costs
Employee wage/labor cost
Employee wage/labor cost
Copy costs, Copy costs
Copy costs, Copy costs, Employee wage/labor cost, Employee wage/labor cost
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-046
2001-05-25T15:14:43Z
2001-05-25T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a request for photocopies of private data by including in the copy costs a charge for "time to search for and retrieve" the data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a request for photocopies of private data by including in the copy costs a charge for "time to search for and retrieve" the data?
267971
Advisory Opinion 01-046
May 25, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-046
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-045
2001-05-23T15:14:43Z
2001-05-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request for copies of public personnel data, may Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, require a person to pay for photocopies of a blank application form?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a request for copies of public personnel data, may Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, require a person to pay for photocopies of a blank application form?
267970
Advisory Opinion 01-045
May 23, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-045
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-044
2001-05-15T15:15:43Z
2001-05-15T15:15:43Z
Has the Lake Superior Center (Great Lakes Aquarium) responded appropriately to a request for access to public government data by stating that it is not subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Has the Lake Superior Center (Great Lakes Aquarium) responded appropriately to a request for access to public government data by stating that it is not subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267521
Advisory Opinion 01-044
May 15, 2001; Lake Superior Center
01-044
Lake Superior Center
Contracts/privatization
Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).)
Lake Superior Center
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Private party contracts with government (13.05, subd. 11; see also: Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc., 839 N.W.2d 527 (Minn. 2013).), Lake Superior Center
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-043
2001-05-15T15:14:43Z
2001-05-15T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that Jackson County maintains: data about County employees who recently became Court employees as the result of recently passed legislation?
What is the classification of the following data that Jackson County maintains: data about County employees who recently became Court employees as the result of recently passed legislation?
267420
Advisory Opinion 01-043
May 15, 2001; Jackson County
01-043
Jackson County
Data sharing
Judicial branch (13.90) (See also: Court records)
Records of judicial branch
Data sharing
Data sharing, Judicial branch (13.90) (See also: Court records), Records of judicial branch
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-042
2001-05-01T15:15:43Z
2001-05-01T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has Special School District 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately to a December 12, 2000, request for the following information relating to the Effie MacGreagor Memorial/Mural: copies of the nine complaints as referenced in the above letter and the names of the complainants; copies of the faculty survey and names of faculty involved; the nature of the consultation the Principal had with his supervisor and the Facilities Department; copies of the comments and suggestions received for the several weeks that the new lettering for the mural was displayed; and the name of the visiting State of Minnesota judge that the Superintendent had conversations with regarding this matter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has Special School District 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately to a December 12, 2000, request for the following information relating to the Effie MacGreagor Memorial/Mural: copies of the nine complaints as referenced in the above letter and the names of the complainants; copies of the faculty survey and names of faculty involved; the nature of the consultation the Principal had with his supervisor and the Facilities Department; copies of the comments and suggestions received for the several weeks that the new lettering for the mural was displayed; and the name of the visiting State of Minnesota judge that the Superintendent had conversations with regarding this matter?
267585
Advisory Opinion 01-042
May 1, 2001; Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
01-042
Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Requestor must be informed
Property complaint data (13.44)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Requestor must be informed, Property complaint data (13.44)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-041
2001-05-01T15:14:43Z
2001-05-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale, respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 281, Robbinsdale, respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to data?
267665
Advisory Opinion 01-041
May 1, 2001; School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
01-041
School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
Attorney data
Civil investigative data
Data subjects
Educational data
Attorney data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data (13.39)
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Harassment claims, investigations
Education data
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Data subjects, Educational data
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Data subjects, Educational data, Attorney data, Civil investigative data (13.39), Civil investigative data (13.39), FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Harassment claims, investigations, Education data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-040
2001-04-19T15:14:43Z
2001-04-19T15:14:43Z
If the City of Woodbury requires an individual to supply his/her Social Security number as part of applying for a firearm permit, has the City violated that individual's rights under state and federal law?
If the City of Woodbury requires an individual to supply his/her Social Security number as part of applying for a firearm permit, has the City violated that individual's rights under state and federal law?
267764
Advisory Opinion 01-040
April 19, 2001; City of Woodbury
01-040
City of Woodbury
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Law enforcement data
Tennessen warning
Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3)
Firearms background check
Tennessen warning notice
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Background checks
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Law enforcement data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Law enforcement data, Tennessen warning, Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3), Firearms background check, Tennessen warning notice, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required, Background checks
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-039
2001-04-16T15:15:43Z
2001-04-16T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Cottage Grove respond appropriately to a request for access to secret ballots that were intended but not used for the purpose of selecting finalists to fill a vacancy on the Council?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Cottage Grove respond appropriately to a request for access to secret ballots that were intended but not used for the purpose of selecting finalists to fill a vacancy on the Council?
267669
Advisory Opinion 01-039
April 16, 2001; City of Cottage Grove
01-039
City of Cottage Grove
Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Status as employees (13.601, 13.43)
Journal of votes, ballots
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Personnel data (13.43)
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Status as employees (13.601, 13.43), Journal of votes, ballots, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Personnel data (13.43)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-038
2001-04-16T15:14:43Z
2001-04-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Murray County Central Schools respond appropriately to an April 12, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Murray County Central Schools respond appropriately to an April 12, 2000, request for access to data?
267630
Advisory Opinion 01-038
April 16, 2001; School District 2169 (Murray County Central)
01-038
School District 2169 (Murray County Central)
Civil investigative data
Personnel data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Teacher Tenure law (122A.40)
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Civil investigative data, Personnel data
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Civil investigative data (13.39), Teacher Tenure law (122A.40), Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-037
2001-04-06T15:14:43Z
2001-04-06T15:14:43Z
Did School District 239, Rushford-Peterson, violate Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data to parents that their complaint about a District employee had been substantiated?
Did School District 239, Rushford-Peterson, violate Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, when it released data to parents that their complaint about a District employee had been substantiated?
267481
Advisory Opinion 01-037
April 6, 2001; School District 239 (Rushford-Peterson)
01-037
School District 239 (Rushford-Peterson)
Personnel data
Complainant access to data
Status
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complainant access to data, Status
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-036
2001-04-03T15:15:43Z
2001-04-03T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request in December 1999 for "ICR information of who and what caused [the Sheriff's Office] to respond to my private property"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a "winter 2000" request for "investigation work product" regarding an incident that occurred in December 1999? (This request was made again on January 10, 2001, for "the ICR, report, statements and all other supporting data of the investigation outlined in the request given you in May 2000.")
In May 2000, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff violate X's rights pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by requiring X to fill out a "Document/Service Request" form because the form requires payment before "service complete or documents released"? X wanted to inspect data.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a January 10, 2001, request to inspect the Sheriff's "data practices policy"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a January 10, 2001, request for "the ICRs, report, statements and other supporting data of reports made by [Y], of which I or any of my family are the subject of [Y's] reports"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a request in December 1999 for "ICR information of who and what caused [the Sheriff's Office] to respond to my private property"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a "winter 2000" request for "investigation work product" regarding an incident that occurred in December 1999? (This request was made again on January 10, 2001, for "the ICR, report, statements and all other supporting data of the investigation outlined in the request given you in May 2000.")
In May 2000, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff violate X's rights pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, by requiring X to fill out a "Document/Service Request" form because the form requires payment before "service complete or documents released"? X wanted to inspect data.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a January 10, 2001, request to inspect the Sheriff's "data practices policy"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Le Sueur County Sheriff respond appropriately to a January 10, 2001, request for "the ICRs, report, statements and other supporting data of reports made by [Y], of which I or any of my family are the subject of [Y's] reports"?
267517
Advisory Opinion 01-036
April 3, 2001; Le Sueur County
01-036
Le Sueur County
Law enforcement data
Requests for data
Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7)
Personnel data (13.43)
Public access procedures
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Written requests, procedures may require
Law enforcement data, Requests for data
Law enforcement data, Requests for data, Criminal investigative data (13.82, subd. 7), Personnel data (13.43), Public access procedures, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), Written requests, procedures may require
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-035
2001-04-03T15:14:43Z
2001-04-03T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Isanti County violate X's rights concerning a consent to release information that X was asked to provide the County?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Isanti County violate X's rights concerning a consent to release information that X was asked to provide the County?
267606
Advisory Opinion 01-035
April 3, 2001; Isanti County
01-035
Isanti County
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Informed consent
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-034
2001-03-27T16:14:43Z
2001-03-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is School District 273, Edina, required to provide access to public data about all past and present District employees, in response to a December 28, 2000, request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is School District 273, Edina, required to provide access to public data about all past and present District employees, in response to a December 28, 2000, request?
267689
Advisory Opinion 01-034
March 27, 2001; School District 273 (Edina)
01-034
School District 273 (Edina)
Requests for data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Burdensome or harassing
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Requests for data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Requests for data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Burdensome or harassing, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-033
2001-03-26T16:14:43Z
2001-03-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does $50.00 per hour for "administrative time" reflect the actual labor cost to make photocopies of government data borne by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, does $50.00 per hour for "administrative time" reflect the actual labor cost to make photocopies of government data borne by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin?
268029
Advisory Opinion 01-033
March 26, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-033
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-032
2001-03-23T16:14:43Z
2001-03-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) a government entity subject to Chapter 13 regulation?
Did MAPP respond appropriately to a request for access to data related to the formulation of its emergency operating guidelines?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) a government entity subject to Chapter 13 regulation?
Did MAPP respond appropriately to a request for access to data related to the formulation of its emergency operating guidelines?
266801
Advisory Opinion 01-032
March 23, 2001; Mid-Continent Area Power Pool
01-032
Mid-Continent Area Power Pool
Government Data
Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP)
Government Data
Government Data, Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-031
2001-03-22T16:14:43Z
2001-03-22T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are the following Minnesota State agencies required to provide access to public data about all past and present employees in response to an individual's requests, under circumstances indicating that the requests are not necessarily motivated by a desire to gain access to data: Employee Relations; Public Safety; Children, Families and Learning; Human Services; and Labor and Industry?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are the following Minnesota State agencies required to provide access to public data about all past and present employees in response to an individual's requests, under circumstances indicating that the requests are not necessarily motivated by a desire to gain access to data: Employee Relations; Public Safety; Children, Families and Learning; Human Services; and Labor and Industry?
267857
Advisory Opinion 01-031
March 22, 2001; Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
01-031
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
Requests for data
Commissioner of Administration
Burdensome or harassing
Requests for data
Requests for data, Commissioner of Administration, Burdensome or harassing
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-030
2001-02-28T16:14:43Z
2001-02-28T16:14:43Z
Are the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's - specifically the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's - charges of 1) $250 for a copy of the criminal history database and 2) $15 for a copy of a background check, allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Are the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's - specifically the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's - charges of 1) $250 for a copy of the criminal history database and 2) $15 for a copy of a background check, allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267382
Advisory Opinion 01-030
February 28, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-030
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Commercial value
Copy costs
Legislative authority and intent
Background checks
Justification of costs
Commercial value
Criminal history/justice data (13.87)
Commercial value of data
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent, Background checks, Justification of costs, Commercial value, Criminal history/justice data (13.87), Commercial value of data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-029
2001-02-27T16:14:43Z
2001-02-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of "site evaluations" and "site designs" submitted to Mahnomen County as part of the septic permit application process?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of telephone numbers and home addresses submitted to Mahnomen County as part of the septic permit application process, in cases where concerns have been raised about individual safety?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of "site evaluations" and "site designs" submitted to Mahnomen County as part of the septic permit application process?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of telephone numbers and home addresses submitted to Mahnomen County as part of the septic permit application process, in cases where concerns have been raised about individual safety?
267810
Advisory Opinion 01-029
February 27, 2001; Mahnomen County
01-029
Mahnomen County
Security information
Trade secret
Entity's discretion to withhold
Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
Security information, Trade secret
Security information, Trade secret, Entity's discretion to withhold, Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-028
2001-02-15T16:15:43Z
2001-02-15T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 281, Robbinsdale, appropriately withhold from X data on interview notes that identify the persons who interviewed X for employment?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 281, Robbinsdale, appropriately withhold from X data on interview notes that identify the persons who interviewed X for employment?
267763
Advisory Opinion 01-028
February 15, 2001; School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
01-028
School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Redaction
Determine data subject case by case
Interviews
Interviews
Multiple data subjects
Data subject determined case-by-case
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction
Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction, Determine data subject case by case, Interviews, Interviews, Multiple data subjects, Data subject determined case-by-case
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-027
2001-02-15T16:14:43Z
2001-02-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, respond appropriately to a request for access to public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, respond appropriately to a request for access to the District's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, respond appropriately to a request for access to public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did Special School District 1, Minneapolis, respond appropriately to a request for access to the District's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
266907
Advisory Opinion 01-027
February 15, 2001; Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
01-027
Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
Policies and Procedures
Responsible authority
Response to data requests
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures, Responsible authority, Response to data requests
Policies and Procedures, Responsible authority, Response to data requests, Public access procedures
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-026
2001-02-07T16:18:43Z
2001-02-07T16:18:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a request for access to data made on November 15, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to requests for access to the Department's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a request for access to data made on November 15, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Human Services respond appropriately to requests for access to the Department's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
267244
Advisory Opinion 01-026
February 7, 2001; Minnesota Department of Human Services
01-026
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Response to data requests
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Response to data requests, Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests, Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-025
2001-02-07T16:17:43Z
2001-02-07T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to two requests for access to scholarship application scoring data, dated May 30, 2000, and June 5, 2000, by redacting the names of the reviewers from the score sheets?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request for access to "cutoff scores specific to geographical regions into which Byrd program awards are divided?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request for access to review scoring sheets of scholarship applicants, paired by individual applicant?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to two requests for access to scholarship application scoring data, dated May 30, 2000, and June 5, 2000, by redacting the names of the reviewers from the score sheets?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request for access to "cutoff scores specific to geographical regions into which Byrd program awards are divided?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request for access to review scoring sheets of scholarship applicants, paired by individual applicant?
267733
Advisory Opinion 01-025
February 7, 2001; Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
01-025
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Redaction
Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data)
Summary data
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction, Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data), Summary data, Multiple data subjects, Multiple data subjects, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-024
2001-02-07T16:16:43Z
2001-02-07T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a request for public access to data made on November 15, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a request for access to the Department's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a request for public access to data made on November 15, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a request for access to the Department's public access procedures provided for in section 13.03, subdivision 2(b)?
267290
Advisory Opinion 01-024
February 7, 2001; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
01-024
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Response to data requests
Public access procedures
No response
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Public access procedures, No response
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-023
2001-02-07T16:15:43Z
2001-02-07T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for access to data made on November 15, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety respond appropriately to a request for access to data made on November 15, 2000?
266409
Advisory Opinion 01-023
February 7, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-023
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Response to data requests
Timely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Timely, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-022
2001-02-07T16:14:43Z
2001-02-07T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Maplewood maintains: data in a letter regarding a former city employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the City of Maplewood maintains: data in a letter regarding a former city employee?
267894
Advisory Opinion 01-022
February 7, 2001; City of Maplewood
01-022
City of Maplewood
Civil investigative data
Personnel data
Notice of claim
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Settlement agreements
Civil investigative data, Personnel data
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Notice of claim, Civil investigative data (13.39), Settlement agreements
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 01-021
2001-02-06T16:16:43Z
2001-02-06T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, inappropriately disseminate private educational data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, inappropriately disseminate private educational data?
268001
Advisory Opinion 01-021
February 6, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-021
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-020
2001-02-06T16:15:43Z
2001-02-06T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it reasonable for School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, to charge for one-half hour labor to make seven photocopies of private government data?
Is the copy fee schedule used by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, allowable under Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it reasonable for School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, to charge for one-half hour labor to make seven photocopies of private government data?
Is the copy fee schedule used by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, allowable under Chapter 13?
267040
Advisory Opinion 01-020
February 6, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-020
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Copy costs
Minimum charge not allowed
Copy costs
Copy costs, Minimum charge not allowed
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-018
2001-02-05T16:14:43Z
2001-02-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it reasonable for School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, to charge for one-half hour labor to make nine photocopies of private government data?
Is the copy fee schedule used by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, allowable under Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it reasonable for School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, to charge for one-half hour labor to make nine photocopies of private government data?
Is the copy fee schedule used by School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, allowable under Chapter 13?
267987
Advisory Opinion 01-018
February 5, 2001; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
01-018
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-017
2001-01-18T16:14:43Z
2001-01-18T16:14:43Z
Are the information or reports maintained by ambulance personnel on criminal defendants releasable to law enforcement personnel?
Should statements made by criminal defendants to ambulance personnel be differentiated between statements about medical care and general statements? If so, would only the general statements be releasable to law enforcement?
Are the information or reports maintained by ambulance personnel on criminal defendants releasable to law enforcement personnel?
Should statements made by criminal defendants to ambulance personnel be differentiated between statements about medical care and general statements? If so, would only the general statements be releasable to law enforcement?
267786
Advisory Opinion 01-017
January 18, 2001; Cass County
01-017
Cass County
Law enforcement data
Ambulance service data
Medical data
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Ambulance service data, Medical data, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-016
2001-01-16T16:20:43Z
2001-01-16T16:20:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625, St. Paul, respond appropriately to X's September 20, 2000, request to gain access to a "full and complete copy" of the educational records of X's children?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625, St. Paul, respond appropriately to X's September 20, 2000, request to gain access to a "full and complete copy" of the educational records of X's children?
267823
Advisory Opinion 01-016
January 16, 2001; School District 625 (St. Paul)
01-016
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Data subjects
Educational data
Limit on frequency of access to data
Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500)
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Limit on frequency of access to data, Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-015
2001-01-16T16:19:43Z
2001-01-16T16:19:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
267100
Advisory Opinion 01-015
January 16, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-015
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Requests for data
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-014
2001-01-16T16:18:43Z
2001-01-16T16:18:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
267444
Advisory Opinion 01-014
January 16, 2001; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
01-014
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Requests for data
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Written requests, procedures may require
Requests for data
Requests for data, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), Written requests, procedures may require
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-013
2001-01-16T16:17:43Z
2001-01-16T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
267341
Advisory Opinion 01-013
January 16, 2001; Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
01-013
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
Requests for data
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Written requests, procedures may require
Requests for data
Requests for data, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), To responsible authority or designated person, required, Written requests, procedures may require
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-012
2001-01-16T16:16:43Z
2001-01-16T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately to a September 7, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately to a September 7, 2000, request for access to data?
267507
Advisory Opinion 01-012
January 16, 2001; Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
01-012
Special School District 1 (Minneapolis)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Untimely, generally
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Untimely, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-011
2001-01-16T16:15:43Z
2001-01-16T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a request to inspect all "public information associated with the invoice for all records associated with the invoice for Spring Cleanup - 1998?'"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a request to inspect all "public information associated with the invoice for all records associated with the invoice for Spring Cleanup - 1998?'"
267945
Advisory Opinion 01-011
January 16, 2001; City of Greenwood
01-011
City of Greenwood
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-010
2001-01-16T16:14:43Z
2001-01-16T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
266536
Advisory Opinion 01-010
January 16, 2001; Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
01-010
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
Requests for data
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Requests for data
Requests for data, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-009
2001-01-12T16:17:43Z
2001-01-12T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for Intermediate District 287 to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for Intermediate District 287 to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
267553
Advisory Opinion 01-009
January 12, 2001; Intermediate District 287
01-009
Intermediate District 287
Legislative authority and intent
Requests for data
Facilitate public access
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data, Facilitate public access, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-008
2001-01-12T16:16:43Z
2001-01-12T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for School District 273, Edina, to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for School District 273, Edina, to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
267968
Advisory Opinion 01-008
January 12, 2001; School District 273 (Edina)
01-008
School District 273 (Edina)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 01-007
2001-01-12T16:15:43Z
2001-01-12T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Human Services to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12, is it appropriate for the Minnesota Department of Human Services to ask a data requestor to identify him/herself and to justify the request?
266524
Advisory Opinion 01-007
January 12, 2001; Minnesota Department of Human Services
01-007
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Requests for data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Requests for data
Requests for data, To responsible authority or designated person, required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-006
2001-01-12T16:14:43Z
2001-01-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety responded appropriately to a request for access to the following data: weekly timesheets for certain employees of the Department?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety responded appropriately to a request for access to the following data: weekly timesheets for certain employees of the Department?
267393
Advisory Opinion 01-006
January 12, 2001; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
01-006
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Personnel data
Security information
Time sheets or payroll
Entity's discretion to withhold
Personnel data, Security information
Personnel data, Security information, Time sheets or payroll, Entity's discretion to withhold
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-001
2001-01-06T16:14:43Z
2001-01-06T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 471.705, would it violate the rights of data subjects if the City of Tyler City Council discussed certain data relating to a housing rehabilitation loan program at a City Council meeting open to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 471.705, would it violate the rights of data subjects if the City of Tyler City Council discussed certain data relating to a housing rehabilitation loan program at a City Council meeting open to the public?
267323
Advisory Opinion 00-001
January 6, 2000; City of Tyler
00-001
City of Tyler
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-003
2001-01-05T16:16:43Z
2001-01-05T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 270, Hopkins, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 270, Hopkins, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
267245
Advisory Opinion 01-003
January 3, 2001; School District 270 (Hopkins)
01-003
School District 270 (Hopkins)
Requests for data
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Entity responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), Entity responsibility
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 01-005
2001-01-05T16:15:43Z
2001-01-05T16:15:43Z
Did MnSCU respond appropriately to a data subject's January 4, 2000, request for data within the time frame set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04?
Was MnSCU's February 22, 2000, response to a data subject's January 4, 2000, request for data appropriate?
Did MnSCU respond appropriately to a data subject's January 4, 2000, request for data within the time frame set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04?
Was MnSCU's February 22, 2000, response to a data subject's January 4, 2000, request for data appropriate?
267480
Advisory Opinion 01-005
January 5, 2001; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
01-005
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Personnel data
Redaction
Requests for data
Collective bargaining agreements
Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data)
Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Multiple data subjects
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Entity responsibility
Personnel data, Redaction, Requests for data
Personnel data, Redaction, Requests for data, Collective bargaining agreements, Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data), Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6), Multiple data subjects, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data), Entity responsibility
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 01-004
2001-01-05T16:14:43Z
2001-01-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School Disrict 284., Wayzata, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School Disrict 284., Wayzata, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
267568
Advisory Opinion 01-004
January 5, 2001; School District 284 (Wayzata)
01-004
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Requests for data
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Entity responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), Entity responsibility
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 01-002
2001-01-03T16:15:43Z
2001-01-03T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 283, St. Louis Park, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 283, St. Louis Park, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
266578
Advisory Opinion 01-002
January 3, 2001; School District 283 (St. Louis Park)
01-002
School District 283 (St. Louis Park)
Policies and Procedures
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures, Public access procedures
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 01-001
2001-01-03T16:14:43Z
2001-01-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond appropriately to a request to access data made on October 20, 2000?
266674
Advisory Opinion 01-001
January 3, 2001; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
01-001
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests
Public access procedures
Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests
Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests, Public access procedures
Kirsten Cecil Deputy
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-079
2000-12-29T16:16:43Z
2000-12-29T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of ethics opinions/reviews/determinations that the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations prepares pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.38?
If the ethics opinions are not public data, and a complaint or charge is made, or disciplinary action is taken regarding the same situation the Department reviewed in a previously-issued opinion, what is the classification of the previously-issued ethics opinion/review/determination?
What is the classification of the request for the ethics determination and other documents submitted for review that contain information about the individual who is the subject of the ethics review?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of ethics opinions/reviews/determinations that the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations prepares pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.38?
If the ethics opinions are not public data, and a complaint or charge is made, or disciplinary action is taken regarding the same situation the Department reviewed in a previously-issued opinion, what is the classification of the previously-issued ethics opinion/review/determination?
What is the classification of the request for the ethics determination and other documents submitted for review that contain information about the individual who is the subject of the ethics review?
267544
Advisory Opinion 00-079
December 29, 2000; Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
00-079
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
Personnel data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Same data, different entities, different classification
Ethics opinions (DOER)
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Same data, different entities, different classification, Ethics opinions (DOER), Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-078
2000-12-29T16:15:43Z
2000-12-29T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Hibbing respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: name and address of an individual, present at the scene of an alleged crime, whom the law enforcement agency regards as a potential suspect or perpetrator, when the individual has not been arrested, charged or cited at the time of the request for access to the data?
If, after the request for the data described above, the law enforcement agency determines that the potential suspect of perpetrator was not present at the scene, are the data classified under Chapter 13 such that public access may denied?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Hibbing respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data: name and address of an individual, present at the scene of an alleged crime, whom the law enforcement agency regards as a potential suspect or perpetrator, when the individual has not been arrested, charged or cited at the time of the request for access to the data?
If, after the request for the data described above, the law enforcement agency determines that the potential suspect of perpetrator was not present at the scene, are the data classified under Chapter 13 such that public access may denied?
267457
Advisory Opinion 00-078
December 29, 2000; City of Hibbing
00-078
City of Hibbing
Law enforcement data
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10), Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Law enforcement data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-077
2000-12-29T16:14:43Z
2000-12-29T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625 (St. Paul) respond appropriately to a January 28, 2000 request for summary data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 625 (St. Paul) respond appropriately to a January 28, 2000 request for summary data?
267427
Advisory Opinion 00-077
December 29, 2000; School District 625 (St. Paul)
00-077
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Summary data
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Requestor must be informed
Appropriate response generally
Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Summary data
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Summary data, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Requestor must be informed, Appropriate response generally, Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-076
2000-12-22T16:17:43Z
2000-12-22T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minneapolis respond appropriately to a request, made at a meeting in late June, for access to a complete police report regarding an incident that occurred on December 23, 1999?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minneapolis respond appropriately to a request, made at a meeting in late June, for access to a complete police report regarding an incident that occurred on December 23, 1999?
268032
Advisory Opinion 00-076
December 22, 2000; City of Minneapolis
00-076
City of Minneapolis
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-075
2000-12-22T16:16:43Z
2000-12-22T16:16:43Z
As of December 2, 1998, was the preliminary finding of investigators that the squad's red lights were not on at the time of the collision "public data?"
Did the Chief of Police violate the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act when, on December 2, 1998, he released to the public the preliminary finding of investigators that the squad's red lights were not on at the time of the collision?
As of December 2, 1998, was the preliminary finding of investigators that the squad's red lights were not on at the time of the collision "public data?"
Did the Chief of Police violate the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act when, on December 2, 1998, he released to the public the preliminary finding of investigators that the squad's red lights were not on at the time of the collision?
267186
Advisory Opinion 00-075
December 22, 2000; City of Minneapolis
00-075
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-074
2000-12-22T16:15:43Z
2000-12-22T16:15:43Z
Whether the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) responded appropriately to X's request to have access to all data maintained about him/her when the Department provided copies of audio tapes that are difficult to understand?
Whether DHS responded appropriately to X's request to have access to all data maintained about him/her when the Department has not provided access to data to reflect a history of more than 10 years of interactions, including professional contacts and applications for employment, by the data subject with the Department?
Whether DHS appropriately withheld data from the data subject, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 13.30; 13.37, subds. 1 and 2; and 13.43, subd. 8?
Whether the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) responded appropriately to X's request to have access to all data maintained about him/her when the Department provided copies of audio tapes that are difficult to understand?
Whether DHS responded appropriately to X's request to have access to all data maintained about him/her when the Department has not provided access to data to reflect a history of more than 10 years of interactions, including professional contacts and applications for employment, by the data subject with the Department?
Whether DHS appropriately withheld data from the data subject, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 13.30; 13.37, subds. 1 and 2; and 13.43, subd. 8?
267513
Advisory Opinion 00-074
December 22, 2000; Minnesota Department of Human Services
00-074
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Attorney data
Educational data
Personnel data
Security information
Attorney data
Explanation of data
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Entity's discretion to withhold
Attorney data, Educational data, Personnel data, Security information
Attorney data, Educational data, Personnel data, Security information, Attorney data, Explanation of data, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Entity's discretion to withhold
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-073
2000-12-22T16:14:43Z
2000-12-22T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Goodhue County respond appropriately to a September 7 (or 8), 1999, request by X for data about X and X's child?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Goodhue County respond appropriately to a September 7 (or 8), 1999, request by X for data about X and X's child?
266541
Advisory Opinion 00-073
December 22, 2000; Goodhue County
00-073
Goodhue County
Data subjects
Educational data
Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500)
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Parental access to private data (13.02, subd. 8); (1205.0500)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-072
2000-12-15T16:14:43Z
2000-12-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has a "final disposition" of a disciplinary action occurred by reason of the resignation of a School District 15, St. Francis, employee, where grievance proceedings arising under the applicable collective bargaining agreement have commenced but have not yet concluded?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has a "final disposition" of a disciplinary action occurred by reason of the resignation of a School District 15, St. Francis, employee, where grievance proceedings arising under the applicable collective bargaining agreement have commenced but have not yet concluded?
267576
Advisory Opinion 00-072
December 15, 2000; School District 15 (St. Francis)
00-072
School District 15 (St. Francis)
Personnel data
Grievance filed by union
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Resignation
Personnel data
Personnel data, Grievance filed by union, Final disposition of disciplinary action, Resignation
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-071
2000-12-13T16:14:43Z
2000-12-13T16:14:43Z
Has the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry responded appropriately to a data subject's request for data when it denies a data subject access to data that would identify personnel of the Department who have sent and received e-mail messages about him/her?
Has the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry responded appropriately to a data subject's request for data when it denies a data subject access to data that would identify personnel of the Department who have sent and received e-mail messages about him/her?
267713
Advisory Opinion 00-071
December 13, 2000; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
00-071
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Security information
Labor and Industry Department
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security information
Security information, Labor and Industry Department, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-070
2000-12-12T16:16:43Z
2000-12-12T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an October 30, 2000, request for copies of private data, by stating that the data would not be made available until "reviewed for approval?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an October 30, 2000, request for copies of private data, by stating that the data would not be made available until "reviewed for approval?"
266634
Advisory Opinion 00-070
December 12, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-070
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Response to data requests
Exist upon creation or receipt
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Exist upon creation or receipt
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-067
2000-12-05T16:18:43Z
2000-12-05T16:18:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety appropriately respond to a data subject's request to gain access to all e-mails, either generated or received by Department personnel, that contain data about the data subject, including but not limited to e-mail messages generated by Captain Patrick Chase, former manager of Capitol Security?
Has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety appropriately denied a data subject access to data about him/herself based on Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 5?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Public Safety appropriately respond to a data subject's request to gain access to all e-mails, either generated or received by Department personnel, that contain data about the data subject, including but not limited to e-mail messages generated by Captain Patrick Chase, former manager of Capitol Security?
Has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety appropriately denied a data subject access to data about him/herself based on Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivision 5?
267825
Advisory Opinion 00-067
December 5, 2000; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
00-067
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Electronic data
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Computer design
Electronic data
Electronic data, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1), Computer design
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-066
2000-12-05T16:17:43Z
2000-12-05T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request for copies of private data by charging a copy fee for two pages when the requested data were not contained on those pages?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request for copies of private data by providing copies of all of the private data requested?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request for copies of private data by charging a copy fee for two pages when the requested data were not contained on those pages?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request for copies of private data by providing copies of all of the private data requested?
268017
Advisory Opinion 00-066
December 5, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-066
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-065
2000-12-05T16:16:43Z
2000-12-05T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to an August 24, 2000, request for access to data about job applicants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to a data subject's August 24, 2000, request for access to data about him/herself?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data made on August 25 and August 28, 2000: addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the Intermediate District 287 Board of Education?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would it be a violation of a data subject's rights if Intermediate School District 287 denied the data subject, who was a school employee, access to data about him/herself because the data about him/her appears in forms, records, papers, etc., in which students are also identified?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to an August 24, 2000, request for access to data about job applicants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to a data subject's August 24, 2000, request for access to data about him/herself?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Intermediate District 287 respond appropriately to a request for access to the following data made on August 25 and August 28, 2000: addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the Intermediate District 287 Board of Education?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, would it be a violation of a data subject's rights if Intermediate School District 287 denied the data subject, who was a school employee, access to data about him/herself because the data about him/her appears in forms, records, papers, etc., in which students are also identified?
267448
Advisory Opinion 00-065
December 5, 2000; Intermediate School District 287
00-065
Intermediate School District 287
Elected and appointed officials
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Redaction
Data incidental to the data subject
Status as employees (13.601, 13.43)
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Multiple data subjects
Interviews
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Interviews
Licensure information
Multiple data subjects
Test scores
Work location/telephone number
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Elected and appointed officials, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction
Elected and appointed officials, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Redaction, Data incidental to the data subject, Status as employees (13.601, 13.43), Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Multiple data subjects, Interviews, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Interviews, Licensure information, Multiple data subjects, Test scores, Work location/telephone number, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-064
2000-12-05T16:15:43Z
2000-12-05T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did St. Paul School District 625 respond appropriately to a July 27, 2000, request for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did St. Paul School District 625 respond appropriately to a July 27, 2000, request for access to public government data?
267357
Advisory Opinion 00-064
December 5, 2000; School District 625 (St. Paul)
00-064
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Entity determination under 13.072
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Entity determination under 13.072, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-063
2000-12-05T16:14:43Z
2000-12-05T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the public entitled to gain access to the following data maintained by the City of Windom: the job status of, and compensation and benefits received by, a City employee following an incident that occurred in July, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is the public entitled to gain access to the following data maintained by the City of Windom: the job status of, and compensation and benefits received by, a City employee following an incident that occurred in July, 2000?
267509
Advisory Opinion 00-063
December 5, 2000; City of Windom
00-063
City of Windom
Personnel data
Requests for data
Law enforcement
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Personnel data, Requests for data
Personnel data, Requests for data, Law enforcement, Data request vs. question/inquiry
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-062
2000-12-01T16:15:43Z
2000-12-01T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) responded appropriately to a data subject's July 13, 2000, request to have access to all data about him/herself if DOER does not include in its response any e-mails either sent by or received by DOER personnel?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) responded appropriately to a data subject's July 13, 2000, request to have access to all data about him/herself if DOER does not include in its response any e-mails either sent by or received by DOER personnel?
267008
Advisory Opinion 00-062
December 1, 2000; Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
00-062
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations
Response to data requests
Attorney data
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Response to data requests, Attorney data
Response to data requests, Attorney data, Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-061
2000-12-01T16:14:43Z
2000-12-01T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning responded appropriately to a data subject's request to have access to all data about him/herself when the Department does not include in its response any e-mails, that identify the data subject, that were either sent by or received by Department personnel?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning responded appropriately to a data subject's request when the data subject provides clarifying detail about a request and receives no response to the clarified request?
In denying a data subject's request to gain access to data about him/herself, is it appropriate for the Department to claim that the data are not available pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.30, which the Department cites, in a typographical error, as Section 13.03?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, responded appropriately to a data subject's request when the Department does not provide a response within 10 days of the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning responded appropriately to a data subject's request to have access to all data about him/herself when the Department does not include in its response any e-mails, that identify the data subject, that were either sent by or received by Department personnel?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning responded appropriately to a data subject's request when the data subject provides clarifying detail about a request and receives no response to the clarified request?
In denying a data subject's request to gain access to data about him/herself, is it appropriate for the Department to claim that the data are not available pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.30, which the Department cites, in a typographical error, as Section 13.03?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning, responded appropriately to a data subject's request when the Department does not provide a response within 10 days of the request?
267219
Advisory Opinion 00-061
December 1, 2000; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
00-061
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Records management/retention
Data destruction
Records management/retention
Records management/retention, Data destruction
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-060
2000-11-21T16:14:43Z
2000-11-21T16:14:43Z
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?
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?
268016
Advisory Opinion 00-060
November 21, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-060
City of Greenwood
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-059
2000-11-17T16:14:43Z
2000-11-17T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Deephaven respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request to inspect public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Deephaven respond appropriately to a September 11, 2000, request to inspect public data?
266612
Advisory Opinion 00-059
November 17, 2000; City of Deephaven
00-059
City of Deephaven
Response to data requests
Method of response
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Method of response
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-058
2000-11-16T16:14:43Z
2000-11-16T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Two Harbors: data on customers of the City's electric, gas, water, sewer and storm water utilities?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Two Harbors: data on customers of the City's electric, gas, water, sewer and storm water utilities?
266506
Advisory Opinion 00-058
November 16, 2000; City of Two Harbors
00-058
City of Two Harbors
Government Data
Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
Government Data
Government Data, Municipal utility customer data (13.685 / 13.612)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-057
2000-11-15T16:17:43Z
2000-11-15T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Lakeville respond appropriately to requests for data made on the following dates:
verbal request on 11/8/99
verbal request on 11/9/99
verbal request on 11/24/99
written request dated 11/26/99
written request dated 4/21/00
written request dated 5/9/00
written request dated 5/17/00
written request dated 5/18/00
written request dated 5/25/00
verbal request dated 6/1/00
verbal request dated 6/2/00
written request dated 6/6/00
written request dated 6/10/00
written request dated 7/8/00
written request dated 7/19/00
written request dated 7/21/00
written request dated 7/23/00
written request dated 7/27/00
written request dated 8/9/00
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Lakeville inappropriately disseminate data about X (via letters X wrote to the City dated November 11/9/99 and 11/10/99) to a member of the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Lakeville respond appropriately to requests for data made on the following dates:
verbal request on 11/8/99
verbal request on 11/9/99
verbal request on 11/24/99
written request dated 11/26/99
written request dated 4/21/00
written request dated 5/9/00
written request dated 5/17/00
written request dated 5/18/00
written request dated 5/25/00
verbal request dated 6/1/00
verbal request dated 6/2/00
written request dated 6/6/00
written request dated 6/10/00
written request dated 7/8/00
written request dated 7/19/00
written request dated 7/21/00
written request dated 7/23/00
written request dated 7/27/00
written request dated 8/9/00
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Lakeville inappropriately disseminate data about X (via letters X wrote to the City dated November 11/9/99 and 11/10/99) to a member of the public?
266952
Advisory Opinion 00-057
November 15, 2000; City of Lakeville
00-057
City of Lakeville
Response to data requests
Property Data
Property complaint data (13.44)
Response to data requests, Property Data
Response to data requests, Property Data, Property complaint data (13.44)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 00-056
2000-11-15T16:16:43Z
2000-11-15T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 14, 2000, request for copies of private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a September 14, 2000, request for copies of private data?
267973
Advisory Opinion 00-056
November 15, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-056
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-054
2000-11-15T16:14:43Z
2000-11-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request for copies of private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an August 9, 2000, request for copies of private data?
266998
Advisory Opinion 00-054
November 15, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-054
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Copy costs
No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Copy costs
Copy costs, No charge to search/retrieve/redact
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-053
2000-11-08T16:14:43Z
2000-11-08T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, did Douglas County respond appropriately to requests from Mr. and Mrs. X for access to data about themselves that were collected as part of a child maltreatment investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, did Douglas County respond appropriately to requests from Mr. and Mrs. X for access to data about themselves that were collected as part of a child maltreatment investigation?
267416
Advisory Opinion 00-053
November 8, 2000; Douglas County
00-053
Douglas County
Educational data
Licensing data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Data access to data subject
Child maltreatment data
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Later enacted statute
Investigative data
Educational data, Licensing data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Educational data, Licensing data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Data access to data subject, Child maltreatment data, Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26), Later enacted statute, Investigative data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-052
2000-11-03T16:16:43Z
2000-11-03T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 31, Bemidji, inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student X and/or X's parent?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 31, Bemidji, inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student X and/or X's parent?
267886
Advisory Opinion 00-052
November 3, 2000; School District 31 (Bemidji)
00-052
School District 31 (Bemidji)
Educational data
Home schooling
Student, defined
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Educational data
Educational data, Home schooling, Student, defined, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-051
2000-11-03T16:15:43Z
2000-11-03T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Inver Grove Heights respond appropriately to requests for access to data made on June 20, 2000, and July 19, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Inver Grove Heights respond appropriately to requests for access to data made on June 20, 2000, and July 19, 2000?
267463
Advisory Opinion 00-051
November 3, 2000; City of Inver Grove Heights
00-051
City of Inver Grove Heights
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Misplaced or lost documents
Data not found
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Misplaced or lost documents, Data not found
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-050
2000-11-03T16:14:43Z
2000-11-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, respond appropriately to an August 11, 2000, request for access to data about job applicants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, respond appropriately to a data subject's August 11, 2000, request for access to data about him/herself?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, respond appropriately to an August 11, 2000, request for access to data about job applicants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, respond appropriately to a data subject's August 11, 2000, request for access to data about him/herself?
267504
Advisory Opinion 00-050
November 3, 2000; School District 273 (Edina)
00-050
School District 273 (Edina)
Legislative authority and intent
Licensing data
Personnel data
Applicants for employment
Candidates for employment
Licensing data (13.41)
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Licensure information
Selection committee/search team
Test scores
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data, Personnel data, Applicants for employment, Candidates for employment, Licensing data (13.41), Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Licensure information, Selection committee/search team, Test scores
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-049
2000-10-30T16:14:43Z
2000-10-30T16:14:43Z
Are candidates interviewed by the search team of non-Board members "finalists" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3, and are their names, therefore, public data?
Are appointed Intermediate District School Board members employees for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Are home addresses and telephone numbers of the Intermediate School Board members private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Are candidates interviewed by the search team of non-Board members "finalists" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 3, and are their names, therefore, public data?
Are appointed Intermediate District School Board members employees for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Are home addresses and telephone numbers of the Intermediate School Board members private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
267682
Advisory Opinion 00-049
October 30, 2000; Intermediate School District 287
00-049
Intermediate School District 287
Personnel data
Applicant data
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Selection committee/search team
Personnel data
Personnel data, Applicant data, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3), Selection committee/search team
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-048
2000-10-26T15:14:43Z
2000-10-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was School District 284's, Wayzata, August 17, 2000, response to a June 14, 2000, request for access to data, appropriate?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, was School District 284's, Wayzata, August 17, 2000, response to a June 14, 2000, request for access to data, appropriate?
267600
Advisory Opinion 00-048
October 26, 2000; School District 284 (Wayzata)
00-048
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Copy costs
Existence of data
Redaction
Response to data requests
Requestor must be informed
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Redaction, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Redaction, Response to data requests, Requestor must be informed, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-047
2000-10-23T15:14:43Z
2000-10-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request to inspect public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to an August 21, 2000, request to inspect public government data?
267567
Advisory Opinion 00-047
October 23, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-047
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Personnel data
Response to data requests
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Summary data
Public and not public data
Personnel data, Response to data requests
Personnel data, Response to data requests, Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Summary data, Public and not public data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-046
2000-10-20T15:15:43Z
2000-10-20T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a May 18, 2000, request for copies of public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond appropriately to a May 18, 2000, request for copies of public government data?
267953
Advisory Opinion 00-046
October 20, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-046
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-045
2000-10-20T15:14:43Z
2000-10-20T15:14:43Z
Is School District 2889, Lake Park/Audubon, in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1205, regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
Is School District 2889, Lake Park/Audubon, in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1205, regarding the appointment of a responsible authority?
267752
Advisory Opinion 00-045
October 20, 2000; School District 2889 (Lake Park/Audubon)
00-045
School District 2889 (Lake Park/Audubon)
Responsible authority
Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO)
Responsible authority (RA)
Appointment required
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Data Practices Compliance Official (DPCO), Responsible authority (RA), Appointment required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-044
2000-10-19T15:15:43Z
2000-10-19T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did County employee Y inappropriately gain access to data about the parent (X) of Y's child on March 1, 2, or 3 of 1999?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did County employee Y inappropriately gain access to data about the parent (X) of Y's child on March 1, 2, or 3 of 1999?
267215
Advisory Opinion 00-044
October 19, 2000; Wadena County
00-044
Wadena County
Data sharing
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Data sharing
Data sharing, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-043
2000-10-19T15:14:43Z
2000-10-19T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 4, what is a government entity's obligation to include a data subject's "statement of disagreement" regarding the accuracy and/or completeness of data when the entity discloses the data in dispute on its website?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, subdivision 4, what is a government entity's obligation to include a data subject's "statement of disagreement" regarding the accuracy and/or completeness of data when the entity discloses the data in dispute on its website?
267815
Advisory Opinion 00-043
October 19, 2000; City of Minneapolis
00-043
City of Minneapolis
Data subjects
Electronic data
Legislative authority and intent
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Email/internet
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Data subjects, Electronic data, Legislative authority and intent
Data subjects, Electronic data, Legislative authority and intent, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Email/internet, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-042
2000-10-16T15:14:43Z
2000-10-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ramsey/Washington County Suburban Cable Commission respond appropriately to a request for access to inspect and/or obtain a copy of a videotape of a particular television program?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ramsey/Washington County Suburban Cable Commission respond appropriately to a request for access to inspect and/or obtain a copy of a videotape of a particular television program?
267719
Advisory Opinion 00-042
October 16, 2000; Ramsey/Washington County Suburban Cable Commission
00-042
Ramsey/Washington County Suburban Cable Commission
Response to data requests
Inspection
Cable Commission
Copyright
Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information)
Classification (subd. 2)
Form of records
Copyright
Response to data requests, Inspection
Response to data requests, Inspection, Cable Commission, Copyright, Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information), Classification (subd. 2), Form of records, Copyright
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-041
2000-10-03T15:14:43Z
2000-10-03T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources responded appropriately to requests for access to government data made on October 20, 1998, and June 7, 2000?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources responded appropriately to requests for access to government data made on October 20, 1998, and June 7, 2000?
267952
Advisory Opinion 00-041
October 3, 2000; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
00-041
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-040
2000-10-02T15:14:43Z
2000-10-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 284, Wayzata, responded appropriately to a June 14, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 284, Wayzata, responded appropriately to a June 14, 2000, request for access to data?
266846
Advisory Opinion 00-040
October 2, 2000; School District 284 (Wayzata)
00-040
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-039
2000-09-19T15:14:43Z
2000-09-19T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes section 144.226, may Ramsey County charge a fee for inspection of vital records?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes section 144.226, may Ramsey County charge a fee for inspection of vital records?
267282
Advisory Opinion 00-039
September 19, 2000; Ramsey County
00-039
Ramsey County
Requests for data
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Vital records
Requests for data
Requests for data, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12), Vital records
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-038
2000-09-14T15:14:43Z
2000-09-14T15:14:43Z
Is the inspection of polling place rosters governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 201.091?
Is the "challenge status" of a voter as set forth on the polling place roster, data that are or are not accessible to the public if the Secretary of State's proposed rule, 8200.9120 - Inspection of Polling Places Rosters - is adopted
Is the inspection of polling place rosters governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 201.091?
Is the "challenge status" of a voter as set forth on the polling place roster, data that are or are not accessible to the public if the Secretary of State's proposed rule, 8200.9120 - Inspection of Polling Places Rosters - is adopted
267265
Advisory Opinion 00-038
September 14, 2000; Minnesota Secretary of State
00-038
Minnesota Secretary of State
Government Data
Voter registration files (201.091)
Government Data
Government Data, Voter registration files (201.091)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-037
2000-09-12T15:14:43Z
2000-09-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 471.705, has Lake County responded appropriately to a March 20, 2000, request for the following data: copies of audiotape recordings of closed meetings of the Board of Commissioners pertaining to contract negotiations of all bargaining units for the 2000-2001 labor agreements?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 471.705, has Lake County responded appropriately to a March 20, 2000, request for the following data: copies of audiotape recordings of closed meetings of the Board of Commissioners pertaining to contract negotiations of all bargaining units for the 2000-2001 labor agreements?
266585
Advisory Opinion 00-037
September 12, 2000; Lake County
00-037
Lake County
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Labor negotiations
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Labor negotiations
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-036
2000-09-08T15:14:43Z
2000-09-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minnetonka respond properly to X's request for access to the following data: the identity of the person(s) who made a complaint about noise at X's home?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Minnetonka respond properly to X's request for access to the following data: the identity of the person(s) who made a complaint about noise at X's home?
267380
Advisory Opinion 00-036
September 8, 2000; City of Minnetonka
00-036
City of Minnetonka
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Property complaint data (13.44)
Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26)
Data classification's origin
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Property complaint data (13.44), Conflicting or irreconcilable provisions (645.26), Data classification's origin
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-035
2000-08-30T15:14:43Z
2000-08-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of investigatory statements and other supporting documentation relating to the disciplinary action Goodhue County took against an employee who is a veteran?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of investigatory statements and other supporting documentation relating to the disciplinary action Goodhue County took against an employee who is a veteran?
267643
Advisory Opinion 00-035
August 30, 2000; Goodhue County
00-035
Goodhue County
Personnel data
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Veterans Preference Act
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Veterans Preference Act
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-034
2000-08-15T15:15:43Z
2000-08-15T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Blue Earth County respond appropriately to a request to gain access to two books prepared by the following land viewers: W.A. Frederickson and Bert Hanson?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Blue Earth County respond appropriately to a request to gain access to two books prepared by the following land viewers: W.A. Frederickson and Bert Hanson?
266684
Advisory Opinion 00-034
August 15, 2000; Blue Earth County
00-034
Blue Earth County
Requests for data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Requests for data
Requests for data, To responsible authority or designated person, required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-033
2000-08-15T15:14:43Z
2000-08-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to an April 19, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to an April 18, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to an April 19, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to an April 18, 2000, request for access to data?
267712
Advisory Opinion 00-033
August 15, 2000; City of Ely
00-033
City of Ely
Inspection
Requests for data
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Entity responsibility
Inspection, Requests for data
Inspection, Requests for data, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Entity responsibility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-032
2000-08-09T15:14:43Z
2000-08-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to X's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to Y's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to Z's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to X's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to Y's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Lake County respond appropriately to Z's April 8, 2000, request for access to data?
267619
Advisory Opinion 00-032
August 9, 2000; Lake County
00-032
Lake County
Licensing data
Background checks
Background checks
Daycare, child care provider
Investigative data
Licensing data
Licensing data
Licensing data, Background checks, Background checks, Daycare, child care provider, Investigative data, Licensing data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-031
2000-08-02T15:14:43Z
2000-08-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if the Ramsey County Human Services Department has not responded to a data subject's February 2, 2000, challenge to the accuracy and/or completeness of data, has the County violated the data subject's rights?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, if the Ramsey County Human Services Department has not responded to a data subject's February 2, 2000, challenge to the accuracy and/or completeness of data, has the County violated the data subject's rights?
267760
Advisory Opinion 00-031
August 2, 2000; Ramsey County
00-031
Ramsey County
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Judicial branch (13.90) (See also: Court records)
Data subjects
Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Judicial branch (13.90) (See also: Court records)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-030
2000-08-01T15:16:43Z
2000-08-01T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a May 24, 2000, request for access to a copy of the minutes of the May 2, 2000, Greenwood City Council Meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a June 2, 2000, request for access to a copy of the minutes of the May 2, 2000, Greenwood City Council Meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a May 24, 2000, request for access to a copy of the minutes of the May 2, 2000, Greenwood City Council Meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Greenwood respond appropriately to a June 2, 2000, request for access to a copy of the minutes of the May 2, 2000, Greenwood City Council Meeting?
267808
Advisory Opinion 00-030
August 1, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-030
City of Greenwood
Response to data requests
Draft documents
Minutes, personal notes
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Draft documents, Minutes, personal notes
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-029
2000-08-01T15:15:43Z
2000-08-01T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, did Wright County violate X's rights if the County released, to a member of the public, data that identified X as someone who had reported an incident(s) of child maltreatment?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 626.556, did Wright County violate X's rights if the County released, to a member of the public, data that identified X as someone who had reported an incident(s) of child maltreatment?
266838
Advisory Opinion 00-029
August 1, 2000; Wright County
00-029
Wright County
Educational data
Reporter identity is confidential
Educational data
Educational data, Reporter identity is confidential
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-028
2000-08-01T15:14:43Z
2000-08-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the City of Greenwood to require approval from the Mayor before the City processes requests for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50 deposit as part of a request to inspect public data? (Request made on April 17, 2000.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the City of Greenwood to require approval from the Mayor before the City processes requests for access to public government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50 deposit as part of a request to inspect public data? (Request made on April 17, 2000.)
267346
Advisory Opinion 00-028
August 1, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-028
City of Greenwood
Inspection
Responsible authority
Free of charge
Ordinances
Duties, generally
Inspection, Responsible authority
Inspection, Responsible authority, Free of charge, Ordinances, Duties, generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-027
2000-07-27T15:14:43Z
2000-07-27T15:14:43Z
Are the City of Oakdale's charges of $616.81+ $136.70 for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Are the City of Oakdale's charges of $616.81+ $136.70 for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267877
Advisory Opinion 00-027
July 27, 2000; City of Oakdale
00-027
City of Oakdale
Copy costs
Employee wage/labor cost
Justification of costs
Copy costs
Copy costs, Employee wage/labor cost, Justification of costs
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-026
2000-07-12T15:15:43Z
2000-07-12T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50.00 deposit as part of a request to inspect government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Greenwood responded appropriately to a January 31, 2000, request for access to government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50.00 deposit as part of a request to inspect government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Greenwood responded appropriately to a January 31, 2000, request for access to government data?
267784
Advisory Opinion 00-026
July 12, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-026
City of Greenwood
Inspection
Requests for data
Free of charge
Ordinances
Entity responsibility
Inspection, Requests for data
Inspection, Requests for data, Free of charge, Ordinances, Entity responsibility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-025
2000-07-12T15:14:43Z
2000-07-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the City of Rochester respond properly to a request for access to data on unpaid parking tickets?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the City of Rochester respond properly to a request for access to data on unpaid parking tickets?
267492
Advisory Opinion 00-025
July 12, 2000; City of Rochester
00-025
City of Rochester
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent
Arrest data
Arrest warrant indices
Parking citation/ticket
Law enforcement data
Presumption of openness
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Legislative authority and intent
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Legislative authority and intent, Arrest data, Arrest warrant indices, Parking citation/ticket, Law enforcement data, Presumption of openness, Law enforcement data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-024
2000-06-29T15:17:43Z
2000-06-29T15:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Kandiyohi County Sheriff maintains:
Name;
Race;
Date of birth;
Address of inmate;
Booking number;
Height, weight;
Eye color;
Offenses;
In/out dates;
Bail amounts - who supplied the cash or who signed for the bail bond;
The judge presiding on Inmate's case;
Work release status;
Inmate's employer and work schedule;
Previous dates, times, and offenses inmate had while being incarcerated;
Next of kin;
Scars, marks, and tattoos;
Victims' names and addresses;
Inmate or victim phone numbers;
Any violations that occurred while being incarcerated; Court dates;
Inmate's attorney;
Photos other than inmate mug shot; and
Visitation records of inmate, and who visited the inmate?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data that the Kandiyohi County Sheriff maintains:
Name;
Race;
Date of birth;
Address of inmate;
Booking number;
Height, weight;
Eye color;
Offenses;
In/out dates;
Bail amounts - who supplied the cash or who signed for the bail bond;
The judge presiding on Inmate's case;
Work release status;
Inmate's employer and work schedule;
Previous dates, times, and offenses inmate had while being incarcerated;
Next of kin;
Scars, marks, and tattoos;
Victims' names and addresses;
Inmate or victim phone numbers;
Any violations that occurred while being incarcerated; Court dates;
Inmate's attorney;
Photos other than inmate mug shot; and
Visitation records of inmate, and who visited the inmate?
267401
Advisory Opinion 00-024
June 29, 2000; Kandiyohi County
00-024
Kandiyohi County
Law enforcement data
Corrections and detention data (13.85)
Arrest data
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Corrections and detention data (13.85), Arrest data, Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-023
2000-06-29T15:16:43Z
2000-06-29T15:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Pope County respond appropriately to an April 27, 2000, request for the following data: copies of correspondence from or to Enron Gas Company concerning the exposed gas line in New Prairie Township?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Pope County respond appropriately to an April 27, 2000, request for the following data: copies of correspondence from or to Enron Gas Company concerning the exposed gas line in New Prairie Township?
267333
Advisory Opinion 00-023
June 29, 2000; Pope County
00-023
Pope County
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Civil investigative data (13.39)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-022
2000-06-29T15:15:43Z
2000-06-29T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ombudsman for Corrections respond appropriately to a request for the following data: report/recommendations/analysis of Moose Lake Sex Offender program treatment failures?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Ombudsman for Corrections respond appropriately to a request for the following data: report/recommendations/analysis of Moose Lake Sex Offender program treatment failures?
267468
Advisory Opinion 00-022
June 29, 2000; Office of the Ombudsman for Corrections
00-022
Office of the Ombudsman for Corrections
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Ombudsman for Corrections (13.66); (241.44)
Later enacted statute
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Ombudsman for Corrections (13.66); (241.44), Later enacted statute
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-021
2000-06-29T15:14:43Z
2000-06-29T15:14:43Z
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding (1) the appointment of a responsible authority and (2) the development and implementation of procedures for access to government data by the public?
Is the City of Greenwood in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, regarding (1) the appointment of a responsible authority and (2) the development and implementation of procedures for access to government data by the public?
267605
Advisory Opinion 00-021
June 29, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-021
City of Greenwood
Responsible authority
Designee appointed by Responsible Authority
Ordinances
Responsible authority (RA)
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Designee appointed by Responsible Authority, Ordinances, Responsible authority (RA)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-020
2000-06-16T15:15:43Z
2000-06-16T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a student petition that criticizes the performance of a District employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the redacted version, provided by the District, of the student petition described above be released to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a petition signed by District teachers regarding state graduation standards?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a student petition that criticizes the performance of a District employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the redacted version, provided by the District, of the student petition described above be released to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a petition signed by District teachers regarding state graduation standards?
267638
Advisory Opinion 00-020
June 16, 2000; School District 32 (Blackduck)
00-020
School District 32 (Blackduck)
Educational data
Personnel data
Requests for data
Open Meeting Law
Open meeting
Record of meeting
School boards
Status
Open Meeting Law
Data revealed in request determines entity response
Educational data, Personnel data, Requests for data, Open Meeting Law
Educational data, Personnel data, Requests for data, Open Meeting Law, Open meeting, Record of meeting, School boards, Status, Open Meeting Law, Data revealed in request determines entity response
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 00-019
2000-06-16T15:14:43Z
2000-06-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are e-mails generated or received by Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) employees and that contain information about the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit (LRT) project public data?
2. Pursuant to Chapter 13, has Mn/DOT complied with a request for access to all e-mails related to the Hiawatha LRT project by allowing access only to e-mails Mn/DOT has printed and has in paper files?
3. Pursuant to Chapter 13, are government data stored on Mn/DOT's computer backup tapes public data?
4. Is Mn/DOT in violation of Chapter 13 by requiring the data requestor to make an initial payment of $51,000 before Mn/DOT will begin processing the request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are e-mails generated or received by Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) employees and that contain information about the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit (LRT) project public data?
2. Pursuant to Chapter 13, has Mn/DOT complied with a request for access to all e-mails related to the Hiawatha LRT project by allowing access only to e-mails Mn/DOT has printed and has in paper files?
3. Pursuant to Chapter 13, are government data stored on Mn/DOT's computer backup tapes public data?
4. Is Mn/DOT in violation of Chapter 13 by requiring the data requestor to make an initial payment of $51,000 before Mn/DOT will begin processing the request for access to data?
267902
Advisory Opinion 00-019
June 16, 2000; Minnesota Department of Transportation
00-019
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Electronic data
Inspection
Email/internet
Regardless of physical form
Electronic data, email
Electronic data, Inspection
Electronic data, Inspection, Email/internet, Regardless of physical form, Electronic data, email
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-018
2000-06-12T15:14:43Z
2000-06-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond properly, i.e., did the District fully comply with an April 10, 2000, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11, Anoka-Hennepin, respond properly, i.e., did the District fully comply with an April 10, 2000, request for access to data?
267160
Advisory Opinion 00-018
June 12, 2000; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
00-018
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Requests for data
Requestor responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Requestor responsibility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-017
2000-06-01T15:15:43Z
2000-06-01T15:15:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Transportation respond appropriately to a January 14, 2000, request for access to data pertaining to Light Rail Transit in the Hiawatha Corridor?
Did the Minnesota Department of Transportation respond appropriately to a January 14, 2000, request for access to data pertaining to Light Rail Transit in the Hiawatha Corridor?
267776
Advisory Opinion 00-017
June 1, 2000; Minnesota Department of Transportation
00-017
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Requestor must be informed
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Requestor must be informed
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-016
2000-06-01T15:14:43Z
2000-06-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Woodbury respond properly to a verbal request of September 20, 1999, and a written request of October 20, 1999, for access to public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Woodbury respond properly to a verbal request of September 20, 1999, and a written request of October 20, 1999, for access to public data?
267258
Advisory Opinion 00-016
June 1, 2000; City of Woodbury
00-016
City of Woodbury
Requests for data
Sufficiency of request
Requests for data
Requests for data, Sufficiency of request
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-015
2000-05-26T15:14:43Z
2000-05-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50.00 deposit and charge a mininum data access fee in response to t request to inspect public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, may the City of Greenwood require a $50.00 deposit and charge a mininum data access fee in response to t request to inspect public data?
267328
Advisory Opinion 00-015
May 26, 2000; City of Greenwood
00-015
City of Greenwood
Inspection
Ordinances
Inspection
Inspection, Ordinances
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-014
2000-05-03T15:14:43Z
2000-05-03T15:14:43Z
Does the position taken by School District 31, Bemidji, as described in the memorandum regarding "Sharing Information with the Media about Student Expulsions" affect the public's right to gain access to government data, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Does the position taken by School District 31, Bemidji, as described in the memorandum regarding "Sharing Information with the Media about Student Expulsions" affect the public's right to gain access to government data, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267873
Advisory Opinion 00-014
May 3, 2000; School District 31 (Bemidji)
00-014
School District 31 (Bemidji)
Educational data
Summary data
Expulsion
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Summary data, Expulsion, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-013
2000-05-01T15:14:43Z
2000-05-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 698 (Floodwood) improperly release certain data on District employees?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 698 (Floodwood) improperly release certain data on District employees?
267461
Advisory Opinion 00-013
May 1, 2000; School District 698 (Floodwood)
00-013
School District 698 (Floodwood)
Personnel data
Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Time sheets or payroll
Personnel data
Personnel data, Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6), Time sheets or payroll
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-012
2000-04-06T15:15:43Z
2000-04-06T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond appropriately to a parent's request for data about his child?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, respond appropriately to a parent's request for data about his child?
268028
Advisory Opinion 00-012
April 6, 2000; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
00-012
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-011
2000-04-06T15:14:43Z
2000-04-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department respond properly to a request to inspect the public data contained in the Department's so-called log sheets?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department respond properly to a request to inspect the public data contained in the Department's so-called log sheets?
267508
Advisory Opinion 00-011
April 6, 2000; South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department
00-011
South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Summary data
Dispatch logs
Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9)
Separation of public, not public data
Public and not public data
Later enacted statute
Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Summary data
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Summary data, Dispatch logs, Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9), Separation of public, not public data, Public and not public data, Later enacted statute, Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-010
2000-04-04T15:14:43Z
2000-04-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to a request for all public data that the City's building department maintains?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Ely respond appropriately to a request for all public data that the City's building department maintains?
267549
Advisory Opinion 00-010
April 4, 2000; City of Ely
00-010
City of Ely
Records management/retention
Security information
Building plans
Records retention schedule
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Records management/retention, Security information
Records management/retention, Security information, Building plans, Records retention schedule, Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-009
2000-03-30T16:14:43Z
2000-03-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 281 (Robbinsdale) inappropriately disseminated private educational data about a student to a union steward by allowing that individual to attend the student's IEP meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has School District 281 (Robbinsdale) inappropriately disseminated private educational data about a student to a union steward by allowing that individual to attend the student's IEP meeting?
267734
Advisory Opinion 00-009
March 30, 2000; School Disrict 281 (Robbinsdale)
00-009
School Disrict 281 (Robbinsdale)
Educational data
Educational data
IEP (Individual Education Plans)
Legitimate educational interest
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Educational data, Educational data
Educational data, Educational data, IEP (Individual Education Plans), Legitimate educational interest, Work assignment reasonably requires access
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-008
2000-03-13T16:14:43Z
2000-03-13T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Roseville responded appropriately to requests for access to the following data:
"spell out what makes up the $4,190,089 of current year expenditures as shown on the overall summary on page 90"(see August 3, 1999, letter);
"please provide me with a detail of what makes up the current 1998 administrative expense figure (by amount, to whom paid, for what purpose). Also, please provide the same recap of year to date, by year through 12/31/97, of all expenses in the administrative expense category by to whom paid, purpose, and amount since inception" (see August 3, 1999, letter);
"a complete listing of disbursements by date' check number' paid to' purpose' and amount' for all items charged to tif for the year 1998, and also identified by which category it falls into in your distribution summary" (see September 1, 1999, letter);
"I would like the detail of purchases on the Reservoir Woods project, and the phase I of the Acorn project. Paid/due to, amount, fund charge, and date of purchase" (see November 24, 1999, memo);
"I would like the detail behind the total non TIF revenues and expenditures. Date, description, and amount by each category showing up on F-9" (see November 24, 1999, letter); and
"I would like to receive a listing of park improvements by park over the last five years, including the date (year) a description of the improvement, and the amount of improvement" (see January 5, 2000, letter).
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, has the City of Roseville responded appropriately to requests for access to the following data:
"spell out what makes up the $4,190,089 of current year expenditures as shown on the overall summary on page 90"(see August 3, 1999, letter);
"please provide me with a detail of what makes up the current 1998 administrative expense figure (by amount, to whom paid, for what purpose). Also, please provide the same recap of year to date, by year through 12/31/97, of all expenses in the administrative expense category by to whom paid, purpose, and amount since inception" (see August 3, 1999, letter);
"a complete listing of disbursements by date' check number' paid to' purpose' and amount' for all items charged to tif for the year 1998, and also identified by which category it falls into in your distribution summary" (see September 1, 1999, letter);
"I would like the detail of purchases on the Reservoir Woods project, and the phase I of the Acorn project. Paid/due to, amount, fund charge, and date of purchase" (see November 24, 1999, memo);
"I would like the detail behind the total non TIF revenues and expenditures. Date, description, and amount by each category showing up on F-9" (see November 24, 1999, letter); and
"I would like to receive a listing of park improvements by park over the last five years, including the date (year) a description of the improvement, and the amount of improvement" (see January 5, 2000, letter).
267326
Advisory Opinion 00-008
March 13, 2000; City of Roseville
00-008
City of Roseville
Requests for data
Entity responsibility
Requests for data
Requests for data, Entity responsibility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-007
2000-03-10T16:17:43Z
2000-03-10T16:17:43Z
Did the Corrections Corporation of America-Prairie Correctional Facility respond properly to a request for access to various policies and procedures?
Did the Corrections Corporation of America-Prairie Correctional Facility respond properly to a request for access to various policies and procedures?
268013
Advisory Opinion 00-007
March 10, 2000; Corrections Corporation of America-Prairie Correctional Facility
00-007
Corrections Corporation of America-Prairie Correctional Facility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-006
2000-03-10T16:14:43Z
2000-03-10T16:14:43Z
Does St. Louis County's requirement of a subscription agreement and fee of $600 to gain access, via the Internet, to inspect certain real property and property tax data hamper, infringe, or violate the requestor's rights under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 1?
Does St. Louis County's requirement of a subscription agreement and fee of $600 to gain access, via the Internet, to inspect certain real property and property tax data hamper, infringe, or violate the requestor's rights under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03, subdivision 1?
267523
Advisory Opinion 00-006
March 10, 2000; St. Louis County
00-006
St. Louis County
Electronic data
Inspection
Copyright
Enhanced data
Remote access
Subscription fees
Electronic data, email
Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information)
Remote access
Electronic data, Inspection
Electronic data, Inspection, Copyright, Enhanced data, Remote access, Subscription fees, Electronic data, email, Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information), Remote access
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-005
2000-02-29T16:14:43Z
2000-02-29T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in the "Notice of Deficiency?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in the "Notice of Deficiency?"
266940
Advisory Opinion 00-005
February 29, 2000; School District 2758 (Redwood Falls)
00-005
School District 2758 (Redwood Falls)
Personnel data
Notice of deficiency
Personnel data
Personnel data, Notice of deficiency
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-004
2000-02-15T16:15:43Z
2000-02-15T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data in the following document: the Office of Crime Victims Ombudsman Critical Report #9900029?
To the extent that any of the data in the Report are classified as private or confidential, would the rights of the subjects of those data be violated if the Ombudsman's Office released the Report to "the governor, the legislature and any of its committees, the press and others who may be concerned?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data in the following document: the Office of Crime Victims Ombudsman Critical Report #9900029?
To the extent that any of the data in the Report are classified as private or confidential, would the rights of the subjects of those data be violated if the Ombudsman's Office released the Report to "the governor, the legislature and any of its committees, the press and others who may be concerned?"
267701
Advisory Opinion 00-004
February 15, 2000; Minnesota Office of the Crime Victims Ombudsman
00-004
Minnesota Office of the Crime Victims Ombudsman
Data subjects
Data subjects
Educational data
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Crime Victims Ombudsman
Employment setting
Entities authorized to receive data
Change in classification 13.03
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Data subjects, Educational data, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Crime Victims Ombudsman, Employment setting, Entities authorized to receive data, Change in classification 13.03
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-003
2000-02-15T16:14:43Z
2000-02-15T16:14:43Z
Would X's rights be violated if the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) disseminated to the public, data about him/her contained in the following documents: 1) an Amended Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment dated September 24, 1998; 2) an Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment dated September 25, 1998; and 3) an Objection to the Amended Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment filed with DOLI (received on October 6, 1998) by the data subject's attorney?
Would X's rights be violated if the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) disseminated to the public, data about him/her contained in the following documents: 1) an Amended Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment dated September 24, 1998; 2) an Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment dated September 25, 1998; and 3) an Objection to the Amended Order to Comply and Penalty Assessment filed with DOLI (received on October 6, 1998) by the data subject's attorney?
267223
Advisory Opinion 00-003
February 15, 2000; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
00-003
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Civil investigative data (13.39)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 00-002
2000-01-31T16:14:43Z
2000-01-31T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: the local phone numbers dialed from a particular employee's work phone?
What is the classification of the following data that Anoka County maintains: the local phone numbers dialed from a particular employee's work phone?
267768
Advisory Opinion 00-002
January 31, 2000; Anoka County
00-002
Anoka County
Personnel data
Phone records
Telephone records/bills
Personnel data
Personnel data, Phone records, Telephone records/bills
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-048
1999-12-23T16:14:43Z
1999-12-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin) properly comply with a request for copies of written appointment orders (see Minnesota Rules, part 1205.1100, subpart 2)?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin) properly comply with a request for copies of written appointment orders (see Minnesota Rules, part 1205.1100, subpart 2)?
267756
Advisory Opinion 99-048
December 23, 1999; School District 11 (Anoka Hennepin)
99-048
School District 11 (Anoka Hennepin)
Responsible authority
Designee appointed by Responsible Authority
Appointment in writing
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Designee appointed by Responsible Authority, Appointment in writing
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-047
1999-12-09T16:15:43Z
1999-12-09T16:15:43Z
Did the City of Appleton respond appropriately to a September 16, 1999, request for access to data?
Did the City of Appleton respond appropriately to a September 16, 1999, request for access to data?
267856
Advisory Opinion 99-047
December 9, 1999; City of Appleton
99-047
City of Appleton
Response to data requests
Corrections and detention data (13.85)
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Corrections and detention data (13.85), Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-046
1999-12-09T16:14:43Z
1999-12-09T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.04, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to an April 14, 1999, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.03 and 13.04, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to an April 14, 1999, request for access to data?
267381
Advisory Opinion 99-046
December 9, 1999; University of Minnesota
99-046
University of Minnesota
Copy costs
Existence of data
Requests for data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Copy costs, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Data request vs. question/inquiry
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-045
1999-12-08T16:14:43Z
1999-12-08T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency properly deny access to certain data about complaints made concerning the City of Northfield wastewater treatment plant?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency properly deny access to certain data about complaints made concerning the City of Northfield wastewater treatment plant?
266906
Advisory Opinion 99-045
December 8, 1999; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
99-045
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Property Data
Property complaint data (13.44)
Property Data
Property Data, Property complaint data (13.44)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-044
1999-11-29T16:15:43Z
1999-11-29T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a February 12, 1999, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.04, did the University of Minnesota respond appropriately to a February 12, 1999, request for access to data?
266972
Advisory Opinion 99-044
November 29, 1999; University of Minnesota
99-044
University of Minnesota
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects, Multiple data subjects
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-043
1999-11-29T16:14:43Z
1999-11-29T16:14:43Z
Is an Independent School District 2711 School Board member an "employee" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are data maintained by Independent School District 2711 on a School Board member public data?
Is an Independent School District 2711 School Board member an "employee" for purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, are data maintained by Independent School District 2711 on a School Board member public data?
267969
Advisory Opinion 99-043
November 29, 1999; School District 2711 (Mesabi East)
99-043
School District 2711 (Mesabi East)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-042
1999-11-18T16:14:43Z
1999-11-18T16:14:43Z
Has the Minnesota Department of Human Rights complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L $.30/page for copies of government data?
Has the Minnesota Department of Human Rights complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L $.30/page for copies of government data?
267623
Advisory Opinion 99-042
November 18, 1999; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
99-042
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Copy costs
Justification of costs
Flat or standard fee
Minimum charge not allowed
Copy costs
Copy costs, Justification of costs, Flat or standard fee, Minimum charge not allowed
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-041
1999-11-16T16:14:43Z
1999-11-16T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond properly to two requests for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond properly to two requests for access to data?
266403
Advisory Opinion 99-041
November 16, 1999; Minnesota Department of Corrections
99-041
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Inspection
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-040
1999-11-15T16:17:43Z
1999-11-15T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of New Brighton respond appropriately to a September 10, 1999, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of New Brighton respond appropriately to a September 10, 1999, request for access to data?
266539
Advisory Opinion 99-040
November 15, 1999; City of New Brighton
99-040
City of New Brighton
Response to data requests
Copy costs
Organization of data, in general
Response to data requests, Copy costs
Response to data requests, Copy costs, Organization of data, in general
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 99-039
1999-11-15T16:16:43Z
1999-11-15T16:16:43Z
Has the Metropolitan Airports Commission complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L $.25/page for copies of government data?
Has the Metropolitan Airports Commission complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L "$142.78 to copy 21 pages of government data?
Has the Metropolitan Airports Commission complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L $.25/page for copies of government data?
Has the Metropolitan Airports Commission complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in charging L "$142.78 to copy 21 pages of government data?
267812
Advisory Opinion 99-039
November 15, 1999; Metropolitan Airports Commission
99-039
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Contracts/privatization
Copy costs
Copy costs
Data held by private contractor
Contracts/privatization, Copy costs
Contracts/privatization, Copy costs, Copy costs, Data held by private contractor
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-038
1999-11-15T16:15:43Z
1999-11-15T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to a June 3, 1999, request for access to attorney bills related to "Y?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to a November 23, 1998, request for access to educational data about Y?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to an August 25, 1999, request for access to a videotape of a meeting to discuss Y's IEP?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to a June 3, 1999, request for access to attorney bills related to "Y?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to a November 23, 1998, request for access to educational data about Y?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did Independent School District #11 (Anoka-Hennepin) respond appropriately to an August 25, 1999, request for access to a videotape of a meeting to discuss Y's IEP?
267343
Advisory Opinion 99-038
November 15, 1999; School District 11 (Anoka - Hennepin)
99-038
School District 11 (Anoka - Hennepin)
Educational data
Attorney bills
IEP (Individual Education Plans)
Photos, videotapes
Educational data
Educational data, Attorney bills, IEP (Individual Education Plans), Photos, videotapes
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-037
1999-11-15T16:14:43Z
1999-11-15T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities properly withhold from "M" data concerning complaints made about M?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities properly withhold from "M" data concerning complaints made about M?
267332
Advisory Opinion 99-037
November 15, 1999; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
99-037
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Personnel data
Data subject access to personnel data
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Data subject access to personnel data, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-036
1999-10-26T15:15:43Z
1999-10-26T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 16D.06, subdivision 1, and 201.091, subdivision 4, may the Minnesota Secretary of State disseminate the entire voter registration file to the Minnesota Collection Enterprise division of the Minnesota Department of Revenue?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 16D.06, subdivision 1, and 201.091, subdivision 4, may the Minnesota Secretary of State disseminate the entire voter registration file to the Minnesota Collection Enterprise division of the Minnesota Department of Revenue?
267524
Advisory Opinion 99-036
October 26, 1999; Minnesota Secretary of State
99-036
Minnesota Secretary of State
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Voter registration files (201.091)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Words and phrases construed (645.08), Voter registration files (201.091)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-035
1999-10-26T15:14:43Z
1999-10-26T15:14:43Z
Are the following data, compiled by the affected organization and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue, classified as not public trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, or any other law: certain data related to a filing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 325D.30 - 325D.42?
Are the following data, compiled by the affected organization and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue, classified as not public trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, or any other law: certain data related to a filing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 325D.30 - 325D.42?
267876
Advisory Opinion 99-035
October 26, 1999; Minnesota Department of Revenue
99-035
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Trade secret
Promise of confidentiality
Until Legislature can act
Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
Trade secret
Trade secret, Promise of confidentiality, Until Legislature can act, Independent economic value from not being generally known (subd. 1(b))
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-034
1999-10-22T15:14:43Z
1999-10-22T15:14:43Z
Did the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) respond appropriately to a January 4, 1999, request for the following data: "Copies of the pay stubs for the first four months and the last four months of employment by W. D. Schock, Co." (Regarding a list of 25 Schock employees whose names the requestor provided to the MAC.)
Did the MAC respond appropriately to a January 4, 1999, request for the following data: "The resumes, curriculum vitae, job applications, promotional write-ups and any and all of the records given at any time to the MAC as to each employee's job qualifications." (Regarding a list of 25 Schock employees whose names the requestor provided to the MAC.)
Is the MAC's charge of $899 for copies of public government data requested on December 31, 1998, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Did the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) respond appropriately to a January 4, 1999, request for the following data: "Copies of the pay stubs for the first four months and the last four months of employment by W. D. Schock, Co." (Regarding a list of 25 Schock employees whose names the requestor provided to the MAC.)
Did the MAC respond appropriately to a January 4, 1999, request for the following data: "The resumes, curriculum vitae, job applications, promotional write-ups and any and all of the records given at any time to the MAC as to each employee's job qualifications." (Regarding a list of 25 Schock employees whose names the requestor provided to the MAC.)
Is the MAC's charge of $899 for copies of public government data requested on December 31, 1998, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267400
Advisory Opinion 99-034
October 22, 1999; Metropolitan Airports Commission
99-034
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Appropriate response generally
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Appropriate response generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-033
1999-10-07T15:16:43Z
1999-10-07T15:16:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Human Rights respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to all data maintained about him/her?
Did the Minnesota Department of Human Rights respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to all data maintained about him/her?
267674
Advisory Opinion 99-033
October 7, 1999; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
99-033
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Requests for data
Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Data revealed in request determines entity response
Requests for data
Requests for data, Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363), Data revealed in request determines entity response
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-032
1999-10-07T15:15:43Z
1999-10-07T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Brooklyn Park Police Department: a security camera tape obtained from a hotel that the Department used in a criminal investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Brooklyn Park Police Department: a security camera tape obtained from a hotel that the Department used in a criminal investigation?
267770
Advisory Opinion 99-032
October 7, 1999; City of Brooklyn Park
99-032
City of Brooklyn Park
Law enforcement data
Data, defined
Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos)
Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management
Videotapes
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Data, defined, Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos), Official Records Act (15.17) See also: Records management, Videotapes
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-031
1999-10-07T15:14:43Z
1999-10-07T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Fairmont Police Department: data contained in the Master Name and Incident Listing?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Fairmont Police Department: data contained in the Master Name and Incident Listing?
267423
Advisory Opinion 99-031
October 7, 1999; City of Fairmont
99-031
City of Fairmont
Law enforcement data
Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36)
Master name index (MNI)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36), Master name index (MNI), Law enforcement data
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-030
1999-09-15T15:14:43Z
1999-09-15T15:14:43Z
Is School District 196 - Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan - required to release, as public data, the specific reasons and underlying data concerning a complaint or charge against a current employee where no disciplinary action was taken?
Is School District 196 - Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan - required to release, as public data, the specific reasons and underlying data concerning a complaint or charge against a current employee where no disciplinary action was taken?
266794
Advisory Opinion 99-030
September 15, 1999; School District 196 (Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan)
99-030
School District 196 (Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan)
Personnel data
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Personnel data
Personnel data, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-029
1999-09-10T15:14:43Z
1999-09-10T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota properly withhold from the public certain data contained in a report entitled "Outside Counsel's Report: Interference in Investigations of Alleged Criminal Sexual and Domestic Misconduct By Student-Athletes at the University of Minnesota"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the University of Minnesota properly withhold from the public certain data contained in a report entitled "Outside Counsel's Report: Interference in Investigations of Alleged Criminal Sexual and Domestic Misconduct By Student-Athletes at the University of Minnesota"?
267410
Advisory Opinion 99-029
September 10, 1999; University of Minnesota
99-029
University of Minnesota
Civil investigative data
Educational data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data)
Civil investigative data, Educational data
Civil investigative data, Educational data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Civil investigative data (13.39), Personnel data included (See also: Personnel data - educational data)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-028
1999-09-03T15:14:43Z
1999-09-03T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Minnetonka:
The identity of people, either directly or as the contact person for an organization, who reserve, and pay for, use of the ice sheets at the City's ice arena;
The identity of people who reserve, and sometimes pay for, use of rooms in the City's community center and shelters in the City parks;
The identity of people who get permits to use City parks, but do not pay for the use;
The identity of people who get season passes to use the City-operated public beaches;
The identity of people who purchase memberships at the City's recreation center; and
The identity of people who apply for and receive scholarships for participation in recreation programs, and their supporting documentation of need?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Minnetonka:
The identity of people, either directly or as the contact person for an organization, who reserve, and pay for, use of the ice sheets at the City's ice arena;
The identity of people who reserve, and sometimes pay for, use of rooms in the City's community center and shelters in the City parks;
The identity of people who get permits to use City parks, but do not pay for the use;
The identity of people who get season passes to use the City-operated public beaches;
The identity of people who purchase memberships at the City's recreation center; and
The identity of people who apply for and receive scholarships for participation in recreation programs, and their supporting documentation of need?
267247
Advisory Opinion 99-028
September 3, 1999; City of Minnetonka
99-028
City of Minnetonka
Government Data
Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
Government Data
Government Data, Social recreational data (13.548 / 13.57)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-027
1999-08-20T15:14:43Z
1999-08-20T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) appropriately deny access to a June 7, 1999, request for access to the staff meeting minutes of its consultant?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) appropriately deny access to a June 7, 1999, request for access to the staff meeting minutes of its consultant?
267169
Advisory Opinion 99-027
August 20, 1999; Metropolitan Airports Commission
99-027
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Response to data requests
Contracts/privatization
Consultants
Response to data requests, Contracts/privatization
Response to data requests, Contracts/privatization, Consultants
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-026
1999-08-17T15:14:43Z
1999-08-17T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority respond properly to a request for public access to the so-called "Dale Martin Report"?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority respond properly to a request for public access to the so-called "Dale Martin Report"?
267934
Advisory Opinion 99-026
August 17, 1999; Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
99-026
Duluth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-025
1999-08-09T15:14:43Z
1999-08-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, will the data subject's rights be violated if other University of Minnesota employees are allowed access to his Social Security number?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, will the data subject's rights be violated if other University of Minnesota employees are allowed access to his Social Security number?
267472
Advisory Opinion 99-025
August 9, 1999; University of Minnesota
99-025
University of Minnesota
Data subjects
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Work assignment requires access
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Personnel data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Work assignment requires access, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-024
1999-08-04T15:14:43Z
1999-08-04T15:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Transportation's charge of $92.68 for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
Is the Minnesota Department of Transportation's charge of $92.68 for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13?
267560
Advisory Opinion 99-024
August 4, 1999; Minnesota Department of Transportation
99-024
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Copy costs
Overhead
Sales tax excluded
Copy costs
Copy costs, Overhead, Sales tax excluded
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-023
1999-07-28T15:14:43Z
1999-07-28T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources respond appropriately to a request for access to muskellunge data contained in public reports and surveys?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources respond appropriately to a request for access to muskellunge data contained in public reports and surveys?
267844
Advisory Opinion 99-023
July 28, 1999; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
99-023
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Copy costs
Existence of data
Inspection
Requests for data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Location of data
Entity responsibility
Copy costs, Existence of data, Inspection, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Inspection, Requests for data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Location of data, Entity responsibility
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-022
1999-07-16T15:14:43Z
1999-07-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 375.86, did Hennepin County respond appropriately to the Star Tribune's request for access to a copy of a computer program?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 375.86, did Hennepin County respond appropriately to the Star Tribune's request for access to a copy of a computer program?
266760
Advisory Opinion 99-022
July 16, 1999; Hennepin County
99-022
Hennepin County
Trade secret
Classification generally
Trade secret
Trade secret, Classification generally
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-021
1999-07-07T15:16:43Z
1999-07-07T15:16:43Z
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?
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?
268034
Advisory Opinion 99-021
July 7, 1999; Metropolitan Airports Commission
99-021
Metropolitan Airports Commission
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-020
1999-07-07T15:15:43Z
1999-07-07T15:15:43Z
Have Mr. Plisner's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, been violated if the City of Little Canada requires him to inspect public government data in the presence of a City employee?
Have Mr. Plisner's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, been violated if the City of Little Canada requires him to inspect public government data in the presence of a City employee?
267268
Advisory Opinion 99-020
July 7, 1999; City of Little Canada
99-020
City of Little Canada
Inspection
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Inspection
Inspection, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-019
1999-07-07T15:14:43Z
1999-07-07T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the Waterville Police Civil Service Commission disseminate private personnel data about an employee under its jurisdiction to the Waterville City Council?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the Waterville Police Civil Service Commission disseminate private personnel data about an employee under its jurisdiction to the Waterville City Council?
267554
Advisory Opinion 99-019
July 7, 1999; City of Waterville
99-019
City of Waterville
Personnel data
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Work assignment requires access
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Work assignment requires access, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-018
1999-06-30T15:14:43Z
1999-06-30T15:14:43Z
Did Independent School District 15, St. Francis, properly respond to a public request for information regarding its evaluation of the performance of a District employee?
Did Independent School District 15, St. Francis, properly respond to a public request for information regarding its evaluation of the performance of a District employee?
267635
Advisory Opinion 99-018
June 30, 1999; School District 15 (St. Francis)
99-018
School District 15 (St. Francis)
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data
Employee evaluation summary
Employee evaluation summary
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Personnel data, Employee evaluation summary, Employee evaluation summary
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-017
1999-06-21T15:14:43Z
1999-06-21T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the St. Cloud State University Human Resources Office impose the fees indicated on its "Request for Public Personnel Information from SCSU" form?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the St. Cloud State University Human Resources Office impose the fees indicated on its "Request for Public Personnel Information from SCSU" form?
267221
Advisory Opinion 99-017
June 21, 1999; St. Cloud State University
99-017
St. Cloud State University
Copy costs
Minimum charge not allowed
Copy costs
Copy costs, Minimum charge not allowed
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-016
1999-06-18T15:14:43Z
1999-06-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) appropriately deny access to data based on section 13.39, civil investigative data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) appropriately deny access to data based on section 13.39, civil investigative data?
267831
Advisory Opinion 99-016
June 18, 1999; Minnesota State College and University System
99-016
Minnesota State College and University System
Civil investigative data
Personnel data
Identification of chief attorney
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data, Personnel data
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Identification of chief attorney, Civil investigative data (13.39)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-015
1999-06-08T15:14:43Z
1999-06-08T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, or its agents inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student Y and/or Y's parents to the public which then appeared in a newspaper article published in January of 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, or its agents inappropriately disseminate private educational data about sibling students X and Y and/or their parents to the public which then appeared in a newspaper article published on February 3, 1999?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did a School District 273, Edina, middle school teacher inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student X and/or X's parents to an elementary school teacher who then disseminated the data to his/her elementary school principal?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, or its agents inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student Y and/or Y's parents to the public which then appeared in a newspaper article published in January of 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did School District 273, Edina, or its agents inappropriately disseminate private educational data about sibling students X and Y and/or their parents to the public which then appeared in a newspaper article published on February 3, 1999?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did a School District 273, Edina, middle school teacher inappropriately disseminate private educational data about student X and/or X's parents to an elementary school teacher who then disseminated the data to his/her elementary school principal?
267611
Advisory Opinion 99-015
June 8, 1999; School District 273 (Edina)
99-015
School District 273 (Edina)
Educational data
Court records (See also: Judicial branch)
Legitimate educational interest
Educational data
Educational data, Court records (See also: Judicial branch), Legitimate educational interest
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-014
1999-06-01T15:14:43Z
1999-06-01T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data generated by the Arrowhead Library System in response to a complaint made about one of its employees: an investigative report and related notes?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the following data generated by the Arrowhead Library System in response to a complaint made about one of its employees: an investigative report and related notes?
267697
Advisory Opinion 99-014
June 1, 1999; Arrowhead Library System
99-014
Arrowhead Library System
Educational data
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Multiple data subjects
Educational data, Personnel data
Educational data, Personnel data, Complaint or charge, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Multiple data subjects
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-013
1999-05-28T15:15:43Z
1999-05-28T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor properly deny public access to individual legislator's survey responses?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor properly deny public access to individual legislator's survey responses?
266869
Advisory Opinion 99-013
May 28, 1999; Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor
99-013
Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor
Elected and appointed officials
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-012
1999-05-28T15:14:43Z
1999-05-28T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program respond properly to a data subject's request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program improperly disseminate data about R?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program respond properly to a data subject's request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program improperly disseminate data about R?
267515
Advisory Opinion 99-012
May 28, 1999; Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program
99-012
Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program
Licensing data
Health Professionals Service Program (214.35)
Licensing data (13.41)
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Licensing data
Licensing data, Health Professionals Service Program (214.35), Licensing data (13.41), Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-011
1999-05-24T15:15:43Z
1999-05-24T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul respond properly to an employee's request for access to data consisting of the results of her/his oral examination for promotion?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul respond properly to an employee's request for access to data consisting of the results of her/his oral examination for promotion?
267721
Advisory Opinion 99-011
May 24, 1999; City of St. Paul
99-011
City of St. Paul
Personnel data
Examination data (13.34)
Interviews
Interviews
Personnel data
Personnel data, Examination data (13.34), Interviews, Interviews
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-010
1999-05-24T15:14:43Z
1999-05-24T15:14:43Z
Were the Js' rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, violated when Carlton County disseminated a June 9, 1998, document pursuant to consent to release forms dated May 28, 1998?
Were the Js' rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, violated when Carlton County disseminated a June 9, 1998, document pursuant to consent to release forms dated May 28, 1998?
267816
Advisory Opinion 99-010
May 24, 1999; Carlton County
99-010
Carlton County
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Adoption records
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Adoption records
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-009
1999-05-13T15:14:43Z
1999-05-13T15:14:43Z
Are the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue classified as not public trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, or any other law: certain data related to a filing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 325D.30 - 325D.42?
Should the Minnesota Department of Revenue return the data to the company or destroy it, as requested by the company?
Are the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue classified as not public trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.37, or any other law: certain data related to a filing under Minnesota Statutes, sections 325D.30 - 325D.42?
Should the Minnesota Department of Revenue return the data to the company or destroy it, as requested by the company?
267117
Advisory Opinion 99-009
May 13, 1999; Minnesota Department of Revenue
99-009
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Records management/retention
Data destruction
Temporary classification (13.06)
Records management/retention
Records management/retention, Data destruction, Temporary classification (13.06)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-008
1999-04-13T15:14:43Z
1999-04-13T15:14:43Z
Were the data subject's rights, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, violated when the Minnesota Department of Human Services denied access, citing section 13.39, to data s/he requested on November 17, 1998.
Were the data subject's rights, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, violated when the Minnesota Department of Human Services denied access, citing section 13.39, to data s/he requested on November 17, 1998.
267806
Advisory Opinion 99-008
April 13, 1999; Minnesota Department of Human Services
99-008
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Disciplinary action data, access
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Disciplinary action data, access, Civil investigative data (13.39), Final decision regarding disciplinary action
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-007
1999-04-09T15:14:43Z
1999-04-09T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Carlton County respond appropriately to a September 9, 1998, request for access to data by the data subjects?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Carlton County respond appropriately to a September 9, 1998, request for access to data by the data subjects?
267011
Advisory Opinion 99-007
April 9, 1999; Carlton County
99-007
Carlton County
Multiple data subjects
Parent access, adult child
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects, Parent access, adult child
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-006
1999-04-02T16:15:43Z
1999-04-02T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a December 4, 1998, request for access to certain workers' compensation data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry respond appropriately to a December 4, 1998, request for access to certain workers' compensation data?
267433
Advisory Opinion 99-006
April 2, 1999; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
99-006
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Contracts/privatization
Electronic data
Electronic data
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Workers' compensation
Contracts/privatization, Electronic data
Contracts/privatization, Electronic data, Electronic data, Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11, Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Workers' compensation
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-005
1999-04-02T16:14:43Z
1999-04-02T16:14:43Z
Did Douglas County respond properly to a request for access to public data regarding a County employee's termination?
Did Douglas County respond properly to a request for access to public data regarding a County employee's termination?
267773
Advisory Opinion 99-005
April 2, 1999; Douglas County
99-005
Douglas County
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-004
1999-03-24T16:14:43Z
1999-03-24T16:14:43Z
Have A's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, been violated if the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice collected data from A about A and did not supply him/her with a Tennessen Warning notice?
Have A's rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, been violated if the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice collected data from A about A and did not supply him/her with a Tennessen Warning notice?
267871
Advisory Opinion 99-004
March 24, 1999; Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
99-004
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Data subjects
Educational data
Licensing data
Tennessen warning
Licensing data (13.41)
Purpose and intended use of data
Data subjects, Educational data, Licensing data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Licensing data, Tennessen warning, Licensing data (13.41), Purpose and intended use of data
Scott R. Simmons for David F. Fisher
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-003
1999-03-08T16:14:43Z
1999-03-08T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of the Richfield properly deny access to a tape recording of a closed city council meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the City of the Richfield properly deny access to a tape recording of a closed city council meeting?
267583
Advisory Opinion 99-003
March 8, 1999; City of Richfield
99-003
City of Richfield
Litigation
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5)
Attorney-client privilege
Litigation, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Litigation, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5), Attorney-client privilege
Scott R. Simmons Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-002
1999-02-26T16:14:43Z
1999-02-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Freeborn County Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, did the Freeborn County Department of Human Services respond appropriately to a data subject's request for access to data?
267663
Advisory Opinion 99-002
February 26, 1999; Freeborn County
99-002
Freeborn County
Data subjects
Informed of existence/classification
Investigative data
Data subjects
Data subjects, Informed of existence/classification, Investigative data
Scott R. Simmons Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 99-001
1999-01-20T16:14:43Z
1999-01-20T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul violate the data requestor's rights by denying him access to the following data: data regarding the MediaOne plan to move into the office that was formerly the Department of Revenue, i.e., contracts, memos, letters and any other documents relating to the building and the efforts to bring MediaOne or other tenants into it?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the City of St. Paul violate the data requestor's rights by denying him access to the following data: data regarding the MediaOne plan to move into the office that was formerly the Department of Revenue, i.e., contracts, memos, letters and any other documents relating to the building and the efforts to bring MediaOne or other tenants into it?
267889
Advisory Opinion 99-001
January 20, 1999; City of St. Paul
99-001
City of St. Paul
Response to data requests
Economic development assistance data(13.594 / 13.62); (13.5951 / 13.621); (13.5952 / 13.622); (13.5953 / 13.671); (13.596 / 13.76)
Data classification's origin
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Economic development assistance data(13.594 / 13.62); (13.5951 / 13.621); (13.5952 / 13.622); (13.5953 / 13.671); (13.596 / 13.76), Data classification's origin
Scott R. Simmons Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-054
1998-12-31T16:14:43Z
1998-12-31T16:14:43Z
Are the following data, maintained by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, classified as trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37: data contained in a proposed Power Purchase Agreement between Northern States Power and the Minnesota Valley Alfalfa Producers?
Are the following data, maintained by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, classified as trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37: data contained in a proposed Power Purchase Agreement between Northern States Power and the Minnesota Valley Alfalfa Producers?
267668
Advisory Opinion 98-054
December 31, 1998; Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
98-054
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Trade secret
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Statute supersedes rule
Commissioner's limited authority
Trade secret
Trade secret, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Statute supersedes rule, Commissioner's limited authority
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-053
1998-12-16T16:14:43Z
1998-12-16T16:14:43Z
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?
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?
267455
Advisory Opinion 98-053
December 16, 1998; Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
98-053
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Access by data subject or parent
Response to data requests, Data subjects
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Includes data not created by maintaining entity, Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293), Access by data subject or parent
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-052
1998-12-04T16:14:43Z
1998-12-04T16:14:43Z
Were The Forum's rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 violated because Clay County denied access to data contained in a September 24, 1998, letter written by the Clay County Sheriff to the Chair of the Clay County Board of Commissioners?
Were The Forum's rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 violated because Clay County denied access to data contained in a September 24, 1998, letter written by the Clay County Sheriff to the Chair of the Clay County Board of Commissioners?
267360
Advisory Opinion 98-052
December 4, 1998; Clay County
98-052
Clay County
Elected and appointed officials
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Entity reliance on opinion
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601, Entity reliance on opinion
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-051
1998-11-19T16:14:43Z
1998-11-19T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did Hennepin County respond in a timely manner to a request for access to data on August 30, 1996?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did Hennepin County respond in a timely manner to a request for access to data on August 30, 1996?
268015
Advisory Opinion 98-051
November 19, 1998; Hennepin County
98-051
Hennepin County
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-050
1998-11-13T16:14:43Z
1998-11-13T16:14:43Z
Are the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health classified as trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37: certain data submitted to the Department as part of an application for licensure as an Accountable Provider Network (APN) under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 62T?
Are the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health classified as trade secret pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37: certain data submitted to the Department as part of an application for licensure as an Accountable Provider Network (APN) under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 62T?
267799
Advisory Opinion 98-050
November 13, 1998; Minnesota Department of Health
98-050
Minnesota Department of Health
Trade secret
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Formula, pattern, compilation, etc. (subd. 1(b))
Trade secret
Trade secret, Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Formula, pattern, compilation, etc. (subd. 1(b))
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-049
1998-11-12T16:14:43Z
1998-11-12T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, in light of Minnesota Department of Health Rule 4600.5800 (Commercial Use), can public access to vital records be denied if a member of the public refuses to sign a promise that public vital records' data will not be used for commercial purposes?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, in light of Minnesota Department of Health Rule 4600.5800 (Commercial Use), can public access to vital records be denied if a member of the public refuses to sign a promise that public vital records' data will not be used for commercial purposes?
267530
Advisory Opinion 98-049
November 12, 1998; Minnesota Department of Health
98-049
Minnesota Department of Health
Legislative authority and intent
Requests for data
Commercial use of data
Public data, no restrictions on use
Statute supersedes rule
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data
Legislative authority and intent, Requests for data, Commercial use of data, Public data, no restrictions on use, Statute supersedes rule
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-048
1998-10-30T16:14:43Z
1998-10-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Clay County properly deny public access to copies of internal e-mail messages, letters and/or memos relating to the County Attorney's decisions about a child abuse investigation?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Clay County properly deny public access to copies of internal e-mail messages, letters and/or memos relating to the County Attorney's decisions about a child abuse investigation?
267494
Advisory Opinion 98-048
October 31, 1998; Clay County
98-048
Clay County
Educational data
Personnel data
Law enforcement data connection
Performance data/evaluations
Educational data, Personnel data
Educational data, Personnel data, Law enforcement data connection, Performance data/evaluations
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-047
1998-10-27T16:14:43Z
1998-10-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the University of Minnesota responded in a timely manner to a June 17, 1998, for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the University of Minnesota responded in a timely manner to a June 17, 1998, for access to data?
267079
Advisory Opinion 98-047
October 27, 1998; University of Minnesota
98-047
University of Minnesota
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-046
1998-10-19T15:15:43Z
1998-10-19T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, how are the following data classified: individuals' names, addresses, telephone numbers and specific requests regarding services provided by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, how are the following data classified: individuals' names, addresses, telephone numbers and specific requests regarding services provided by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District?
267047
Advisory Opinion 98-046
October 19, 1998; Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
98-046
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
Security information
Entity's discretion to withhold
Security information
Security information, Entity's discretion to withhold
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-045
1998-10-19T15:14:43Z
1998-10-19T15:14:43Z
How are data submitted by an applicant or a licensed school to obtain Minnesota Higher Education Services Office's (HESO) approval of a proposed program classified under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is HESO allowed to share a copy of the program proposal documentation with anyone other than personnel from the applicant or school?
How are data submitted by an applicant or a licensed school to obtain Minnesota Higher Education Services Office's (HESO) approval of a proposed program classified under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is HESO allowed to share a copy of the program proposal documentation with anyone other than personnel from the applicant or school?
267589
Advisory Opinion 98-045
October 19, 1998; Minnesota Higher Education Services Office
98-045
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office
Licensing data
Data not on individuals
Licensing data (13.41)
Licensing data
Licensing data, Data not on individuals, Licensing data (13.41)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-044
1998-09-25T15:14:43Z
1998-09-25T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency respond in a timely fashion to a request by the Star Tribune for access to data?
Did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency violate the Star Tribune's rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 if it did not cite the statutory basis for denying the request?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency respond in a timely fashion to a request by the Star Tribune for access to data?
Did the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency violate the Star Tribune's rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 if it did not cite the statutory basis for denying the request?
267996
Advisory Opinion 98-044
September 25, 1998; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
98-044
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-043
1998-09-18T15:14:43Z
1998-09-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a complaint against a City of New Market employee?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in a complaint against a City of New Market employee?
267884
Advisory Opinion 98-043
September 18, 1998; City of New Market
98-043
City of New Market
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Purpose of notice - informed choice
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4), Purpose of notice - informed choice
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-042
1998-09-02T15:14:43Z
1998-09-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Section 181.932, would the rights of certain Koch Refining Company employees be violated if the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released, to the public, data contained in the employees' statements regarding the MPCA's investigation of Koch?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Section 181.932, would the rights of certain Koch Refining Company employees be violated if the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released, to the public, data contained in the employees' statements regarding the MPCA's investigation of Koch?
267797
Advisory Opinion 98-042
September 2, 1998; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
98-042
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Civil investigative data
Data subjects
Educational data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Tennessen and whistleblower law
Individual vs. person (13.02, subd. 4, 5 and 10)
Pollution Control Agency
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Law enforcement agencies exempt
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Whistleblowers (181.932)
Civil investigative data, Data subjects, Educational data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Civil investigative data, Data subjects, Educational data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Tennessen and whistleblower law, Individual vs. person (13.02, subd. 4, 5 and 10), Pollution Control Agency, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17), Law enforcement agencies exempt, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4), Whistleblowers (181.932)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-040
1998-08-14T15:14:43Z
1998-08-14T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Hennepin Conservation District respond properly to H's January 13, 1998, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Hennepin Conservation District respond properly to H's February 9, 1998, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Hennepin Conservation District respond properly to H's January 13, 1998, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Hennepin Conservation District respond properly to H's February 9, 1998, request for access to data?
267656
Advisory Opinion 98-040
August 14, 1998; Hennepin County Conservation District
98-040
Hennepin County Conservation District
Attorney data
Litigation
Request for data through attorney
Data involved in litigation
Attorney data, Litigation
Attorney data, Litigation, Request for data through attorney, Data involved in litigation
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-039
1998-08-10T15:14:43Z
1998-08-10T15:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's charge of $1.50 per page for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Is the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's charge of $1.50 per page for copies of public government data allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267404
Advisory Opinion 98-039
August 10, 1998; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
98-039
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Copy costs
Existence of data
Cost of creating new data
Copy costs, Existence of data
Copy costs, Existence of data, Cost of creating new data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-038
1998-07-30T15:14:43Z
1998-07-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 97, Moose Lake, respond appropriately to a May 18, 1998, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 97, Moose Lake, respond appropriately to a May 18, 1998, request for access to data?
267363
Advisory Opinion 98-038
July 30, 1998; School District 97 (Moose Lake)
98-038
School District 97 (Moose Lake)
Personnel data
Alcohol and drug test data
Collective bargaining agreements
Data subject access to personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Alcohol and drug test data, Collective bargaining agreements, Data subject access to personnel data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-037
1998-07-29T15:14:43Z
1998-07-29T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues Chapter 13, is the City of Wanamingo's charge for copies of public data allowable: $.25 per page plus the cost of the time involved to retrieve, compile and copy documents?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statues Chapter 13, is the City of Wanamingo's charge for copies of public data allowable: $.25 per page plus the cost of the time involved to retrieve, compile and copy documents?
267950
Advisory Opinion 98-037
July 29, 1998; City of Wanamingo
98-037
City of Wanamingo
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 98-036
1998-07-02T15:14:43Z
1998-07-02T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board fully comply with a February 26, 1998, request for access to data, and was the response timely?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, did the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board fully comply with a February 26, 1998, request for access to data, and was the response timely?
267550
Advisory Opinion 98-036
July 2, 1998; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
98-036
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Attorney data
Inspection
Attorney data
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Attorney data, Inspection
Attorney data, Inspection, Attorney data, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-035
1998-06-22T15:15:43Z
1998-06-22T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, inappropriately disseminate private data about C to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, inappropriately disseminate private data about C to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security.
266862
Advisory Opinion 98-035
June 22, 1998; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
98-035
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Educational data
Data sharing
Definition (13.02, subd. 5)
Educational data, Data sharing
Educational data, Data sharing, Definition (13.02, subd. 5)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-034
1998-06-22T15:14:43Z
1998-06-22T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, inappropriately disseminate private data about A to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, did School District 272, Eden Prairie, inappropriately disseminate private data about A to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security?
267426
Advisory Opinion 98-034
June 22, 1998; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
98-034
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Personnel data
Data sharing
Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9)
Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3)
Unemployment compensation
Personnel data, Data sharing
Personnel data, Data sharing, Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9), Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3), Unemployment compensation
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-033
1998-06-16T15:15:43Z
1998-06-16T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data in Exhibit No. 1a which have been redacted from the investigation report set forth in Exhibit No. 1b?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in Exhibits Nos. 10, 13-23, and written summaries?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data in Exhibit No. 1a which have been redacted from the investigation report set forth in Exhibit No. 1b?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in Exhibits Nos. 10, 13-23, and written summaries?
267755
Advisory Opinion 98-033
June 16, 1998; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
98-033
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Educational data
Charter schools
Charter schools
Educational data
Educational data, Charter schools, Charter schools
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-032
1998-06-16T15:14:43Z
1998-06-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Corrections respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
267654
Advisory Opinion 98-032
June 16, 1998; Minnesota Department of Corrections
98-032
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Security information
Corrections and detention data (13.85)
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security information
Security information, Corrections and detention data (13.85), Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-031
1998-06-11T15:14:43Z
1998-06-11T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation responded properly to a January 16, 1998 (later clarified in a letter dated March 31, 1998), request for access to the following data collected/created/received from January 1, 1994, to present:
a version of the Death Review Index that includes the names of the dead persons; and
copies of reports and other documents concerning death cases (those under full or limited review) that were created or compiled by the Ombudsman's office after the death of the subject?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation responded properly to a January 16, 1998 (later clarified in a letter dated March 31, 1998), request for access to the following data collected/created/received from January 1, 1994, to present:
a version of the Death Review Index that includes the names of the dead persons; and
copies of reports and other documents concerning death cases (those under full or limited review) that were created or compiled by the Ombudsman's office after the death of the subject?
267705
Advisory Opinion 98-031
June 11, 1998; Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation
98-031
Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Response to data requests
Welfare data
Decedents (13.10)
Decedents
Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (245.91 - 245.97)
No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
Response to data requests, Welfare data
Response to data requests, Welfare data, Decedents (13.10), Decedents, Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (245.91 - 245.97), No change in classification (13.03, subd. 4(c))
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 98-030
1998-06-04T15:16:43Z
1998-06-04T15:16:43Z
Does a per page photocopying fee of $0.60 quoted by St. Louis County violate K's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04 and Minnesota Rules Sections 9500.2740, subpart 11, and 9500.0130, subpart 4?
Does a per page photocopying fee of $0.60 quoted by St. Louis County violate K's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04 and Minnesota Rules Sections 9500.2740, subpart 11, and 9500.0130, subpart 4?
267534
Advisory Opinion 98-030
June 4, 1998; St. Louis County
98-030
St. Louis County
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects
Public and not public data
Multiple data subjects
Multiple data subjects, Multiple data subjects, Public and not public data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-029
1998-06-04T15:15:43Z
1998-06-04T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Commerce respond properly to a March 29, 1998, request for access to the "Commissioner's Daily Schedule for late September and early October 1997?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Commerce respond properly to a March 29, 1998, request for access to the "Commissioner's Daily Schedule for late September and early October 1997?"
267267
Advisory Opinion 98-029
June 4, 1998; Minnesota Department of Commerce
98-029
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Schedules/calendars
Appointment calendars
Schedules/calendars
Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-028
1998-06-04T15:14:43Z
1998-06-04T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
266958
Advisory Opinion 98-028
June 4, 1998; City of St. Cloud
98-028
City of St. Cloud
Response to data requests
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-027
1998-05-20T15:14:43Z
1998-05-20T15:14:43Z
Are photographs of current and past employees of the Blaine Police Department "government data" and/or "personnel data" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43?
If photographs of current and past employees are government data and/or personnel data, what is their classification pursuant to Chapter 13?
Is a "Tennessen Warning" required prior to the taking of employee photographs, regardless of purpose or use for such photographs?
Is "informed consent" of the individual subject (the person photographed) required to display her/his picture, and does it make a difference where in the government facility the picture is displayed before informed consent is required?
If photographs of current employees are taken with their voluntary consent and paid for with other than government funds, are they (the photographs) government data and subject to the provisions of Chapter 13?
Are photographs of current and past employees of the Blaine Police Department "government data" and/or "personnel data" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43?
If photographs of current and past employees are government data and/or personnel data, what is their classification pursuant to Chapter 13?
Is a "Tennessen Warning" required prior to the taking of employee photographs, regardless of purpose or use for such photographs?
Is "informed consent" of the individual subject (the person photographed) required to display her/his picture, and does it make a difference where in the government facility the picture is displayed before informed consent is required?
If photographs of current employees are taken with their voluntary consent and paid for with other than government funds, are they (the photographs) government data and subject to the provisions of Chapter 13?
267511
Advisory Opinion 98-027
May 20, 1998; City of Blaine
98-027
City of Blaine
Personnel data
Photographs of employees
Employee photos
Personnel data
Personnel data, Photographs of employees, Employee photos
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-026
1998-05-19T15:14:43Z
1998-05-19T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Metropolitan 911 Board: data that "identify the location and coverage of the cell sites of cellular and other wireless carriers?"
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Metropolitan 911 Board: data that "identify the location and coverage of the cell sites of cellular and other wireless carriers?"
267424
Advisory Opinion 98-026
May 19, 1998; Metropolitan 911 Board
98-026
Metropolitan 911 Board
Trade secret
Metropolitan 911 Board
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b))
Wireless carriers/telephone service
Trade secret
Trade secret, Metropolitan 911 Board, Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b)), Wireless carriers/telephone service
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-025
1998-05-15T15:14:43Z
1998-05-15T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not provide a timely response to data requested by C in his/her February 11, 1997, letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not provide a timely response to data requested by Mr. Nickitas in his September 5, 1997, letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not fully comply with data requested by C in his/her February 11, 1997, letter, i.e., a June 19, 1996, letter written by "Mr. Bye" and a letter "of apology?"
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not provide a timely response to data requested by C in his/her February 11, 1997, letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not provide a timely response to data requested by Mr. Nickitas in his September 5, 1997, letter?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, were C's rights violated if School District 709, Duluth, did not fully comply with data requested by C in his/her February 11, 1997, letter, i.e., a June 19, 1996, letter written by "Mr. Bye" and a letter "of apology?"
267896
Advisory Opinion 98-025
May 15, 1998; School District 709 (Duluth)
98-025
School District 709 (Duluth)
Requests for data
Location of data
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Requests for data
Requests for data, Location of data, To responsible authority or designated person, required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-024
1998-05-14T15:15:43Z
1998-05-14T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, did School District 317, Deer River, respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, did School District 317, Deer River, respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
267860
Advisory Opinion 98-024
May 14, 1998; School District 317 (Deer River)
98-024
School District 317 (Deer River)
Personnel data
Names of employees
Employee name
Personnel data
Personnel data, Names of employees, Employee name
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-023
1998-05-14T15:14:43Z
1998-05-14T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in Exhibits A through E, which relate to an issue involving a City of Barnesville employee?
What is the classification of the data contained in Exhibits A through E, which relate to an issue involving a City of Barnesville employee?
267334
Advisory Opinion 98-023
May 14, 1998; City of Barnesville
98-023
City of Barnesville
Personnel data
Defined
Personnel data
Personnel data, Defined
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-022
1998-05-13T15:15:43Z
1998-05-13T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Independent School District 197 respond appropriately to a data subject's verbal and written requests for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Independent School District 197 respond appropriately to a data subject's verbal and written requests for access to data?
267966
Advisory Opinion 98-022
May 13, 1998; School District 197 (Mendota Heights)
98-022
School District 197 (Mendota Heights)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-021
1998-05-13T15:14:43Z
1998-05-13T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services respond appropriately to a request to inspect and obtain copies of government data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota State Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services respond appropriately to a request to inspect and obtain copies of government data?
267575
Advisory Opinion 98-021
May 13, 1998; Minnesota State Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
98-021
Minnesota State Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Legislative authority and intent
Licensing data
Licensing data (13.41)
Licensing data (13.41)
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data
Legislative authority and intent, Licensing data, Licensing data (13.41), Licensing data (13.41)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-020
1998-04-29T15:15:43Z
1998-04-29T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may ISD #196 release, as public data, multiple sets of summary data regarding students with common student identifiers that would allow for correlation or cross-referencing of the data, where the school district believes that such correlation could lead to the identification of the individual students?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may ISD #196 release, as public data, a copy of a teacher's grade book (with student names removed), which includes multiple elements of summary data correlated as to each student, where the school district believes that such correlation could lead to the identification of the individual students?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may ISD #196 release, as public data, multiple sets of summary data regarding students with common student identifiers that would allow for correlation or cross-referencing of the data, where the school district believes that such correlation could lead to the identification of the individual students?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may ISD #196 release, as public data, a copy of a teacher's grade book (with student names removed), which includes multiple elements of summary data correlated as to each student, where the school district believes that such correlation could lead to the identification of the individual students?
267409
Advisory Opinion 98-020
April 29, 1998; School District 196 (Rosemount)
98-020
School District 196 (Rosemount)
Educational data
Educational data
Summary data
Grade book or testing data
Summary data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Educational data, Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Educational data, Summary data, Grade book or testing data, Summary data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-019
1998-04-29T15:14:43Z
1998-04-29T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did ISD #196 respond appropriately to a January 20, 1998, request for access to the following data: "[t]he total number of A, B, C, D, F and incomplete letter grades given out in each of the American History classes which Ms. Henderson taught first trimester."
Are the following copying charges allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13:
(A) $35.90 for two hours of labor to copy two cassette tapes.
(B) $17.95 for one hour of labor to compile grades in three classes.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did ISD #196 respond appropriately to a January 20, 1998, request for access to the following data: "[t]he total number of A, B, C, D, F and incomplete letter grades given out in each of the American History classes which Ms. Henderson taught first trimester."
Are the following copying charges allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13:
(A) $35.90 for two hours of labor to copy two cassette tapes.
(B) $17.95 for one hour of labor to compile grades in three classes.
267703
Advisory Opinion 98-019
April 29, 1998; School District 196 (Rosemount)
98-019
School District 196 (Rosemount)
Educational data
Summary data
Grade book or testing data
Summary data
Costs
Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Summary data, Grade book or testing data, Summary data, Costs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-018
1998-04-23T15:14:43Z
1998-04-23T15:14:43Z
Did the Minnesota Department of Economic Security violate M's rights by inappropriately disseminating private data about M?
Did the Minnesota Department of Economic Security violate M's rights by inappropriately disseminating private data about M?
267658
Advisory Opinion 98-018
April 23, 1998; School District 15 (St. Francis)
98-018
School District 15 (St. Francis)
Data subjects
Data sharing
Rehabilitation data (13.791)
Vocational rehabilitation data
Data subjects, Data sharing
Data subjects, Data sharing, Rehabilitation data (13.791), Vocational rehabilitation data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-017
1998-04-17T15:14:43Z
1998-04-17T15:14:43Z
Was an individual's right to gain access to public data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, violated because the City of Eagan denied her access to the following data: appraisals prepared for the Oak Chase Addition relative to Public Improvement Project 725?
Was an individual's right to gain access to public data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, violated because the City of Eagan denied her access to the following data: appraisals prepared for the Oak Chase Addition relative to Public Improvement Project 725?
267385
Advisory Opinion 98-017
April 17, 1998; City of Eagan
98-017
City of Eagan
Civil investigative data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Relationship to Chapter 13
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Relationship to Chapter 13
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-016
1998-04-03T16:15:43Z
1998-04-03T16:15:43Z
An employee of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was disciplined. The employee grieved the matter and it went to arbitration. Before the arbitrator rendered a decision, a settlement was reached in which the discipline was rescinded and related records were to be expunged. What is the classification of the Department's data (investigative files, expunged disciplinary letters, etc.) relating to this matter?
An employee of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was disciplined. The employee grieved the matter and it went to arbitration. Before the arbitrator rendered a decision, a settlement was reached in which the discipline was rescinded and related records were to be expunged. What is the classification of the Department's data (investigative files, expunged disciplinary letters, etc.) relating to this matter?
267859
Advisory Opinion 98-016
April 3, 1998; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
98-016
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Personnel data
Settlement
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Settlement, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public, Settlement agreements
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-015
1998-04-03T16:14:43Z
1998-04-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in two letters dated January 13, 1998?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of data contained in two letters dated January 13, 1998?
267761
Advisory Opinion 98-015
April 3, 1998; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
98-015
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Personnel data
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Notice of deficiency
Personnel data
Personnel data, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Notice of deficiency
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-014
1998-04-01T16:14:43Z
1998-04-01T16:14:43Z
Would it violate a data subject's rights for a county attorney to disseminate data obtained in juvenile court delinquency and petty offense proceedings to the law enforcement agency whose officer signed the delinquency petition or issued the ticket?
Would it violate a data subject's rights for a county attorney to disseminate data obtained in juvenile court delinquency and petty offense proceedings to the law enforcement agency whose officer signed the delinquency petition or issued the ticket?
267727
Advisory Opinion 98-014
April 1, 1998; Stearns County
98-014
Stearns County
Law enforcement data
Court records (See also: Judicial branch)
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Court records (See also: Judicial branch), Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-013
1998-03-20T16:15:43Z
1998-03-20T16:15:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State: private keys from key pairs used by state and other government employees to digitally sign electronic messages?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State: private keys from key pairs used by state and other government employees to digitally sign electronic messages?
267498
Advisory Opinion 98-013
March 20, 1998; Minnesota Secretary of State
98-013
Minnesota Secretary of State
Security information
Digital signature technology (private keys)
Digital signature technology
Security information
Security information, Digital signature technology (private keys), Digital signature technology
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-012
1998-03-20T16:14:43Z
1998-03-20T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University provide a timely response, to a request for access to data dated November 25, 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University provide a timely response, to a request for access to data dated November 25, 1997?
267408
Advisory Opinion 98-012
March 20, 1998; University of Minnesota
98-012
University of Minnesota
Inspection
Requests for data
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Sufficiency of request
Inspection, Requests for data
Inspection, Requests for data, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Sufficiency of request
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-011
1998-03-19T16:15:43Z
1998-03-19T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has Benton County responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has Benton County responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
267985
Advisory Opinion 98-011
March 19, 1998; Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust
98-011
Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-010
1998-03-19T16:14:43Z
1998-03-19T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has Benton County responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has Benton County responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
268020
Advisory Opinion 98-010
March 19, 1998; Benton County
98-010
Benton County
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-009
1998-03-03T16:14:43Z
1998-03-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University provide a timely response, to a request for access to data dated October 6, 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University provide a timely response, to a request for access to data dated October 6, 1997?
267163
Advisory Opinion 98-009
March 3, 1998; University of Minnesota
98-009
University of Minnesota
Inspection
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-008
1998-02-25T16:14:43Z
1998-02-25T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University fully comply with the requests and were the responses timely, to requests for access to data dated June 10, 1997, and July 23, 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University fully comply with the requests and were the responses timely, to requests for access to data dated June 10, 1997, and July 23, 1997?
267542
Advisory Opinion 98-008
February 25, 1998; University of Minnesota
98-008
University of Minnesota
Educational data
Personnel data
Collective bargaining agreements
Complainant identity
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Educational data, Personnel data
Educational data, Personnel data, Collective bargaining agreements, Complainant identity, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-007
1998-02-13T16:14:43Z
1998-02-13T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 (subdivision 2), 13.05, 13.43, and 13.49, have the rights of the data subjects been violated because the Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission did not provide a Tennessen Warning notice upon collection of the data subjects' social security numbers and because the social security numbers have been disseminated without the data subjects' permission?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 (subdivision 2), 13.05, 13.43, and 13.49, have the rights of the data subjects been violated because the Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission did not provide a Tennessen Warning notice upon collection of the data subjects' social security numbers and because the social security numbers have been disseminated without the data subjects' permission?
267818
Advisory Opinion 98-007
February 13, 1998; City of Grand Rapids
98-007
City of Grand Rapids
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3)
Tennessen distinction
Alcohol and drug test data
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3), Tennessen distinction, Alcohol and drug test data, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-006
1998-02-09T16:14:43Z
1998-02-09T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University fully comply with the requests and were the responses timely, to requests for access to data dated June 26, 1997, and August 4, 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the University of Minnesota respond properly, i.e., did the University fully comply with the requests and were the responses timely, to requests for access to data dated June 26, 1997, and August 4, 1997?
267330
Advisory Opinion 98-006
February 9, 1998; University of Minnesota
98-006
University of Minnesota
Personnel data
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Complainant identity
Personnel data
Personnel data, Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f)), Complainant identity
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-005
1998-02-03T16:14:43Z
1998-02-03T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Commerce respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Commerce respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
267961
Advisory Opinion 98-005
February 3, 1998; Minnesota Department of Commerce
98-005
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-004
1998-01-30T16:14:43Z
1998-01-30T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in the Level II Sex Offender notification fact sheet?
If a Level II Sex Offender notification fact sheet contains private data, can the District release the private data to staff, students, and/or parents or guardians?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, what is the classification of the data contained in the Level II Sex Offender notification fact sheet?
If a Level II Sex Offender notification fact sheet contains private data, can the District release the private data to staff, students, and/or parents or guardians?
267602
Advisory Opinion 98-004
January 30, 1998; School District 2862 (Jackson County Central)
98-004
School District 2862 (Jackson County Central)
Law enforcement data
Sex offender
Sex offender
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Sex offender, Sex offender
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-003
1998-01-27T16:14:43Z
1998-01-27T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, were M's rights violated when the Minnesota Department of Public Safety collected private data about M and 1) did not provide him/her with a complete "Tennessen Warning" notice and 2) disseminated those data in contrast to what was described in the limited notice?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, were M's rights violated when the Minnesota Department of Public Safety collected private data about M and 1) did not provide him/her with a complete "Tennessen Warning" notice and 2) disseminated those data in contrast to what was described in the limited notice?
267370
Advisory Opinion 98-003
January 27, 1998; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
98-003
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Employment setting
Purpose and intended use of data
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Employment setting, Purpose and intended use of data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-002
1998-01-23T16:14:43Z
1998-01-23T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in the Clay County "Staff Assessment and Action Plan?"
What is the classification of the data contained in the Clay County "Staff Assessment and Action Plan?"
267204
Advisory Opinion 98-002
January 23, 1998; Clay County
98-002
Clay County
Personnel data
Consultants
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Personnel data, Consultants, Multiple data subjects
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 98-001
1998-01-09T16:14:43Z
1998-01-09T16:14:43Z
Did the District comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, when it collected private data from H about H upon his/her being hired in 1991?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, in 1994, did the District inappropriately disseminate data about H to Lori A. Olson Investigations?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District respond properly to an April 5, 1994, request for access to data from the data subject (see Exhibit D, numbers 1 and 4).
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the District respond properly to a June 14, 1994, request for access to data? (See Exhibit F.)
Were H's rights under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, violated when s/he sought access to all data about him/herself and was provided access to some but not all of the data? (Specifically, H apparently requested access to the data in October/November 1996 - see Exhibit H - and inspected the data on November 5, 1996. In April of 1997, H received from the District two documents - see Exhibit Q - the dates of which suggest that the District was in possession of these documents prior to the November 5, 1996, inspection.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did District staff respond properly to a March 26, 1997, request for access to data by apparently stating that certain data were not accessible because the staff person had a law degree and certain materials about H were privileged?
Were H's rights under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, violated when s/he sought access to all data about him/herself and was provided access to some but not all of the data? (Specifically, on March 26, 1997, H apparently requested access to all data about him/her. In a letter dated July 8, 1997 (see Exhibit O), H's manager informed H that certain documents came into the possession of the District in March of 1997. However, these documents were apparently not provided to H on March 26, 1997.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District inappropriately disseminate data about H to two consultants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District respond properly to a June 25, 1997, request for access to the following data: a list of all people who had received H's personal mail? (See Exhibit N.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District inappropriately disseminate, to other District staff members, data about H contained in a report dated July 14, 1997? (See Exhibit P.)
Did the District comply with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, when it collected private data from H about H upon his/her being hired in 1991?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, in 1994, did the District inappropriately disseminate data about H to Lori A. Olson Investigations?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District respond properly to an April 5, 1994, request for access to data from the data subject (see Exhibit D, numbers 1 and 4).
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the District respond properly to a June 14, 1994, request for access to data? (See Exhibit F.)
Were H's rights under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, violated when s/he sought access to all data about him/herself and was provided access to some but not all of the data? (Specifically, H apparently requested access to the data in October/November 1996 - see Exhibit H - and inspected the data on November 5, 1996. In April of 1997, H received from the District two documents - see Exhibit Q - the dates of which suggest that the District was in possession of these documents prior to the November 5, 1996, inspection.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did District staff respond properly to a March 26, 1997, request for access to data by apparently stating that certain data were not accessible because the staff person had a law degree and certain materials about H were privileged?
Were H's rights under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, violated when s/he sought access to all data about him/herself and was provided access to some but not all of the data? (Specifically, on March 26, 1997, H apparently requested access to all data about him/her. In a letter dated July 8, 1997 (see Exhibit O), H's manager informed H that certain documents came into the possession of the District in March of 1997. However, these documents were apparently not provided to H on March 26, 1997.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District inappropriately disseminate data about H to two consultants?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District respond properly to a June 25, 1997, request for access to the following data: a list of all people who had received H's personal mail? (See Exhibit N.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, did the District inappropriately disseminate, to other District staff members, data about H contained in a report dated July 14, 1997? (See Exhibit P.)
267882
Advisory Opinion 98-001
January 9, 1998; Hennepin County Conservation District
98-001
Hennepin County Conservation District
Data subjects
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Disclosure or Dissemination of data
Data subject access to personnel data
Statute of limitations
Employment setting
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Disclosure or Dissemination of data, Data subject access to personnel data, Statute of limitations, Employment setting
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-055
1997-12-31T16:15:43Z
1997-12-31T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.03 and 13.43, has the University of Minnesota responded properly to an October 13, 1997, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.03 and 13.43, has the University of Minnesota responded properly to an October 13, 1997, request for access to data?
266261
Advisory Opinion 97-055
December 31, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-055
University of Minnesota
Inspection
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-054
1997-12-31T16:14:43Z
1997-12-31T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue: 1) the Department's unit valuation detail for the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DM&IR) for property taxes payable in 1997 and 1998; and 2) the Department's Apportionment Worksheet for determining 1997 market values for the DM&IR for St. Louis County?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Revenue: 1) the Department's unit valuation detail for the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DM&IR) for property taxes payable in 1997 and 1998; and 2) the Department's Apportionment Worksheet for determining 1997 market values for the DM&IR for St. Louis County?
267673
Advisory Opinion 97-054
December 31, 1997; Minnesota Department of Revenue
97-054
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Government Data
Railway unit valuation data
Revenue data
Government Data
Government Data, Railway unit valuation data, Revenue data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-053
1997-12-23T16:16:43Z
1997-12-23T16:16:43Z
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?
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?
266734
Advisory Opinion 97-053
December 23, 1997; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
97-053
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Data subjects, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-052
1997-12-23T16:15:43Z
1997-12-23T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has the Minnesota Department of Finance responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has the Minnesota Department of Finance responded appropriately to a request for access to data?
266812
Advisory Opinion 97-052
December 23, 1997; Minnesota Department of Finance
97-052
Minnesota Department of Finance
Response to data requests
Legislative data/Legislative and budget proposals (13.605 / 13.646)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Legislative data/Legislative and budget proposals (13.605 / 13.646)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-051
1997-12-23T16:14:43Z
1997-12-23T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Valley Action Council improperly release private data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Valley Action Council improperly release private data?
266865
Advisory Opinion 97-051
December 23, 1997; Minnesota Valley Action Council
97-051
Minnesota Valley Action Council
Litigation
Subpoenas
Litigation
Litigation, Subpoenas
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-050
1997-12-19T16:14:43Z
1997-12-19T16:14:43Z
Would it be a violation of students' rights under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.32 if School District #347, Willmar, disseminated (without obtaining either consent or a court order) the following data to law enforcement officials:
data regarding actual or suspected criminal activity by students, such as assault or possession of illegal drugs, which occurs at school, on school property, or at a school-related event;
data that identify students who meet law enforcement officials' description of gang-related actions and/or paraphernalia; and/or
data that identify students who meet law enforcement officials' description of suspected illegal drug or chemical users?
When disclosure of private educational data is authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 3 (i), can only those data described in Section 13.32, subdivision 8, be disseminated?
Would it be a violation of students' rights under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.32 if School District #347, Willmar, disseminated (without obtaining either consent or a court order) the following data to law enforcement officials:
data regarding actual or suspected criminal activity by students, such as assault or possession of illegal drugs, which occurs at school, on school property, or at a school-related event;
data that identify students who meet law enforcement officials' description of gang-related actions and/or paraphernalia; and/or
data that identify students who meet law enforcement officials' description of suspected illegal drug or chemical users?
When disclosure of private educational data is authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 3 (i), can only those data described in Section 13.32, subdivision 8, be disseminated?
267439
Advisory Opinion 97-050
December 19, 1997; School District 347 (Willmar)
97-050
School District 347 (Willmar)
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement/juvenile justice system
Health and safety emergency
Educational data disclosure
Educational data, Law enforcement data
Educational data, Law enforcement data, Law enforcement/juvenile justice system, Health and safety emergency, Educational data disclosure
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-049
1997-12-10T16:14:43Z
1997-12-10T16:14:43Z
Has Independent School District 196 complied with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 in denying public access to a copy of the District's employee e-mail directory?
Has Independent School District 196 complied with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 in denying public access to a copy of the District's employee e-mail directory?
267322
Advisory Opinion 97-049
December 10, 1997; School District 196 (Rosemount)
97-049
School District 196 (Rosemount)
Personnel data
Email addresses
Personnel data
Personnel data, Email addresses
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-048
1997-11-18T16:14:43Z
1997-11-18T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office respond appropriately to a June 20, 1997, request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office respond appropriately to a June 20, 1997, request for access to data?
266295
Advisory Opinion 97-048
November 18, 1997; Ramsey County
97-048
Ramsey County
Personnel data
Reprimand
Personnel data
Personnel data, Reprimand
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-047
1997-11-17T16:14:43Z
1997-11-17T16:14:43Z
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?
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?
267935
Advisory Opinion 97-047
November 17, 1997; Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center
97-047
Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-046
1997-11-03T16:14:43Z
1997-11-03T16:14:43Z
Has the City of St. Paul complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, in charging $1,020.60 for copies of public data?
Has the City of St. Paul complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, in charging $1,020.60 for copies of public data?
267651
Advisory Opinion 97-046
November 3, 1997; City of St. Paul
97-046
City of St. Paul
Copy costs
Existence of data
Cost of creating new data
Telephone records/bills
Copy costs, Existence of data
Copy costs, Existence of data, Cost of creating new data, Telephone records/bills
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-045
1997-10-31T16:14:43Z
1997-10-31T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and federal rules regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, did School District #194 inappropriately disseminate educational data about B's two children?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and federal rules regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, did School District #194 inappropriately disseminate educational data about B's two children?
267753
Advisory Opinion 97-045
October 31, 1997; School District 194 (Lakeville)
97-045
School District 194 (Lakeville)
Educational data
Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2)
Alcohol and drug treatment records
Educational data
Educational data, Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2), Alcohol and drug treatment records
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-044
1997-10-23T15:14:43Z
1997-10-23T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, has Mower County responded properly to a July 23, 1997, request for access to data about the deceased data subject?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, has Mower County responded properly to a July 23, 1997, request for access to data about the deceased data subject?
267200
Advisory Opinion 97-044
October 23, 1997; Mower County
97-044
Mower County
Welfare data
Response to data requests
Decedents (13.10)
Welfare data, Response to data requests
Welfare data, Response to data requests, Decedents (13.10)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-043
1997-10-20T15:14:43Z
1997-10-20T15:14:43Z
Did Wadena County comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, when, as part of an evaluation, it collected information about the data subject?
Did Wadena County comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, when, as part of an evaluation, it collected information about the data subject?
267250
Advisory Opinion 97-043
October 20, 1997; Wadena County
97-043
Wadena County
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Purpose of notice - informed choice
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Purpose of notice - informed choice
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-042
1997-10-09T15:14:43Z
1997-10-09T15:14:43Z
Did Hennepin County Medical Center comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in charging a data subject's representative $19.08 for copies of the data subject's medical data?
Did Hennepin County Medical Center comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in charging a data subject's representative $19.08 for copies of the data subject's medical data?
267547
Advisory Opinion 97-042
October 9, 1997; Hennepin County
97-042
Hennepin County
Copy costs
Medical data (144.335 / 144.291-144.298)
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Copy costs
Copy costs, Medical data (144.335 / 144.291-144.298), Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-041
1997-10-03T15:15:43Z
1997-10-03T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, has the University of Minnesota responded to the following request for government data made in a letter dated May 27, 1997: all existing data pertaining to the WCHA Audit?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, has the University of Minnesota responded to the following request for government data made in a letter dated May 27, 1997: all existing data pertaining to the WCHA Audit?
267936
Advisory Opinion 97-041
October 3, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-041
University of Minnesota
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-040
1997-10-03T15:14:43Z
1997-10-03T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, has the University of Minnesota responded properly to requests for access to government data made by Tom Lamphere on June 19, 1997, and June 24, 1997?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, has the University of Minnesota responded properly to requests for access to government data made by Tom Lamphere on June 19, 1997, and June 24, 1997?
266729
Advisory Opinion 97-040
October 3, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-040
University of Minnesota
Inspection
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-039
1997-09-24T15:14:43Z
1997-09-24T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in the following documents maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Service: documents submitted to the Department by a member of a consulting firm with which the Department has contracted?
What is the classification of the data contained in the following documents maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Service: documents submitted to the Department by a member of a consulting firm with which the Department has contracted?
267128
Advisory Opinion 97-039
September 24, 1997; Minnesota Department of Public Service
97-039
Minnesota Department of Public Service
Government Data
Consultants
Government Data
Government Data, Consultants
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-038
1997-09-23T15:14:43Z
1997-09-23T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Lakeville Police Department complied with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in charging a data subject $6.50 ($5 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page) for copies of data concerning the data subject?
Has the City of Lakeville Police Department complied with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in charging a data subject $6.50 ($5 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page) for copies of data concerning the data subject?
268031
Advisory Opinion 97-038
September 23, 1997; City of Lakeville
97-038
City of Lakeville
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-037
1997-09-03T15:14:43Z
1997-09-03T15:14:43Z
Are the financial records of the general fund of the City of Lafayette Fire Department Relief Association public data under the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Are the financial records of the general fund of the City of Lafayette Fire Department Relief Association public data under the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
266652
Advisory Opinion 97-037
September 3, 1997; City of Lafayette
97-037
City of Lafayette
Government Data
Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Government Data
Government Data, Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-036
1997-08-20T15:14:43Z
1997-08-20T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, did the City of Corcoran properly respond to a March 7, 1997, request for access to the following data: all written materials received by the Corcoran City Council for purposes of that day's council meeting?
Did the Corcoran City Council provide appropriate access to the public for all written materials discussed at the April 10, 1997, council meeting?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, did the City of Corcoran properly respond to a March 7, 1997, request for access to the following data: all written materials received by the Corcoran City Council for purposes of that day's council meeting?
Did the Corcoran City Council provide appropriate access to the public for all written materials discussed at the April 10, 1997, council meeting?
266748
Advisory Opinion 97-036
August 20, 1997; City of Corcoran
97-036
City of Corcoran
Open Meeting Law
Printed materials
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Printed materials
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-035
1997-08-14T15:14:43Z
1997-08-14T15:14:43Z
Has the University of Minnesota responded properly, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, to a request for the following data:
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Food Service charge" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni;
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Twin Ports mailing service" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni;
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Copying" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni; and
Copies of all original receipts from the liquor store that supplied the beverages for the November 22, 1996, Glensheen Dinner, including the itemized receipt of all beverages ordered
Has the University of Minnesota responded properly, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, to a request for the following data:
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Food Service charge" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni;
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Twin Ports mailing service" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni;
Copies of itemized receipts for the "Copying" for the 10/19/96 brunch for UMD football alumni; and
Copies of all original receipts from the liquor store that supplied the beverages for the November 22, 1996, Glensheen Dinner, including the itemized receipt of all beverages ordered
266820
Advisory Opinion 97-035
August 14, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-035
University of Minnesota
Response to data requests
Untimely, generally
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Untimely, generally
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-034
1997-08-12T15:14:43Z
1997-08-12T15:14:43Z
Has the Minnesota Department of Transportation responded properly, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, to a data subject's request for access to data?
Has the Minnesota Department of Transportation responded properly, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, to a data subject's request for access to data?
267378
Advisory Opinion 97-034
August 12, 1997; Minnesota Department of Transportation
97-034
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Educational data
Personnel data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Data subject access to personnel data
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Educational data, Personnel data
Educational data, Personnel data, Civil investigative data (13.39), Data subject access to personnel data, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Labor/union access (13.43, subd. 6)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-033
1997-08-06T15:14:43Z
1997-08-06T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, have the data subject's rights been violated if the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA) classifies as public and releases the following data: data contained in the April 1992 report issued by an administrative law judge that relate to action taken on the data subject's disability case?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, have the data subject's rights been violated if the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA) classifies as public and releases the following data: data contained in the April 1992 report issued by an administrative law judge that relate to action taken on the data subject's disability case?
267557
Advisory Opinion 97-033
August 6, 1997; Public Employees Retirement Association
97-033
Public Employees Retirement Association
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Office of administrative hearings OAH
Open Meeting Law
Closed meetings
Record of meeting
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Office of administrative hearings OAH, Open Meeting Law, Closed meetings, Record of meeting, Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-032
1997-08-01T15:14:43Z
1997-08-01T15:14:43Z
Has School District #273, Edina, failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, because it did not provide a Tennessen Warning notice to H and H's parents upon collection of data in the following situations: 1) upon application for H to participate in the 1996-1997 Buddies program; 2) during a June 5, 1996, meeting with District staff; and 3) during an August 7, 1996, meeting with District staff.
Does the "Edina Buddies Program - Parent/Guardian Expectations" consent to release form utilized by School District #273, Edina, comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4 (d); Minnesota Rules Section 1205.1400; 20 U.S.C. 123g (b)(1) and (b)(2)(A); and 34 CFR 99.30?
Has School District #273, Edina, failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, because it did not provide a Tennessen Warning notice to H and H's parents upon collection of data in the following situations: 1) upon application for H to participate in the 1996-1997 Buddies program; 2) during a June 5, 1996, meeting with District staff; and 3) during an August 7, 1996, meeting with District staff.
Does the "Edina Buddies Program - Parent/Guardian Expectations" consent to release form utilized by School District #273, Edina, comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4 (d); Minnesota Rules Section 1205.1400; 20 U.S.C. 123g (b)(1) and (b)(2)(A); and 34 CFR 99.30?
267637
Advisory Opinion 97-032
August 1, 1997; School District 273 (Edina)
97-032
School District 273 (Edina)
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Tennessen warning
Tennessen warning
Educational data
Frequency in giving notice
Volunteering data vs. request to supply data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Tennessen warning, Tennessen warning, Educational data, Frequency in giving notice, Volunteering data vs. request to supply data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-031
1997-07-30T15:14:43Z
1997-07-30T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has the City of Roseville responded properly to the following requests for access to government data:
"breakdown of 1996 TIF collections by project by district, as requested last spring" (see letters dated January 3, 1997, and May 15, 1997);
"please prepare copies of any insurance policies (contracts) that bear on paying for lawsuits against the City that were in existence from the time Dave Weir (Woodbridge) first filed his lawsuit against the City of Roseville up through April 15, 1997" (see April 15, 1997, fax, and May 15, 1997, letter);
"recap of 1996 TIF activity, overall, and by TIF district, and a recap of TIF fund balances as of December 31, 1996" (see January 3, 1996, letter and May 15, 1997, letter);
"copy of any independent appraisals, if any, that support the resale value of $4,731,661 used in alternative B'" (see May 15, 1997, letter); and
"copy of the 1996 Audited Financial Statements of the City" (see May 15, 1997, letter).
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has the City of Roseville responded properly to the following requests for access to government data:
"breakdown of 1996 TIF collections by project by district, as requested last spring" (see letters dated January 3, 1997, and May 15, 1997);
"please prepare copies of any insurance policies (contracts) that bear on paying for lawsuits against the City that were in existence from the time Dave Weir (Woodbridge) first filed his lawsuit against the City of Roseville up through April 15, 1997" (see April 15, 1997, fax, and May 15, 1997, letter);
"recap of 1996 TIF activity, overall, and by TIF district, and a recap of TIF fund balances as of December 31, 1996" (see January 3, 1996, letter and May 15, 1997, letter);
"copy of any independent appraisals, if any, that support the resale value of $4,731,661 used in alternative B'" (see May 15, 1997, letter); and
"copy of the 1996 Audited Financial Statements of the City" (see May 15, 1997, letter).
267732
Advisory Opinion 97-031
July 30, 1997; City of Roseville
97-031
City of Roseville
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-030
1997-07-18T15:14:43Z
1997-07-18T15:14:43Z
Is the County's investigative report public data which may be released to the press?
Is the County's investigative report private data on the County Employee?
Assuming that the report is private data on the County Employee, does City Employee A have any greater right to have access to the data than the general public?
If City Employee A is the "subject of" government data stored by the County, how is this data classified with respect to this non-employee?
If the answer to either question number 1 or 3 is yes, may the County redact the identity of the County Employee who filed the complaint? May he County redact the identities of the City employees who were interviewed?
Is the County's investigative report public data which may be released to the press?
Is the County's investigative report private data on the County Employee?
Assuming that the report is private data on the County Employee, does City Employee A have any greater right to have access to the data than the general public?
If City Employee A is the "subject of" government data stored by the County, how is this data classified with respect to this non-employee?
If the answer to either question number 1 or 3 is yes, may the County redact the identity of the County Employee who filed the complaint? May he County redact the identities of the City employees who were interviewed?
267685
Advisory Opinion 97-030
July 18, 1997; Blue Earth County
97-030
Blue Earth County
Personnel data
Work assignment requires access
Personnel data
Personnel data, Work assignment requires access
Julie Smith Zuidema for Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-029
1997-07-16T15:14:43Z
1997-07-16T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Anfinson have the right to gain access to the following data maintained by the University of Minnesota from November 1, 1995, to the present: personal calendars maintained by the members and staff of the Board of Regents; and schedules or scheduling records prepared in connection with official activities of the Regents?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Anfinson have the right to gain access to the following data maintained by the University of Minnesota from November 1, 1995, to the present: personal calendars maintained by the members and staff of the Board of Regents; and schedules or scheduling records prepared in connection with official activities of the Regents?
266749
Advisory Opinion 97-029
July 16, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-029
University of Minnesota
Schedules/calendars
Appointment calendars
Schedules/calendars
Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-028
1997-07-03T15:14:43Z
1997-07-03T15:14:43Z
Is the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, summary data under Minn. Stat. 13.01, subd. 19?
If the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, is not summary data, is it otherwise public?
If the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, is not summary data, must the Department of Children, Families, and Learning prepare a summary version of the database for the Star Tribune?
If the Department does prepare such a summary version of the database, may it require the Star Tribune to pay for the cost of doing so?
Is the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, summary data under Minn. Stat. 13.01, subd. 19?
If the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, is not summary data, is it otherwise public?
If the MARSS database, with student names and social security numbers removed, is not summary data, must the Department of Children, Families, and Learning prepare a summary version of the database for the Star Tribune?
If the Department does prepare such a summary version of the database, may it require the Star Tribune to pay for the cost of doing so?
267596
Advisory Opinion 97-028
July 3, 1997; Minnesota Department of Children, Families, Learning
97-028
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, Learning
Educational data
Summary data
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual
MARSS (MN Automated Reporting Student System)
Summary data
Costs
Educational data, Summary data
Educational data, Summary data, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual, Combining data elements may uniquely identify an individual, MARSS (MN Automated Reporting Student System), Summary data, Costs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-027
1997-07-02T15:14:43Z
1997-07-02T15:14:43Z
Must the School District release the contents of an investigation report, or additional information regarding the complaints which were the subject of the investigation which was received subsequent to the completion of the report, when no disciplinary action has been taken against the employee?
Must the School District release the contents of an investigation report, or additional information regarding the complaints which were the subject of the investigation which was received subsequent to the completion of the report, when no disciplinary action has been taken against the employee?
267236
Advisory Opinion 97-027
July 2, 1997; School District 347 (Willmar)
97-027
School District 347 (Willmar)
Personnel data
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Personnel data
Personnel data, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-026
1997-06-11T15:14:43Z
1997-06-11T15:14:43Z
Would the rights of a data subject be violated, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, if a government entity provided access to the following data which appear on payroll checks: date of issue, number of check, name of employee, amount of payment, and endorsements?
Is a government entity required to respond to serial requests for public government data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, where the government entity has provided the requested public data in other formats and there has been no change in the data?
Is a government entity obligated, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to create data in a format that has been specifically requested where the government entity has provided the public data in a different format?
Would the rights of a data subject be violated, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, if a government entity provided access to the following data which appear on payroll checks: date of issue, number of check, name of employee, amount of payment, and endorsements?
Is a government entity required to respond to serial requests for public government data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, where the government entity has provided the requested public data in other formats and there has been no change in the data?
Is a government entity obligated, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to create data in a format that has been specifically requested where the government entity has provided the public data in a different format?
267359
Advisory Opinion 97-026
June 11, 1997; School District 203 (Hayfield)
97-026
School District 203 (Hayfield)
Personnel data
Requests for data
Time sheets or payroll
Serial requests
Personnel data, Requests for data
Personnel data, Requests for data, Time sheets or payroll, Serial requests
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-025
1997-05-30T15:14:43Z
1997-05-30T15:14:43Z
Has the University of Minnesota responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Mr. Lamphere's December 23, 1996, request for access to data?
Has the University of Minnesota responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Mr. Lamphere's March 12, 1997, request for access to data?
Has the University of Minnesota responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Mr. Lamphere's December 23, 1996, request for access to data?
Has the University of Minnesota responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Mr. Lamphere's March 12, 1997, request for access to data?
267454
Advisory Opinion 97-025
May 30, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-025
University of Minnesota
Civil investigative data
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
Internal audit
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Requestor must be informed
Civil investigative data, Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Civil investigative data, Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, Internal audit, Civil investigative data (13.39), Requestor must be informed
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-024
1997-05-21T15:15:43Z
1997-05-21T15:15:43Z
What is the classification of certain data, other than blood alcohol content of each of the involved individuals, maintained by the City of Winona Police Department relating to the fatal car accident which occurred on March 1, 1997?
What is the classification of certain data, other than blood alcohol content of each of the involved individuals, maintained by the City of Winona Police Department relating to the fatal car accident which occurred on March 1, 1997?
267539
Advisory Opinion 97-024
May 21, 1997; City of Winona
97-024
City of Winona
Law enforcement data
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Traffic accidents (169.09)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-023
1997-05-21T15:14:43Z
1997-05-21T15:14:43Z
What is the classification, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, of the following data maintained by the City of Winona Police Department: the blood alcohol content of each of the five individuals who were involved in the fatal accident on March 1, 1997.
What is the classification, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, of the following data maintained by the City of Winona Police Department: the blood alcohol content of each of the five individuals who were involved in the fatal accident on March 1, 1997.
267710
Advisory Opinion 97-023
May 21, 1997; City of Winona
97-023
City of Winona
Law enforcement data
Medical examiner data
13.83
Coroner data
Blood alcohol content
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Change in classification 13.03
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Medical examiner data, 13.83, Coroner data, Blood alcohol content, Traffic accidents (169.09), Change in classification 13.03
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-022
1997-05-12T15:15:43Z
1997-05-12T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office inappropriately disseminate private data (in March of 1996) about a data subject by disclosing the data to a member of the media? (In 1991, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office had a policy regarding community relations that allowed members of the press to gain access to not public data.)
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office inappropriately disseminate private data (in March of 1996) about a data subject by disclosing the data to a member of the media? (In 1991, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office had a policy regarding community relations that allowed members of the press to gain access to not public data.)
267807
Advisory Opinion 97-022
May 12, 1997; Crow Wing County
97-022
Crow Wing County
Law enforcement data
Initial crime report (ICR)
Media access policy
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Initial crime report (ICR), Media access policy
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 97-021
1997-05-12T15:14:43Z
1997-05-12T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Fairfax relating to the 1993 Residential/Commercial Rehabilitation Grant: the names of recipients; the dates of receipt; and the amounts received?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the City of Fairfax relating to the 1993 Residential/Commercial Rehabilitation Grant: the names of recipients; the dates of receipt; and the amounts received?
266662
Advisory Opinion 97-021
May 12, 1997; City of Fairfax
97-021
City of Fairfax
Welfare data
Benefit data
Welfare data
Welfare data, Benefit data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 97-020
1997-05-07T15:15:43Z
1997-05-07T15:15:43Z
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 No. 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Ms. Morrison's request for access to the job description of a District employee?
Has Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Ms. Morrison's request for access to the teaching materials used by teachers at Clara Barton School for grades 1-3?
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 No. 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Ms. Morrison's request for access to the job description of a District employee?
Has Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, responded appropriately, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to Ms. Morrison's request for access to the teaching materials used by teachers at Clara Barton School for grades 1-3?
267855
Advisory Opinion 97-020
May 7, 1997; School District 0001 (Minneapolis)
97-020
School District 0001 (Minneapolis)
Copy costs
Data subjects
Educational data
Existence of data
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Limit on frequency of access to data
Curriculum materials
Requestor must be informed
Education data
Data revealed in request determines entity response
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Existence of data, Requests for data, Response to data requests, Limit on frequency of access to data, Curriculum materials, Requestor must be informed, Education data, Data revealed in request determines entity response
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-019
1997-05-07T15:14:43Z
1997-05-07T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.03 and/or 13.04, did the University of Minnesota-Duluth respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.03 and/or 13.04, did the University of Minnesota-Duluth respond appropriately to a request for access to data?
267604
Advisory Opinion 97-019
May 7, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-019
University of Minnesota
Redaction
Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f))
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Redaction
Redaction, Denial of access to data ? authority required (13.03, subd. 3(f)), Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-018
1997-05-05T15:15:43Z
1997-05-05T15:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, must School District 278, Orono, disclose to the subject of the complaint the contents of a harassment complaint and its investigation notes detailing the allegations where the District has reason to believe that such a release may result in harassment or harm to the complainant and/or the complainant's child?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, must District 278 disclose to the subject of the complaint documents believed by the District to be harassment data where the District has reason to believe that such a release may result in harassment or harm to the complainant and/or the complainant's child?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, must School District 278, Orono, disclose to the subject of the complaint the contents of a harassment complaint and its investigation notes detailing the allegations where the District has reason to believe that such a release may result in harassment or harm to the complainant and/or the complainant's child?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, must District 278 disclose to the subject of the complaint documents believed by the District to be harassment data where the District has reason to believe that such a release may result in harassment or harm to the complainant and/or the complainant's child?
267687
Advisory Opinion 97-018
May 5, 1997; School District 278 (Orono)
97-018
School District 278 (Orono)
Educational data
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Multiple data subjects
Complainant identity
Data subject access to personnel data
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Witness identity or statement
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data
Educational data, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Multiple data subjects, Complainant identity, Data subject access to personnel data, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Witness identity or statement
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 97-017
1997-05-05T15:14:43Z
1997-05-05T15:14:43Z
Are health and medical data maintained in the personnel file of a public employee considered medical data within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42, or personnel data under Section 13.43?
When a settlement agreement within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2 (a) (6), contains private personnel data - whether health and medical or otherwise - concerning a party to the settlement agreement, do the provisions of Section 13.43, subdivision 2 (a) 6), require disclosure of this information, together with the remainder of the settlement agreement?
Are health and medical data maintained in the personnel file of a public employee considered medical data within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42, or personnel data under Section 13.43?
When a settlement agreement within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2 (a) (6), contains private personnel data - whether health and medical or otherwise - concerning a party to the settlement agreement, do the provisions of Section 13.43, subdivision 2 (a) 6), require disclosure of this information, together with the remainder of the settlement agreement?
267364
Advisory Opinion 97-017
May 5, 1997; School District 2071 (Lake Crystal)
97-017
School District 2071 (Lake Crystal)
Litigation
Personnel data
Evidentiary privilege (Chapter 595)
Personnel files
Medical data
Settlement agreements
Change in classification 13.03
Litigation, Personnel data
Litigation, Personnel data, Evidentiary privilege (Chapter 595), Personnel files, Medical data, Settlement agreements, Change in classification 13.03
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-015
1997-04-04T16:14:43Z
1997-04-04T16:14:43Z
Were the data collected by Dr. Seymour Gross, a Hennepin County employee, from "X" done in violation of law?
If the answer to number 1 is yes, what may Hennepin County do with the data?
Was the distribution of the data about "X" by Dr. Gross to the Pre-Petition Screening Department done in violation of law?
Was the further distribution of the data about "X" to the Hennepin County Attorney's office for the purpose of drafting a commitment petition done in violation of the law?
Were the data collected by Dr. Seymour Gross, a Hennepin County employee, from "X" done in violation of law?
If the answer to number 1 is yes, what may Hennepin County do with the data?
Was the distribution of the data about "X" by Dr. Gross to the Pre-Petition Screening Department done in violation of law?
Was the further distribution of the data about "X" to the Hennepin County Attorney's office for the purpose of drafting a commitment petition done in violation of the law?
267545
Advisory Opinion 97-015
April 4, 1997; Hennepin County
97-015
Hennepin County
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Commitment pre-petition screening
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Commitment pre-petition screening, Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-014
1997-04-01T16:14:43Z
1997-04-01T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in a letter from the Rice County Attorney to the City of Northfield Police Chief regarding the City's handling of a recent murder investigation?
What is the classification of the data contained in a letter from the Rice County Attorney to the City of Northfield Police Chief regarding the City's handling of a recent murder investigation?
268026
Advisory Opinion 97-014
April 1, 1997; City of Northfield
97-014
City of Northfield
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-013
1997-03-20T16:14:43Z
1997-03-20T16:14:43Z
Is the Secretary of State's charge of $2000 for a copy of Minnesota's voter registration database allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Is the Secretary of State's charge of $2000 for a copy of Minnesota's voter registration database allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267813
Advisory Opinion 97-013
March 20, 1997; Minnesota Secretary of State
97-013
Minnesota Secretary of State
Commercial value
Copy costs
Mailing
Commercial value
Special costs (1205.0300)
Commercial value, Copy costs
Commercial value, Copy costs, Mailing, Commercial value, Special costs (1205.0300)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-012
1997-03-19T16:14:43Z
1997-03-19T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Chapter 13, may the St. Bonifacius & Minnetrista Public Safety Department charge a set fee of $25 in addition to the cost of copies of the photographs?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, is it appropriate for St. Bonifacius and Minnetrista Public Safety Department to require a consent to release authorization as described by Mr. Curtiss?
NOTE: In the January 22, 1997, letter sent to Chief Anderson, PIPA mistakenly included an issue that the Commissioner did not intend to address in this opinion. Mr. Everett did not address that issue in his response.
Pursuant to Chapter 13, may the St. Bonifacius & Minnetrista Public Safety Department charge a set fee of $25 in addition to the cost of copies of the photographs?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, is it appropriate for St. Bonifacius and Minnetrista Public Safety Department to require a consent to release authorization as described by Mr. Curtiss?
NOTE: In the January 22, 1997, letter sent to Chief Anderson, PIPA mistakenly included an issue that the Commissioner did not intend to address in this opinion. Mr. Everett did not address that issue in his response.
267345
Advisory Opinion 97-012
March 19, 1997; City of St. Bonifacius & Minnetrista Public Safety Department ("SBMPSD")
97-012
City of St. Bonifacius & Minnetrista Public Safety Department ("SBMPSD")
Copy costs
Law enforcement data
Actual cost - public
Flat or standard fee
Photographs
Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos)
Photographs
Copy costs, Law enforcement data
Copy costs, Law enforcement data, Actual cost - public, Flat or standard fee, Photographs, Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos), Photographs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-011
1997-03-11T16:14:43Z
1997-03-11T16:14:43Z
Has MSU complied with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in responding to a request for access to data made by the data subject on May 15, 1996?
Has MSU improperly disseminated private educational data about the data subject to the responsible authority's "designee"?
Has MSU infringed upon the rights of the data subject by allegedly not including information regarding its responsible authority in a public document, as required by Section 13.05, subdivision 1?
Has MSU infringed upon the rights of the data subject by allegedly not preparing a public document which sets forth the rights of data subjects pursuant to Section 13.04, and the specific procedures established by MSU for access to data by a data subject, as required by Section 13.05, subdivision 8?
Has MSU complied with Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, in responding to a request for access to data made by the data subject on May 15, 1996?
Has MSU improperly disseminated private educational data about the data subject to the responsible authority's "designee"?
Has MSU infringed upon the rights of the data subject by allegedly not including information regarding its responsible authority in a public document, as required by Section 13.05, subdivision 1?
Has MSU infringed upon the rights of the data subject by allegedly not preparing a public document which sets forth the rights of data subjects pursuant to Section 13.04, and the specific procedures established by MSU for access to data by a data subject, as required by Section 13.05, subdivision 8?
267435
Advisory Opinion 97-011
March 11, 1997; Moorhead State University
97-011
Moorhead State University
Educational data
Responsible authority
Designee appointed by Responsible Authority
Legitimate educational interest
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Educational data, Responsible authority
Educational data, Responsible authority, Designee appointed by Responsible Authority, Legitimate educational interest, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-009
1997-03-04T16:14:43Z
1997-03-04T16:14:43Z
May the University of Minnesota deny access to any of the data, exchanged between the University and the law firm of Hogan & Hartson, which relate to the development of the University Board of Regents' tenure code proposal?
May the University of Minnesota deny access to any of the data, exchanged between the University and the law firm of Hogan & Hartson, which relate to the development of the University Board of Regents' tenure code proposal?
267759
Advisory Opinion 97-009
March 4, 1997; University of Minnesota
97-009
University of Minnesota
Attorney data
Litigation
Attorney-client privilege (595.02)
Attorney data
Evidentiary privilege (Chapter 595)
Attorney data, Litigation
Attorney data, Litigation, Attorney-client privilege (595.02), Attorney data, Evidentiary privilege (Chapter 595)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-010
1997-03-03T16:14:43Z
1997-03-03T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in the arbitration award?
What is the classification of the data contained in the arbitration award?
267392
Advisory Opinion 97-010
March 3, 1997; School District 2143 (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown)
97-010
School District 2143 (Waterville-Elysian-Morristown)
Personnel data
Arbitrator decision or award
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Arbitrator decision or award, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Educational data, included (See also: Educational data - Personnel data)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-008
1997-02-25T16:14:43Z
1997-02-25T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, has the City of Minneapolis Police Department responded appropriately to J's request for access to data about J?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, has the City of Minneapolis Police Department responded appropriately to J's request for access to data about J?
267858
Advisory Opinion 97-008
February 25, 1997; City of Minneapolis
97-008
City of Minneapolis
Data subjects
Subject's right to know
Informed of existence/classification
Data subjects
Data subjects, Subject's right to know, Informed of existence/classification
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-007
1997-02-12T16:14:43Z
1997-02-12T16:14:43Z
Did personnel of the City of Menahga Police Department inappropriately disseminate data about Y, a minor?
Did personnel of the City of Menahga Police Department inappropriately disseminate data about Y, a minor?
267522
Advisory Opinion 97-007
February 12, 1997; City of Menahga
97-007
City of Menahga
Law enforcement data
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171), Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5), Traffic accidents (169.09)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-006
1997-02-03T16:14:43Z
1997-02-03T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of data which document the specific reasons for and basis of the disciplinary action taken by School District #280 against an employee who failed a drug test?
What is the classification of data which document the specific reasons for and basis of the disciplinary action taken by School District #280 against an employee who failed a drug test?
266475
Advisory Opinion 97-006
February 3, 1997; School District 280 (Richfield)
97-006
School District 280 (Richfield)
Personnel data
Alcohol and drug test data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Alcohol and drug test data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-005
1997-01-31T16:14:43Z
1997-01-31T16:14:43Z
Is it appropriate, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, for Carver County to charge a fee for inspection of public data?
Has Carver County responded to a request for access to public data within the time frame requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3?
Is it appropriate, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3, for Carver County to charge a fee for inspection of public data?
Has Carver County responded to a request for access to public data within the time frame requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 3?
267700
Advisory Opinion 97-005
January 31, 1997; Carver County
97-005
Carver County
Copy costs
Litigation
Prepayment
Data involved in litigation
Copy costs, Litigation
Copy costs, Litigation, Prepayment, Data involved in litigation
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-004
1997-01-21T16:14:43Z
1997-01-21T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Metropolitan Airports Commission: the names and addresses of the 149 homeowners whose houses were blower door tested since October of 1995?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Metropolitan Airports Commission: the names and addresses of the 149 homeowners whose houses were blower door tested since October of 1995?
266689
Advisory Opinion 97-004
January 21, 1997; Metropolitan Airports Commission
97-004
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Welfare data
Benefit data
Welfare data
Welfare data, Benefit data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-003
1997-01-17T16:14:43Z
1997-01-17T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in a report relating to the resignation of Larry Barnhardt, former president of St. Cloud Technical College?
What is the classification of the data contained in a report relating to the resignation of Larry Barnhardt, former president of St. Cloud Technical College?
267412
Advisory Opinion 97-003
January 17, 1997; St Cloud Technical College
97-003
St Cloud Technical College
Personnel data
Complaint or charge
Public official · Public personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Complaint or charge, Public official · Public personnel data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-002
1997-01-15T16:14:43Z
1997-01-15T16:14:43Z
Does Mr. Haatvedt have the right, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to gain access to the "Friday Memo" or "Friday Status Report" and attachments, prepared by the City Administrator and distributed to the Grand Rapids City Council?
Does Mr. Haatvedt have the right, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to gain access to the "Friday Memo" or "Friday Status Report" and attachments, prepared by the City Administrator and distributed to the Grand Rapids City Council?
267991
Advisory Opinion 97-002
January 15, 1997; City of Grand Rapids
97-002
City of Grand Rapids
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 97-001
1997-01-02T16:14:43Z
1997-01-02T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has Ramsey County responded appropriately to Mr. Plisner's October 25, 1996, request for access to public data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, has Ramsey County responded appropriately to Mr. Plisner's October 25, 1996, request for access to public data?
267592
Advisory Opinion 97-001
January 2, 1997; Ramsey County
97-001
Ramsey County
Personnel data
Response to data requests
Time sheets or payroll
Inappropriate response, generally
Personnel data, Response to data requests
Personnel data, Response to data requests, Time sheets or payroll, Inappropriate response, generally
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-064
1996-12-31T16:15:43Z
1996-12-31T16:15:43Z
Is Mr. Fiecke entitled to gain access to all public data the Douglas County Sheriff's Department maintains about Jerry Werner, an employee of the Department?
Is Douglas County's photocopy charge of "$.50 per page plus time" allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Is Mr. Fiecke entitled to gain access to all public data the Douglas County Sheriff's Department maintains about Jerry Werner, an employee of the Department?
Is Douglas County's photocopy charge of "$.50 per page plus time" allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267123
Advisory Opinion 96-064
December 31, 1996; Douglas County
96-064
Douglas County
Copy costs
Justification of costs
Copy costs
Copy costs, Justification of costs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-063
1996-12-31T16:14:43Z
1996-12-31T16:14:43Z
Is L entitled to gain access to the medical records of L's two minor children that are maintained by Southwest Family Services?
Is L entitled to gain access to the medical records of L's two minor children that are maintained by Southwest Family Services?
267438
Advisory Opinion 96-063
December 31, 1996; Southwest Family Services
96-063
Southwest Family Services
Data subjects
Educational data
Welfare data
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Social services/welfare data
Rule 29 facilities
Data subjects, Educational data, Welfare data
Data subjects, Educational data, Welfare data, Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293), Social services/welfare data, Rule 29 facilities
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-062
1996-12-26T16:14:43Z
1996-12-26T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, was J entitled to receive a "Tennessen Warning," at a meeting with J's supervisors on July 12, 1995?
Does Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4, forbid a governmental entity from using for any purpose, private or confidential data collected absent a Tennessen Warning?
Did the City of Oakdale violate J's rights as a data subject, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.705, subdivisions 1d (c) and 1d (d), when it closed a meeting for consideration of allegations or charges against J, when J specifically requested that the meeting be open to the public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, was J entitled to receive a "Tennessen Warning," at a meeting with J's supervisors on July 12, 1995?
Does Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4, forbid a governmental entity from using for any purpose, private or confidential data collected absent a Tennessen Warning?
Did the City of Oakdale violate J's rights as a data subject, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.705, subdivisions 1d (c) and 1d (d), when it closed a meeting for consideration of allegations or charges against J, when J specifically requested that the meeting be open to the public?
267349
Advisory Opinion 96-062
December 26, 1996; City of Oakdale
96-062
City of Oakdale
Data subjects
Educational data
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Open at employee request
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Open at employee request, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-061
1996-12-18T16:15:43Z
1996-12-18T16:15:43Z
Did Chisago Lakes Independent School District 2144 violate A's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, by improperly disseminating educational data about A?
Did Chisago Lakes Independent School District 2144 violate A's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, by improperly disseminating educational data about A?
267562
Advisory Opinion 96-061
December 18, 1996; School District 2144 (Chisago Lakes)
96-061
School District 2144 (Chisago Lakes)
Educational data
Legitimate educational interest
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Educational data
Educational data, Legitimate educational interest, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-060
1996-12-18T16:15:43Z
1996-12-18T16:15:43Z
Has the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03 in response to a request for access to data?
Has the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03 in response to a request for access to data?
267994
Advisory Opinion 96-060
December 18, 1996; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
96-060
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-059
1996-12-18T16:14:43Z
1996-12-18T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of summary accident history data contained in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety accident report database?
What is the classification of summary accident history data contained in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety accident report database?
267201
Advisory Opinion 96-059
December 18, 1996; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
96-059
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Summary data
Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data)
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Summary data
Summary data, Summary data (See also: Educational data - Summary data), Traffic accidents (169.09)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-058
1996-12-11T16:17:43Z
1996-12-11T16:17:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is the entire report about the City of Montevideo Police Department classified as public?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is the entire report about the City of Montevideo Police Department classified as public?
267518
Advisory Opinion 96-058
December 11, 1996; City of Montevideo
96-058
City of Montevideo
Personnel data
Consultants
Multiple data subjects
Performance data/evaluations
Personnel data
Personnel data, Consultants, Multiple data subjects, Performance data/evaluations
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-057
1996-12-11T16:16:43Z
1996-12-11T16:16:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is Mr. Claypatch entitled to gain access to copies of the certified payroll records of Total Fire Protection, Inc., on the Byrne and Neil elementary school projects?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is Mr. Claypatch entitled to gain access to copies of the certified payroll records of Total Fire Protection, Inc., on the Byrne and Neil elementary school projects?
267373
Advisory Opinion 96-057
December 11, 1996; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
96-057
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Civil investigative data
Records management/retention
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Labor and Industry Department
Records retention schedule
Civil investigative data, Records management/retention
Civil investigative data, Records management/retention, Civil investigative data (13.39), Labor and Industry Department, Records retention schedule
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-056
1996-12-11T16:15:43Z
1996-12-11T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Browning have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. McKenna's appointment book?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Browning have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. McKenna's appointment book?
267237
Advisory Opinion 96-056
December 11, 1996; Ramsey County
96-056
Ramsey County
Schedules/calendars
Appointment calendars
Schedules/calendars
Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-055
1996-12-11T16:14:43Z
1996-12-11T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Shaffer have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. Beaulieu's appointment calendars?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Shaffer have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. Beaulieu's appointment calendars?
266731
Advisory Opinion 96-055
December 11, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
96-055
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Schedules/calendars
Appointment calendars
Schedules/calendars
Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-054
1996-12-04T16:14:43Z
1996-12-04T16:14:43Z
Would the statutory rights of a data subject be violated if, in upholding the obligation to report health information to an agency, a provider did not document the report in the patient's health record as the report of health information did not constitute a release of the health record or a component of the health record?
Would the statutory rights of a data subject be violated if, in responding to a request via a legal document to provide health information, the provider documented the release by placing a copy of the legal document in the patient's record?
Does the 1996 change in Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, subdivision 3a(g), mandate any particular format by which a provider must document a release authorized by law?
Do the provisions in Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, subdivision 3a(d)(1)-(3), and subdivision 3a(g), apply only when the data subject's provider is asked to release the subject's health record, or a component part of the health record, to an entity external to the provider?
Would the statutory rights of a data subject be violated if, in upholding the obligation to report health information to an agency, a provider did not document the report in the patient's health record as the report of health information did not constitute a release of the health record or a component of the health record?
Would the statutory rights of a data subject be violated if, in responding to a request via a legal document to provide health information, the provider documented the release by placing a copy of the legal document in the patient's record?
Does the 1996 change in Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, subdivision 3a(g), mandate any particular format by which a provider must document a release authorized by law?
Do the provisions in Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, subdivision 3a(d)(1)-(3), and subdivision 3a(g), apply only when the data subject's provider is asked to release the subject's health record, or a component part of the health record, to an entity external to the provider?
267460
Advisory Opinion 96-054
December 4, 1996; Douglas County
96-054
Douglas County
Legislative authority and intent
Health records
Health care record, defined
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Health records, Health care record, defined, Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-053
1996-12-03T16:14:43Z
1996-12-03T16:14:43Z
Is L entitled to gain access to medical records about L's minor child which are maintained by Children's Health Care of Minneapolis?
Is L entitled to gain access to medical records about L's minor child which are maintained by Children's Health Care of Minneapolis?
266577
Advisory Opinion 96-053
December 3, 1996; Children's Health Care of Minneapolis
96-053
Children's Health Care of Minneapolis
Welfare data
Rule 29 facilities
Welfare data
Welfare data, Rule 29 facilities
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-052
1996-12-02T16:15:43Z
1996-12-02T16:15:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, may N listen, free of charge, to the audiotape of the 911 telephone call placed by N?
Pursuant to Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, may N view, free of charge, a transcript of the audiotape of the 911 telephone call placed by an individual other than N?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, is N entitled to gain access to an audio recording of the communication between a 911 dispatcher and the police officers which occurred as a result of N's 911 call?
Has the Saint Paul Police Department met its time frame obligation under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, to provide N with access to the data referenced above in Issues 1 and 3?
Does $30.00 represent the actual cost, pursuant to Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, to transcribe an audiotape of approximately one-minute?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, may N listen, free of charge, to the audiotape of the 911 telephone call placed by N?
Pursuant to Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, may N view, free of charge, a transcript of the audiotape of the 911 telephone call placed by an individual other than N?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, is N entitled to gain access to an audio recording of the communication between a 911 dispatcher and the police officers which occurred as a result of N's 911 call?
Has the Saint Paul Police Department met its time frame obligation under Section 13.04, subdivision 3, to provide N with access to the data referenced above in Issues 1 and 3?
Does $30.00 represent the actual cost, pursuant to Section 13.82, subdivision 3a, to transcribe an audiotape of approximately one-minute?
267723
Advisory Opinion 96-052
December 2, 1996; City of St. Paul
96-052
City of St. Paul
Copy costs
Inspection
Law enforcement data
911 tape transcript
911 audiotape
Law enforcement (13.82)
Copy costs, Inspection, Law enforcement data
Copy costs, Inspection, Law enforcement data, 911 tape transcript, 911 audiotape, Law enforcement (13.82)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 96-051
1996-12-02T16:14:43Z
1996-12-02T16:14:43Z
Has the City of Elk River complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
Is the City's photocopy charge to a data subject of $5.00 for the first page, and $.25 for each page thereafter, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Has the City of Elk River complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
Is the City's photocopy charge to a data subject of $5.00 for the first page, and $.25 for each page thereafter, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267383
Advisory Opinion 96-051
December 2, 1996; City of Elk River
96-051
City of Elk River
Copy costs
Requests for data
Employee wage/labor cost
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
To responsible authority or designated person, required
Copy costs, Requests for data
Copy costs, Requests for data, Employee wage/labor cost, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3), To responsible authority or designated person, required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-050
1996-11-27T16:14:43Z
1996-11-27T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the information the City of Dilworth relied upon in reaching its decision to terminate J's employment?
What is the classification of the information the City of Dilworth relied upon in reaching its decision to terminate J's employment?
266673
Advisory Opinion 96-050
November 27, 1996; City of Dilworth
96-050
City of Dilworth
Personnel data
Veterans Preference Act
Personnel data
Personnel data, Veterans Preference Act
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-049
1996-11-26T16:14:43Z
1996-11-26T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the Minnesota Fire Information Reporting System (MFIRS) Reports, Numbers 1-4, that are filed with the State Fire Marshal?
What is the classification of the Minnesota Fire Information Reporting System (MFIRS) Reports, Numbers 1-4, that are filed with the State Fire Marshal?
267144
Advisory Opinion 96-049
November 26, 1996; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
96-049
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Government Data
Fire Marshal data
Government Data
Government Data, Fire Marshal data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-048
1996-11-12T16:14:43Z
1996-11-12T16:14:43Z
Did District 721 violate Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when a District employee disseminated data contained in a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Form about a student and his/her father to the student's mother? (The disseminations allegedly occurred in February or March of 1995, and in the fall of 1995.)
Did the apparent destruction of educational data (school counselor's notes) by a District 721 employee violate the rights of access pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 3, of the student and her/his father?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.04, subdivision 3, by failing to provide the following data about a student and her/his father upon their May 24, 1996, request for access to data: data contained in a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report and data contained in a Rice County Child Abuse Interview on School Property notification?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.05, subdivision 5, by failing to ensure that data contained in the following documents about the student and her/his father are accurate, complete, and current: the school counselor's notes, a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report, and a Rice County Child Abuse Interview on School Property notification?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.04, subdivision 3, by failing to notify the data requestors that the District would require an additional five days to respond to their May 24, 1996, request?
Did District 721 violate Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when a District employee disseminated data contained in a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Form about a student and his/her father to the student's mother? (The disseminations allegedly occurred in February or March of 1995, and in the fall of 1995.)
Did the apparent destruction of educational data (school counselor's notes) by a District 721 employee violate the rights of access pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 3, of the student and her/his father?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.04, subdivision 3, by failing to provide the following data about a student and her/his father upon their May 24, 1996, request for access to data: data contained in a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report and data contained in a Rice County Child Abuse Interview on School Property notification?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.05, subdivision 5, by failing to ensure that data contained in the following documents about the student and her/his father are accurate, complete, and current: the school counselor's notes, a Rice County Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Report, and a Rice County Child Abuse Interview on School Property notification?
Did District 721 violate Section 13.04, subdivision 3, by failing to notify the data requestors that the District would require an additional five days to respond to their May 24, 1996, request?
267394
Advisory Opinion 96-048
November 12, 1996; School District 721 (New Prague)
96-048
School District 721 (New Prague)
Data subjects
Educational data
Records management/retention
Complete and current 13.05
Data access to data subject
Parent of dependent adult student
Instructional personnel
Notes, "desk drawer notes"
Education data
Records retention schedule
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Data subjects, Educational data, Records management/retention
Data subjects, Educational data, Records management/retention, Complete and current 13.05, Data access to data subject, Parent of dependent adult student, Instructional personnel, Notes, "desk drawer notes", Education data, Records retention schedule, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-047
1996-11-06T16:14:43Z
1996-11-06T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, must a government entity honor standing requests for data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42, what is the classification of directory information on persons recently discharged from Weiner Memorial Medical Center?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, must a government entity honor standing requests for data?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42, what is the classification of directory information on persons recently discharged from Weiner Memorial Medical Center?
267805
Advisory Opinion 96-047
November 6, 1996; Weiner Memorial Medical Center
96-047
Weiner Memorial Medical Center
Requests for data
Standing requests
Tennessen warning
Directory information
Standing requests for data
Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning
Requests for data, Standing requests, Tennessen warning, Directory information, Standing requests for data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-046
1996-11-01T16:14:43Z
1996-11-01T16:14:43Z
Does Mr. Shaw have the right to inspect data maintained by the University of Minnesota which document the dollar amounts, including damages awards, paid by the University to settle discrimination claims?
Does Mr. Shaw have the right to inspect data maintained by the University of Minnesota which document the dollar amounts, including damages awards, paid by the University to settle discrimination claims?
267706
Advisory Opinion 96-046
November 1, 1996; University of Minnesota
96-046
University of Minnesota
Personnel data
Responsible authority
Resignation
Responsible authority (RA)
Personnel data, Responsible authority
Personnel data, Responsible authority, Resignation, Responsible authority (RA)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-045
1996-10-30T16:14:43Z
1996-10-30T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of the data contained in each of the documents identified by School District 324 as exhibits 1-9? (The documents are copies of correspondence from District 324 to either one or several employees.)
What is the classification of the data contained in the two documents identified by District 324 as exhibit 10? (The documents are (1) a copy of correspondence from an outside entity relating to a District employee and (2) a copy of correspondence from the District to the same employee.)
What is the classification of the data contained in each of the documents identified by School District 324 as exhibits 1-9? (The documents are copies of correspondence from District 324 to either one or several employees.)
What is the classification of the data contained in the two documents identified by District 324 as exhibit 10? (The documents are (1) a copy of correspondence from an outside entity relating to a District employee and (2) a copy of correspondence from the District to the same employee.)
267502
Advisory Opinion 96-045
October 30, 1996; School District 324 (Jackson)
96-045
School District 324 (Jackson)
Personnel data
Defined
Notice of deficiency
Reprimand
Personnel data
Personnel data, Defined, Notice of deficiency, Reprimand
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-044
1996-10-23T15:14:43Z
1996-10-23T15:14:43Z
Does Mr. Lennes, on behalf of his client Builders Staff Corporation, have the right to gain access to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry data provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations that relate to Builders Staff's application for approval of a collective bargaining agreement?
Does Mr. Lennes, on behalf of his client Builders Staff Corporation, have the right to gain access to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry data provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations that relate to Builders Staff's application for approval of a collective bargaining agreement?
267895
Advisory Opinion 96-044
October 23, 1996; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
96-044
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Civil investigative data
Litigation
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Other states' laws
Pending legal actions
Civil investigative data, Litigation
Civil investigative data, Litigation, Civil investigative data (13.39), Other states' laws, Pending legal actions
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-043
1996-10-18T15:14:43Z
1996-10-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, are the notes made by Officer Johnson regarding his response to the 911 call made by N accessible to N?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, are the notes made by Officer Johnson regarding his response to the 911 call made by N accessible to N?
267683
Advisory Opinion 96-043
October 18, 1996; City of St. Paul
96-043
City of St. Paul
Copy costs
Existence of data
Law enforcement data
Response to data requests
Data does not exist
Law enforcement (13.82)
Copy costs, Existence of data, Law enforcement data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Law enforcement data, Response to data requests, Data does not exist, Law enforcement (13.82)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-042
1996-09-18T15:14:43Z
1996-09-18T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Dr. Willard Miller inappropriately gain access to private data about K, a University of Minnesota student?
Did Dr. Willard Miller violate a provision of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 3 (e), by not documenting the disclosure of private educational data on K?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, did Dr. Willard Miller inappropriately disseminate private data about K?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did Dr. Willard Miller inappropriately gain access to private data about K, a University of Minnesota student?
Did Dr. Willard Miller violate a provision of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 3 (e), by not documenting the disclosure of private educational data on K?
Pursuant to Chapter 13, did Dr. Willard Miller inappropriately disseminate private data about K?
267601
Advisory Opinion 96-042
September 18, 1996; University of Minnesota
96-042
University of Minnesota
Data subjects
Educational data
Electronic data
Informed consent
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Legitimate educational interest
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Email/internet
Implied vs. written
Email
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Data subjects, Educational data, Electronic data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Electronic data, Informed consent, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Legitimate educational interest, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Email/internet, Implied vs. written, Email, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-041
1996-09-06T15:14:43Z
1996-09-06T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety: the names of individuals whose licenses have been suspended for failure to meet child support and maintenance obligations?
What is the classification of the following data maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety: the names of individuals whose licenses have been suspended for failure to meet child support and maintenance obligations?
267817
Advisory Opinion 96-041
September 6, 1996; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
96-041
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Data sharing
Change in classification 13.03
Child support
Data sharing
Data sharing, Change in classification 13.03, Child support
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-040
1996-09-04T15:14:43Z
1996-09-04T15:14:43Z
Does K have the right to gain access to all of the data of which K is the subject, related to K's child support case, maintained by Olmsted County?
Does K have the right to gain access to all of the data of which K is the subject, related to K's child support case, maintained by Olmsted County?
267783
Advisory Opinion 96-040
09/04/1996; Olmsted County
96-040
Olmsted County
Attorney data
County attorney
Regardless of physical form
Child support
Attorney data
Attorney data, County attorney, Regardless of physical form, Child support
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-039
1996-08-27T15:14:43Z
1996-08-27T15:14:43Z
Did Hibbing Independent School District 701 violate M's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, by improperly disseminating educational data about M?
Did Hibbing Independent School District 701 violate M's rights, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, by improperly disseminating educational data about M?
267302
Advisory Opinion 96-039
August 27, 1996; School District 701 (Hibbing)
96-039
School District 701 (Hibbing)
Educational data
County attorney
Educational data
Educational data, County attorney
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-037
1996-08-14T15:14:43Z
1996-08-14T15:14:43Z
Are Douglas County's copying charges of $.50 per page, and $40.46 per hour preparation fee, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, and Minnesota Rules Part 1205.0400?
Are Douglas County's copying charges of $.50 per page, and $40.46 per hour preparation fee, allowable under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, and Minnesota Rules Part 1205.0400?
266486
Advisory Opinion 96-037
August 14, 1996; Douglas County
96-037
Douglas County
Copy costs
No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Copy costs
Copy costs, No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-038
1996-08-14T15:14:43Z
1996-08-14T15:14:43Z
Has an individual's right to gain access to government data been violated when, in response to a request for access to public data, a government entity takes the position that, because the requestor has initiated a lawsuit against the entity, the requestor can gain access to the data only by acting through the requestor's attorney and in compliance with the rules of civil procedure?
Has an individual's right to gain access to government data been violated when, in response to a request for access to public data, a government entity takes the position that, because the requestor has initiated a lawsuit against the entity, the requestor can gain access to the data only by acting through the requestor's attorney and in compliance with the rules of civil procedure?
267779
Advisory Opinion 96-038
August 14, 1996; St. Paul Technical College
96-038
St. Paul Technical College
Attorney data
Legislative authority and intent
Litigation
Request for data through attorney
Attorney data
Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5)
Attorney data, Legislative authority and intent, Litigation
Attorney data, Legislative authority and intent, Litigation, Request for data through attorney, Attorney data, Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-036
1996-08-08T15:14:43Z
1996-08-08T15:14:43Z
Are the Humane Society investigators' reports of farm inspections of two persons currently on probation, and subject to certain conditions of that probation, public data?
Are the Humane Society investigators' reports of farm inspections of two persons currently on probation, and subject to certain conditions of that probation, public data?
267536
Advisory Opinion 96-036
August 8, 1996; Carver/Scott County
96-036
Carver/Scott County
Response to data requests
Court services data (13.84)
Humane Society investigation data
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Court services data (13.84), Humane Society investigation data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-035
1996-08-05T15:15:43Z
1996-08-05T15:15:43Z
Are proposals submitted to School District 284, Wayzata, in response to Wayzata's Request for Proposal (RFP) for Finance and Student Systems, public data?
Are proposals submitted to School District 284, Wayzata, in response to Wayzata's Request for Proposal (RFP) for Finance and Student Systems, public data?
267890
Advisory Opinion 96-035
August 5, 1996; School District 284 (Wayzata)
96-035
School District 284 (Wayzata)
Trade secret
RFP (request for proposals/request for bids
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Determination made by entity
Trade secret
Trade secret, RFP (request for proposals/request for bids, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Determination made by entity
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-034
1996-08-05T15:14:43Z
1996-08-05T15:14:43Z
Did School District 191, Burnsville, improperly disseminate government data about O?
Did School District 191, Burnsville, improperly disseminate government data about O?
266601
Advisory Opinion 96-034
August 5, 1996; School District 191 (Burnsville)
96-034
School District 191 (Burnsville)
Personnel data
Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-033
1996-07-29T15:14:43Z
1996-07-29T15:14:43Z
If an agreement exists which allows members of the media to inspect certain not public government data, does such an agreement violate the rights, provided by Chapter 13, of the subjects of the not public data?
If an agreement exists which allows members of the media to inspect certain not public government data, does such an agreement violate the rights, provided by Chapter 13, of the subjects of the not public data?
266944
Advisory Opinion 96-033
July 29, 1996; City of Brainerd
96-033
City of Brainerd
Law enforcement data
Media access policy
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Media access policy
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-032
1996-07-24T15:14:43Z
1996-07-24T15:14:43Z
Upon request, must Morrison County provide a computer-readable copy of the real property data sought by World Wide Data, Inc., to the extent that such data are maintained by the County in computer-readable format?
Upon request, must Morrison County provide a computer-readable copy of the real property data sought by World Wide Data, Inc., to the extent that such data are maintained by the County in computer-readable format?
267428
Advisory Opinion 96-032
July 24, 1996; Morrison County
96-032
Morrison County
Electronic data
Trade secret
Copyright
Organization of data, in general
Electronic data
Regardless of physical form
Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information)
Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property)
Trade secrets (13.37)
Electronic data, Trade secret
Electronic data, Trade secret, Copyright, Organization of data, in general, Electronic data, Regardless of physical form, Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information), Proprietary information (See also: Intellectual property), Trade secrets (13.37)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-031
1996-07-17T15:14:43Z
1996-07-17T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of data about a public employee which relate to a substantiated charge of misconduct for which discipline was imposed, when the same set of facts also lead to a finding of exoneration (no discipline imposed) on another charge, and of unsubstantiated (no discipline imposed) on two other charges?
What is the classification of data about a public employee which relate to a substantiated charge of misconduct for which discipline was imposed, when the same set of facts also lead to a finding of exoneration (no discipline imposed) on another charge, and of unsubstantiated (no discipline imposed) on two other charges?
267633
Advisory Opinion 96-031
July 17, 1996; City of Red Wing
96-031
City of Red Wing
Personnel data
Same data, different entities, different classification
Complainant access to data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Same data, different entities, different classification, Complainant access to data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-030
1996-07-16T15:14:43Z
1996-07-16T15:14:43Z
Is Mr. Ravnitzky entitled to gain access to data contained in "the list of individuals or organizations [maintained by the State Board of Investment] who are notified of upcoming Board and/or Committee meetings by the sending of an agenda in advance of the meeting"?
Is Mr. Ravnitzky entitled to gain access to data contained in "the list of individuals or organizations [maintained by the State Board of Investment] who are notified of upcoming Board and/or Committee meetings by the sending of an agenda in advance of the meeting"?
267986
Advisory Opinion 96-030
July 16, 1996; Minnesota State Board of Investment
96-030
Minnesota State Board of Investment
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-029
1996-07-12T15:14:43Z
1996-07-12T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of certain data (see numbers 1 through 7 of Rose Farley's April 10, 1996, letter) collected, created, received, or maintained by the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility (Hennepin County Workhouse)?
What is the classification of certain data (see numbers 1 through 7 of Rose Farley's April 10, 1996, letter) collected, created, received, or maintained by the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility (Hennepin County Workhouse)?
267678
Advisory Opinion 96-029
July 12, 1996; Hennepin County
96-029
Hennepin County
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Personal/psychological data defined
Legislative intent (645.16)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Personal/psychological data defined, Legislative intent (645.16)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-028
1996-07-11T15:14:43Z
1996-07-11T15:14:43Z
Is it a violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when an individual is required to inspect private government data in the presence of another individual who is not entitled to gain access to the private data being inspected, but who has been instructed by the government entity to be present while the data are being inspected?
Has the Department of Human Services complied with the requirements of Section 13.05, subdivision 1, if the "public document" made available by the Department refers to certain forms but does not include copies of those forms?
Is it a violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when an individual is required to inspect private government data in the presence of another individual who is not entitled to gain access to the private data being inspected, but who has been instructed by the government entity to be present while the data are being inspected?
Has the Department of Human Services complied with the requirements of Section 13.05, subdivision 1, if the "public document" made available by the Department refers to certain forms but does not include copies of those forms?
267640
Advisory Opinion 96-028
July 11, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Services
96-028
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Policies and Procedures
Inspection
Data subjects
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Policies and Procedures, Inspection, Data subjects
Policies and Procedures, Inspection, Data subjects, Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-027
1996-07-08T15:14:43Z
1996-07-08T15:14:43Z
Has Nicollet County met its obligation, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to provide R, through R's attorney, access to its data about S, R's minor child?
Has Nicollet County met its obligation, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to provide R, through R's attorney, access to its data about S, R's minor child?
267314
Advisory Opinion 96-027
July 8, 1996; Nicollet County
96-027
Nicollet County
Data subjects
Educational data
Minor request to withhold data
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Minor request to withhold data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 96-026
1996-06-28T15:14:43Z
1996-06-28T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Lake City complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivisions 2 and 3, and Minnesota Rules Section 1205, regarding a request for access to data?
Has the City of Lake City complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivisions 2 and 3, and Minnesota Rules Section 1205, regarding a request for access to data?
267411
Advisory Opinion 96-026
June 28, 1996; City of Lake City
96-026
City of Lake City
Response to data requests
Assessor data (13.51)
Temporary classification (13.06)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Assessor data (13.51), Temporary classification (13.06)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-025
1996-06-14T15:14:43Z
1996-06-14T15:14:43Z
Can the MDCFL provide the data requested by the Star Tribune in a manner that will not violate the rights provided for individual students under state and federal law?
Can the MDCFL provide the data requested by the Star Tribune in a manner that will not violate the rights provided for individual students under state and federal law?
266895
Advisory Opinion 96-025
June 14, 1996; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
96-025
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Educational data
Grade book or testing data
Educational data
Educational data, Grade book or testing data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-024
1996-06-10T15:14:43Z
1996-06-10T15:14:43Z
Is Mr. O'Connor entitled to a copy of the District memorandum he referred to in his letter dated April 16, 1996? Is he entitled to a copy of the "nine pages of comments" made by District staff members?
Is Mr. O'Connor entitled to a copy of the "Synoptics Report?"
Is Mr. O'Connor entitled to a copy of the District memorandum he referred to in his letter dated April 16, 1996? Is he entitled to a copy of the "nine pages of comments" made by District staff members?
Is Mr. O'Connor entitled to a copy of the "Synoptics Report?"
267960
Advisory Opinion 96-024
June 10, 1996; School District 834 (Stillwater)
96-024
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-023
1996-06-05T15:14:43Z
1996-06-05T15:14:43Z
Has School District #696, Ely, complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
Has School District #696, Ely, complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
268033
Advisory Opinion 96-023
June 5, 1996; School District 696 (Ely)
96-023
School District 696 (Ely)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-022
1996-05-30T15:14:43Z
1996-05-30T15:14:43Z
Is Mr. Northrup, the respondent in a Minnesota Department of Human Rights closed case, entitled to gain access to any of the data in the charging party's rebuttal statement?
Is Mr. Northrup, the respondent in a Minnesota Department of Human Rights closed case, entitled to gain access to any of the data in the charging party's rebuttal statement?
266719
Advisory Opinion 96-022
May 30, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
96-022
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Response to data requests
Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Human rights data (Chapter 363A / 363)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-021
1996-05-21T15:14:43Z
1996-05-21T15:14:43Z
Has the City of Stillwater complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivisions 2 and 3, and Minnesota Rules Section 1205.0300 regarding the citizen's request for access to the following data: 1) personnel data relating to the City Attorney, City Development Director, and City Engineer; and 2) premiums paid for property and casualty insurance, and a "loss" run for claims and out-of-court-settlements and any settlements not covered by insurance?
Has the City of Stillwater complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivisions 2 and 3, and Minnesota Rules Section 1205.0300 regarding the citizen's request for access to the following data: 1) personnel data relating to the City Attorney, City Development Director, and City Engineer; and 2) premiums paid for property and casualty insurance, and a "loss" run for claims and out-of-court-settlements and any settlements not covered by insurance?
267512
Advisory Opinion 96-021
May 21, 1996; City of Stillwater
96-021
City of Stillwater
Inspection
Inspection vs. copying, in general
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Inspection
Inspection, Inspection vs. copying, in general, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-020
1996-04-30T15:14:43Z
1996-04-30T15:14:43Z
Is the resignation agreement between the City and a former City employee public or private data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6), or any other law?
Is the resignation agreement between the City and a former City employee public or private data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2(a)(6), or any other law?
266849
Advisory Opinion 96-020
April 30, 1996; City of Northfield
96-020
City of Northfield
Personnel data
Settlement agreements
Personnel data
Personnel data, Settlement agreements
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-019
1996-04-29T15:14:43Z
1996-04-29T15:14:43Z
Are the terms of an agreement between the parent of a student and a school district settling a dispute and lawsuit arising out of that student's special educational program considered "educational data," as that term is defined by
Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 1, by reason of being "data on individuals maintained by a public educational agency or institution or by a person acting for the agency or institution which relates to a student?" The terms of this settlement agreement include information relative to the student's individual educational program in the School District.
Do the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32 in particular, provide a basis for treating the monetary component of a settlement of a lawsuit arising out of the education of a disabled student in a manner different from any other element of educational data maintained by the School District?
Are the terms of an agreement between the parent of a student and a school district settling a dispute and lawsuit arising out of that student's special educational program considered "educational data," as that term is defined by
Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 1, by reason of being "data on individuals maintained by a public educational agency or institution or by a person acting for the agency or institution which relates to a student?" The terms of this settlement agreement include information relative to the student's individual educational program in the School District.
Do the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32 in particular, provide a basis for treating the monetary component of a settlement of a lawsuit arising out of the education of a disabled student in a manner different from any other element of educational data maintained by the School District?
267510
Advisory Opinion 96-019
April 29, 1996; School District 876 (Annandale)
96-019
School District 876 (Annandale)
Educational data
Definition (13.02, subd. 5)
Settlement agreements
Educational data
Educational data, Definition (13.02, subd. 5), Settlement agreements
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 96-018
1996-04-15T15:14:43Z
1996-04-15T15:14:43Z
Can DHS deny K access to data maintained about K on the basis of the six-month limitation stated in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, when, according to K, a dispute or action is pending that involves the data?
Is K entitled to view all data that DHS maintains as "directory" information as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42?
Is K entitled to view the public document that DHS is required to keep under provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 1?
Can DHS deny K access to data maintained about K on the basis of the six-month limitation stated in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, when, according to K, a dispute or action is pending that involves the data?
Is K entitled to view all data that DHS maintains as "directory" information as that term is defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 13.42?
Is K entitled to view the public document that DHS is required to keep under provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 1?
267476
Advisory Opinion 96-018
April 15, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Services
96-018
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data subjects
Welfare data
Limit on frequency of access to data
Directory information
State hospital directory information
Data subjects, Welfare data
Data subjects, Welfare data, Limit on frequency of access to data, Directory information, State hospital directory information
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-017
1996-04-03T16:14:43Z
1996-04-03T16:14:43Z
May data specifically documenting the final disposition of a disciplinary action be withheld on the basis of the investigative data exceptions in Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.39 or 13.82, subdivision 5?
May data specifically documenting the final disposition of a disciplinary action be withheld on the basis of the investigative data exceptions in Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.39 or 13.82, subdivision 5?
267885
Advisory Opinion 96-017
April 3, 1996; Becker County
96-017
Becker County
Personnel data
Criminal charges against employee
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Personnel data
Personnel data, Criminal charges against employee, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-016
1996-04-01T16:14:43Z
1996-04-01T16:14:43Z
Upon a request for access to data by a data subject, does a government entity have authority, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to require the data subject to provide the following data: date of request; student number; Social Security number; specific location of the data requested; student name; student address; and student telephone number.
When a data subject has inspected or has been informed of data about him/her, does the government entity have authority, pursuant to Chapter 13, to require the data subject to sign a statement that s/he is not satisfied with the accuracy and/or completeness of the data?
Upon a request for access to data by a data subject, does a government entity have authority, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to require the data subject to provide the following data: date of request; student number; Social Security number; specific location of the data requested; student name; student address; and student telephone number.
When a data subject has inspected or has been informed of data about him/her, does the government entity have authority, pursuant to Chapter 13, to require the data subject to sign a statement that s/he is not satisfied with the accuracy and/or completeness of the data?
267798
Advisory Opinion 96-016
April 1, 1996; Moorhead State University
96-016
Moorhead State University
Data subjects
Tennessen warning
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Location of data
Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3)
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Tennessen warning, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Location of data, Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3), Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 96-015
1996-03-29T16:15:43Z
1996-03-29T16:15:43Z
Are the first and last names of Minneapolis Public School students public data?
Are the first and last names of the parents/legal guardians of Minneapolis Public School students public data?
Are the first and last names of Minneapolis Public School students public data?
Are the first and last names of the parents/legal guardians of Minneapolis Public School students public data?
267173
Advisory Opinion 96-015
March 29, 1996; School District 001 (Minneapolis)
96-015
School District 001 (Minneapolis)
Educational data
Directory information
Educational data
Educational data, Directory information
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-014
1996-03-29T16:14:43Z
1996-03-29T16:14:43Z
Has the City of Virginia complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
Does a copy charge of $.25 per page represent the "actual" costs, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 3, for copying government data?
What is a government entity's obligation, pursuant to Chapter 13, regarding protection of data on individuals?
Is the City of Virginia required, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 2, to provide a "Tennessen Warning" notice to an individual upon the City's collection of health insurance/medical data about that individual from that individual?
Has the City of Virginia complied with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3, regarding access to data by a data subject?
Does a copy charge of $.25 per page represent the "actual" costs, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 3, for copying government data?
What is a government entity's obligation, pursuant to Chapter 13, regarding protection of data on individuals?
Is the City of Virginia required, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 2, to provide a "Tennessen Warning" notice to an individual upon the City's collection of health insurance/medical data about that individual from that individual?
267414
Advisory Opinion 96-014
March 29, 1996; City of Virginia
96-014
City of Virginia
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Complete and current 13.05
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Complete and current 13.05, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 96-013
1996-03-21T16:14:43Z
1996-03-21T16:14:43Z
Has OEA complied with its obligation, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to provide Mr. Young with access to the following: any and all data, including reports, correspondence, memoranda, etc., which relate to the Compost Utilization Project?
Has OEA complied with its obligation, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to provide Mr. Young with access to the following: any and all data, including reports, correspondence, memoranda, etc., which relate to the Compost Utilization Project?
267766
Advisory Opinion 96-013
March 21, 1996; Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
96-013
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Response to data requests
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Draft documents
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Draft documents, Definition of prompt or reasonable time, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-012
1996-03-14T16:14:43Z
1996-03-14T16:14:43Z
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?
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?
267666
Advisory Opinion 96-012
March 14, 1996; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
96-012
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Data subjects
Response to data requests
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Informed of existence/classification
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Data subjects, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Informed of existence/classification, Definition of prompt or reasonable time, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-011
1996-03-06T16:14:43Z
1996-03-06T16:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4, and Minnesota Rules Part 1205.1300, how may DHS use and/or disseminate the data which relate to K's commitment as a minor, contained on the "master index file card"?
How may DHS use and/or disseminate the data, including K's Social Security Number, which relate to K's voluntary hospitalizations/treatment in 1982 and 1983, contained on the "master index file card," if those data were collected from K without proper notice, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 2?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.05, subdivision 4, and Minnesota Rules Part 1205.1300, how may DHS use and/or disseminate the data which relate to K's commitment as a minor, contained on the "master index file card"?
How may DHS use and/or disseminate the data, including K's Social Security Number, which relate to K's voluntary hospitalizations/treatment in 1982 and 1983, contained on the "master index file card," if those data were collected from K without proper notice, pursuant to Section 13.04, subdivision 2?
267342
Advisory Opinion 96-011
March 6, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Services
96-011
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data subjects
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Tennessen warning
Welfare data
Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9)
Commitment pre-petition screening
Firearms background check
Authority to regulate data practices
Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
State hospital directory information
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Welfare data
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Welfare data, Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9), Commitment pre-petition screening, Firearms background check, Authority to regulate data practices, Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), State hospital directory information
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-010
1996-02-14T16:15:43Z
1996-02-14T16:15:43Z
What is the classification of the data in the letter, dated December 18, 1995, sent by the District to B?
What is the classification of the data in the letter, dated December 18, 1995, sent by the District to B?
267864
Advisory Opinion 96-010
February 14, 1996; School District 720 (Shakopee)
96-010
School District 720 (Shakopee)
Personnel data
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Reprimand
Resignation
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Reprimand, Resignation
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-009
1996-02-14T16:14:43Z
1996-02-14T16:14:43Z
Is a parent entitled to gain access to the educational records of her/his eighteen year old child?
Is a parent entitled to gain access to the educational records of her/his eighteen year old child?
266429
Advisory Opinion 96-009
February 14, 1996; School District 577 (Willow River)
96-009
School District 577 (Willow River)
Educational data
Parent of dependent adult student
Educational data
Educational data, Parent of dependent adult student
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-008
1996-02-05T16:15:43Z
1996-02-05T16:15:43Z
What is the classification of data collected and maintained by the Capitol Complex Security Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety relating to a request from an individual for an automobile ride?
What is the classification of data collected and maintained by the Capitol Complex Security Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety relating to a request from an individual for an automobile ride?
267351
Advisory Opinion 96-008
February 5, 1996; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
96-008
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Security information
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Security service data/Capitol Security (13.861)
Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2)
Security service data (13.861)
Law enforcement data, Security information
Law enforcement data, Security information, Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4), Security service data/Capitol Security (13.861), Security information (13.37, subds. 1(a), 2), Security service data (13.861)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-007
1996-02-05T16:14:43Z
1996-02-05T16:14:43Z
Are the first and last names of Stillwater Public School ninth grade (1995 school year) students and their parents/legal guardians public data?
Is a school district required, by Chapter 13, to provide requested data in a format specified by the requestor?
Are the first and last names of Stillwater Public School ninth grade (1995 school year) students and their parents/legal guardians public data?
Is a school district required, by Chapter 13, to provide requested data in a format specified by the requestor?
266735
Advisory Opinion 96-007
February 5, 1996; School District 834 (Stillwater)
96-007
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Educational data
Directory information
Educational data
Educational data, Directory information
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-006
1996-01-30T16:14:43Z
1996-01-30T16:14:43Z
Has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources complied with the public access requirements of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when a member of the public requested access to government data and, after approximately ten weeks, has received no response?
Has the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources complied with the public access requirements of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 when a member of the public requested access to government data and, after approximately ten weeks, has received no response?
267655
Advisory Opinion 96-006
January 30, 1996; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
96-006
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Inspection
Response to data requests
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Inspection, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Inspection, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Definition of prompt or reasonable time, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-005
1996-01-25T16:15:43Z
1996-01-25T16:15:43Z
What is the classification of the names and addresses of persons or entities who currently are insured, for Dram Shop liquor liability, by the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (JUA)?
What is the classification of the names and addresses of persons or entities who currently are insured, for Dram Shop liquor liability, by the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (JUA)?
267107
Advisory Opinion 96-005
January 25, 1996; Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association
96-005
Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association
Government Data
Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (MJUA) (Superseded by MJUA v. Star Tribune, A13-2112, April 8, 2013 (Minn.))
Government Data
Government Data, Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (MJUA) (Superseded by MJUA v. Star Tribune, A13-2112, April 8, 2013 (Minn.))
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-004
1996-01-25T16:14:43Z
1996-01-25T16:14:43Z
With respect to the termination of the employment of the city employee, does simply citing the three sections of the City's code of ordinances satisfy the "specific reasons" requirement of §13.43, subd. 2(a)?
Since it appears clear that the City Council relied on the City administrator's report in deciding to terminate the city employee, must the City provide a copy of that report, as well as any other documentation relating to the decision?
With respect to the termination of the employment of the city employee, does simply citing the three sections of the City's code of ordinances satisfy the "specific reasons" requirement of §13.43, subd. 2(a)?
Since it appears clear that the City Council relied on the City administrator's report in deciding to terminate the city employee, must the City provide a copy of that report, as well as any other documentation relating to the decision?
267847
Advisory Opinion 96-004
January 25, 1996; City of Victoria
96-004
City of Victoria
Personnel data
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Personnel data
Personnel data, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-003
1996-01-23T16:14:43Z
1996-01-23T16:14:43Z
Does the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act require the MPHA to keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use? If so, has the MPHA done so?
Was the MPHA's October 26, 1995, response to the Tenants Union's September 12, 1995, letter requesting government data "prompt" as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 2?
Did the MPHA respond to the Tenants Union's request "within a reasonable time" as required by Minnesota Rules, Part 1205.0300, subpart 2?
Does the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act require the MPHA to keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use? If so, has the MPHA done so?
Was the MPHA's October 26, 1995, response to the Tenants Union's September 12, 1995, letter requesting government data "prompt" as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, subdivision 2?
Did the MPHA respond to the Tenants Union's request "within a reasonable time" as required by Minnesota Rules, Part 1205.0300, subpart 2?
267053
Advisory Opinion 96-003
January 23, 1996; City of Minneapolis
96-003
City of Minneapolis
Response to data requests
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-002
1996-01-16T16:14:43Z
1996-01-16T16:14:43Z
Upon responding to a request for access to data by a data subject, is it appropriate, pursuant to Chapter 13, for a government entity to withhold entire documents because those documents apparently contain private or confidential data about the data subject and another individual(s)?
What is the classification of data which identify individuals who have made complaints against employees of government entities?
Upon responding to a request for access to data by a data subject, is it appropriate, pursuant to Chapter 13, for a government entity to withhold entire documents because those documents apparently contain private or confidential data about the data subject and another individual(s)?
What is the classification of data which identify individuals who have made complaints against employees of government entities?
267552
Advisory Opinion 96-002
January 16, 1996; City of Mahtomedi
96-002
City of Mahtomedi
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Multiple data subjects
Personnel data
Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509)
Data subject access
Multiple data subjects
Complainant identity
Data subject access to personnel data
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Public and not public data
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Multiple data subjects, Personnel data, Inextricably intertwined data (See also: Northwest Publications, Inc. v. City of Bloomington, 499 N.W.2d 509), Data subject access, Multiple data subjects, Complainant identity, Data subject access to personnel data, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Public and not public data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 96-001
1996-01-09T16:14:43Z
1996-01-09T16:14:43Z
Independent School District 191, Burnsville, provided the Commissioner with two documents, each of which relates to a specific District 191 employee. The District asked the following question: do either or both of the documents contain data which document disciplinary action taken against the two employees?
Independent School District 191, Burnsville, provided the Commissioner with two documents, each of which relates to a specific District 191 employee. The District asked the following question: do either or both of the documents contain data which document disciplinary action taken against the two employees?
267765
Advisory Opinion 96-001
January 9, 1996; School District 191 (Burnsville)
96-001
School District 191 (Burnsville)
Personnel data
Policy or contract determines
Reprimand
Personnel data
Personnel data, Policy or contract determines, Reprimand
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-055
1995-12-28T16:14:43Z
1995-12-28T16:14:43Z
Minnesota Statutes Section 518.575 authorizes the publication of certain data on individuals that would otherwise be classified as private data by Minnesota Statutes Section 13.46. If the Minnesota Department of Human Services published those data without complying with the requirements of Section 517.575, was that publication a violation of Chapter 13?
Minnesota Statutes Section 518.575 authorizes the publication of certain data on individuals that would otherwise be classified as private data by Minnesota Statutes Section 13.46. If the Minnesota Department of Human Services published those data without complying with the requirements of Section 517.575, was that publication a violation of Chapter 13?
267112
Advisory Opinion 95-055
December 28, 1995; Minnesota Department of Human Services
95-055
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Statutory responsibilities government
Welfare data
Child support
Statutory responsibilities government, Welfare data
Statutory responsibilities government, Welfare data, Child support
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-054
1995-12-20T16:14:43Z
1995-12-20T16:14:43Z
May the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority treat the survey of family housing project residents as civil investigative data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.39?
May the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority treat the survey of family housing project residents as civil investigative data, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.39?
267141
Advisory Opinion 95-054
December 20, 1995; City of Minneapolis
95-054
City of Minneapolis
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Civil investigative data (13.39)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-053
1995-12-11T16:14:43Z
1995-12-11T16:14:43Z
Is a government entity authorized, under Chapter 13, to charge sales tax as part of the "actual cost" for copying public government data?
Is a government entity authorized, under Chapter 13, to charge sales tax as part of the "actual cost" for copying public government data?
266635
Advisory Opinion 95-053
December 11, 1995; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
95-053
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Copy costs
Sales tax excluded
Copy costs
Copy costs, Sales tax excluded
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-052
1995-12-07T16:14:43Z
1995-12-07T16:14:43Z
Was the dissemination of data about T, by a school psychologist to a school secretary, consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, Minnesota Rules Chapter 1205, and 20 United States Code 1232g (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974)?
Was the dissemination of data about T, by a school psychologist to a school secretary, consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, Minnesota Rules Chapter 1205, and 20 United States Code 1232g (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974)?
267627
Advisory Opinion 95-052
December 7, 1995; School District 777 (Benson)
95-052
School District 777 (Benson)
Personnel data
Commissioner of Administration
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Commissioner of Administration, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614), Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-051
1995-12-06T16:14:43Z
1995-12-06T16:14:43Z
Did the District violate D's rights to receive access to private data under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 and 13.43, with regard to the time frame in which it provided D with copies of the data requested?
Did the District violate D's rights under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 and 13.43, because, in its response to D's request, it did not include copies of the minutes of two school board meetings?
Did the District charge an excessive fee for D's Data Practices Act request?
Did the District violate D's rights to receive access to private data under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 and 13.43, with regard to the time frame in which it provided D with copies of the data requested?
Did the District violate D's rights under Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.04 and 13.43, because, in its response to D's request, it did not include copies of the minutes of two school board meetings?
Did the District charge an excessive fee for D's Data Practices Act request?
267240
Advisory Opinion 95-051
December 6, 1995; School District 166 (Cook County)
95-051
School District 166 (Cook County)
Personnel data
Data subject access to personnel data
Personnel data
Personnel data, Data subject access to personnel data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-050
1995-12-01T16:14:43Z
1995-12-01T16:14:43Z
What is the classification of data collected and maintained by the City of Brooklyn Park's Housing Inspection Division (e.g. data relating to the Division's enforcement of city ordinances and laws regulating housing maintenance standards, the investigation of complaints, the inspection of rental units, and the licensing of rental properties)?
Does the term "civil legal action" (see Section 13.39) refer only to actions initiated by a government entity?
What is the classification of data collected and maintained by the City of Brooklyn Park's Housing Inspection Division (e.g. data relating to the Division's enforcement of city ordinances and laws regulating housing maintenance standards, the investigation of complaints, the inspection of rental units, and the licensing of rental properties)?
Does the term "civil legal action" (see Section 13.39) refer only to actions initiated by a government entity?
267505
Advisory Opinion 95-050
December 1, 1995; City of Brooklyn Park
95-050
City of Brooklyn Park
Civil investigative data
Licensing data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Housing inspection data
Licensing data (13.41)
Later enacted statute
Civil investigative data, Licensing data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Civil investigative data, Licensing data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Civil investigative data (13.39), Housing inspection data, Licensing data (13.41), Later enacted statute
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-049
1995-11-29T16:14:43Z
1995-11-29T16:14:43Z
If Olmsted County Community Services maintains data about an individual, are legally authorized representatives of that individual entitled to gain access to those data, upon request, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
If the Olmsted County Attorney's Office maintains data about an individual, are legally authorized representatives of that individual entitled to gain access to those data, upon request, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
If Olmsted County Community Services maintains data about an individual, are legally authorized representatives of that individual entitled to gain access to those data, upon request, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
If the Olmsted County Attorney's Office maintains data about an individual, are legally authorized representatives of that individual entitled to gain access to those data, upon request, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267750
Advisory Opinion 95-049
November 29, 1995; Olmsted County
95-049
Olmsted County
Attorney data
Data subjects
Educational data
County attorney
Informed consent
Attorney data, Data subjects, Educational data
Attorney data, Data subjects, Educational data, County attorney, Informed consent
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-048
1995-11-20T16:14:43Z
1995-11-20T16:14:43Z
Are the data contained in the itemized legal bills, from January 1995 to the present, from the law firm of Holmes and Graven [sic] to the City of Lauderdale, public data?
Are the data contained in the itemized legal bills, from January 1995 to the present, from the law firm of Holmes and Graven [sic] to the City of Lauderdale, public data?
267837
Advisory Opinion 95-048
November 20, 1995; City of Lauderdale
95-048
City of Lauderdale
Civil investigative data
Billing statements
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Civil investigative data
Civil investigative data, Billing statements, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-047
1995-11-16T16:14:43Z
1995-11-16T16:14:43Z
Is the Duluth Detoxification Center subject to Chapter 13?
Was the Duluth Detoxification Center Acting in compliance with Minnesota law when it disseminated, to the Duluth Police Department, the results of T's Preliminary Breath Test?
Is the Duluth Detoxification Center subject to Chapter 13?
Was the Duluth Detoxification Center Acting in compliance with Minnesota law when it disseminated, to the Duluth Police Department, the results of T's Preliminary Breath Test?
267389
Advisory Opinion 95-047
November 16, 1995; Duluth Detoxification Center
95-047
Duluth Detoxification Center
Contracts/privatization
Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2)
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Contractors
Detox center records
Entities bound by contract
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2), Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11, Contractors, Detox center records, Entities bound by contract
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-046
1995-11-09T16:15:43Z
1995-11-09T16:15:43Z
Did H's supervisor act in compliance with Chapter 13 when he disseminated data about H (an employee of Minneapolis Community College) to persons not employed by Minneapolis College?
Did H's supervisor act in compliance with Chapter 13 when he disseminated data about H (an employee of Minneapolis Community College) to persons employed by Minneapolis Community College?
Did H's supervisor act in compliance with Chapter 13 when he disseminated data about H (an employee of Minneapolis Community College) to persons not employed by Minneapolis College?
Did H's supervisor act in compliance with Chapter 13 when he disseminated data about H (an employee of Minneapolis Community College) to persons employed by Minneapolis Community College?
267477
Advisory Opinion 95-046
November 9, 1995; Minneapolis Community College
95-046
Minneapolis Community College
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Personnel data
Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3)
Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9)
Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3)
Entity determination under 13.072
Performance data/evaluations
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data, Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3), Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9), Necessary to administer a program authorized by law (13.05, subd. 3), Entity determination under 13.072, Performance data/evaluations
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-045
1995-11-09T16:14:43Z
1995-11-09T16:14:43Z
Is the District obligated to release to the public its attorney's investigator's report concerning alleged misconduct by a District employee?
Is the District obligated to release to the public its attorney's investigator's report concerning alleged misconduct by a District employee?
267680
Advisory Opinion 95-045
November 9, 1995; School District 792 (Long Prairie-Grey Eagle)
95-045
School District 792 (Long Prairie-Grey Eagle)
Attorney data
Personnel data
Work product
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Investigator/interview notes
Notice of deficiency
Attorney data, Personnel data
Attorney data, Personnel data, Work product, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Investigator/interview notes, Notice of deficiency
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-044
1995-11-01T16:14:43Z
1995-11-01T16:14:43Z
Does a copy charge of $10.00 per photograph represent the "actual" cost to Scott County, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, for copying government data?
Does a copy charge of $10.00 per photograph represent the "actual" cost to Scott County, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, for copying government data?
267781
Advisory Opinion 95-044
November 1, 1995; Scott County
95-044
Scott County
Copy costs
Actual cost - public
Photographs
Photographs
Copy costs
Copy costs, Actual cost - public, Photographs, Photographs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-043
1995-10-31T16:15:43Z
1995-10-31T16:15:43Z
Does a copy charge of $1.00 per page represent the "actual" cost, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, for copying government data?
Does a copy charge of $1.00 per page represent the "actual" cost, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, for copying government data?
267233
Advisory Opinion 95-043
October 31, 1995; Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
95-043
Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
Copy costs
Office of administrative hearings OAH
Actual cost - public
Copy costs
Copy costs, Office of administrative hearings OAH, Actual cost - public
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-042
1995-10-31T16:14:43Z
1995-10-31T16:14:43Z
Are the following data public:
A "prehearing order form."
A memorandum to the ALJs entitled "Issues Appropriate for Hearing" and a copy of the Assistant Attorney General Memorandum arguing that only the most recent school year can be the focus of a hearing.
A copy of a directive sent by Adele Ciriacy of MDE to the ALJs with a copy of the procedures to which Judge Beck referred.
A copy of any MDE policy letters interpreting MDE rules.
The number and nature of any complaints received by MDE about any of the special education judges and the names of any judges that anyone has asked to be removed from the roster or eliminated from the list.
What is the Department's obligation, pursuant to Chapter 13, to respond to Ms. Kerr's request?
Are the following data public:
A "prehearing order form."
A memorandum to the ALJs entitled "Issues Appropriate for Hearing" and a copy of the Assistant Attorney General Memorandum arguing that only the most recent school year can be the focus of a hearing.
A copy of a directive sent by Adele Ciriacy of MDE to the ALJs with a copy of the procedures to which Judge Beck referred.
A copy of any MDE policy letters interpreting MDE rules.
The number and nature of any complaints received by MDE about any of the special education judges and the names of any judges that anyone has asked to be removed from the roster or eliminated from the list.
What is the Department's obligation, pursuant to Chapter 13, to respond to Ms. Kerr's request?
267796
Advisory Opinion 95-042
October 31, 1995; Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
95-042
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning
Inspection
Response to data requests
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Inspection, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Inspection, Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Definition of prompt or reasonable time, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-041
1995-10-12T15:14:43Z
1995-10-12T15:14:43Z
Is X entitled to gain access to a copy of the investigative report, of which he is the subject, that the members of the Mahnomen County Board reviewed and discussed publicly at one of their regularly scheduled meetings?
Is X entitled to gain access to a copy of the investigative report, of which he is the subject, that the members of the Mahnomen County Board reviewed and discussed publicly at one of their regularly scheduled meetings?
267573
Advisory Opinion 95-041
October 12, 1995; Mahnomen County
95-041
Mahnomen County
Elected and appointed officials
Personnel data
Status as employees (13.601, 13.43)
Data subject access to personnel data
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data
Elected and appointed officials, Personnel data, Status as employees (13.601, 13.43), Data subject access to personnel data
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-040
1995-09-21T15:14:43Z
1995-09-21T15:14:43Z
Is a written proposal for settlement of litigation, which has been submitted to the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission, government data?
If the settlement proposal is government data, is it classified as not public by any of the following sections: Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.37, subdivision 1 (b); 13.39; or 13.30?
Is a written proposal for settlement of litigation, which has been submitted to the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission, government data?
If the settlement proposal is government data, is it classified as not public by any of the following sections: Minnesota Statutes Sections 13.37, subdivision 1 (b); 13.39; or 13.30?
267653
Advisory Opinion 95-040
September 21, 1995; Tri-County Solid Waste Commission
95-040
Tri-County Solid Waste Commission
Attorney data
Civil investigative data
Litigation
Attorney data
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59)
Settlement proposals
Statewide system
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Litigation
Attorney data, Civil investigative data, Litigation, Attorney data, Civil investigative data (13.39), Government data (13.02, subd. 7), Joint powers agreements/entities (471.59), Settlement proposals, Statewide system
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-039
1995-09-12T15:15:43Z
1995-09-12T15:15:43Z
Does the "Letter of Agreement," signed by the faculty member and the student, constitute "the terms of any agreement settling any dispute" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2? If so, may the contents of the letter be disclosed to the public?
Does the "Letter of Agreement," signed by the faculty member and the student, constitute "the terms of any agreement settling any dispute" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2? If so, may the contents of the letter be disclosed to the public?
267801
Advisory Opinion 95-039
September 12, 1995; University of Minnesota
95-039
University of Minnesota
Personnel data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Settlement agreements
Promise of confidentiality
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Settlement agreements, Promise of confidentiality, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-038
1995-09-12T15:14:43Z
1995-09-12T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Section 626.557, does an individual have the right to gain access to data about her/himself maintained by an agency which has investigated an allegation of maltreatment of a vulnerable adult?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 and Section 626.557, does an individual have the right to gain access to data about her/himself maintained by an agency which has investigated an allegation of maltreatment of a vulnerable adult?
268027
Advisory Opinion 95-038
September 12, 1995; Lyon County
95-038
Lyon County
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-037
1995-09-07T15:14:43Z
1995-09-07T15:14:43Z
Is Anoka County required to provide access to original mechanic's lien filings?
Is the County required to provide access to mechanic's lien filings on a timely basis?
Must the County permit members of the public to inspect mechanic's lien data at no charge?
Must the County provide members of the public direct access to the data via a computer terminal, if the County has the capability to do so?
Are the County's charges for computer printouts of mechanic's lien data authorized under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Must the County provide computer printouts of mechanic's lien data to members of the public promptly, upon request?
May the County determine the frequency with which a member of the public requests access to mechanic's lien data?
Is Anoka County required to provide access to original mechanic's lien filings?
Is the County required to provide access to mechanic's lien filings on a timely basis?
Must the County permit members of the public to inspect mechanic's lien data at no charge?
Must the County provide members of the public direct access to the data via a computer terminal, if the County has the capability to do so?
Are the County's charges for computer printouts of mechanic's lien data authorized under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Must the County provide computer printouts of mechanic's lien data to members of the public promptly, upon request?
May the County determine the frequency with which a member of the public requests access to mechanic's lien data?
267440
Advisory Opinion 95-037
September 7, 1995; Anoka County
95-037
Anoka County
Inspection
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Explanation of data
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Mechanic?s liens
Inspection
Inspection, Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1), Explanation of data, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Mechanic?s liens
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-036
1995-07-31T15:14:43Z
1995-07-31T15:14:43Z
Does an individual have a right, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to gain access to the data collected and recorded on ICRs that have been maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office since 1991?
Does an individual have a right, pursuant to Chapter 13, to gain access to the data collected and recorded on dispatch logs that have been maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office since 1991?
When an individual requests access to specific ICRs maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office and has provided general details that describe the ICRs in question, does that individual have a right, pursuant to Chapter 13 to gain access to the data collected and recorded on those ICRs?
Are the 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 mutual aid/joint powers agreements for the LeSueur County Drug Task Force public data?
Are the educational and training background, and previous work experience of sheriff's deputies (public employees) public data?
Does an individual have a right, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to gain access to the data collected and recorded on ICRs that have been maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office since 1991?
Does an individual have a right, pursuant to Chapter 13, to gain access to the data collected and recorded on dispatch logs that have been maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office since 1991?
When an individual requests access to specific ICRs maintained by the LeSueur County Sheriff's office and has provided general details that describe the ICRs in question, does that individual have a right, pursuant to Chapter 13 to gain access to the data collected and recorded on those ICRs?
Are the 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 mutual aid/joint powers agreements for the LeSueur County Drug Task Force public data?
Are the educational and training background, and previous work experience of sheriff's deputies (public employees) public data?
267525
Advisory Opinion 95-036
July 31, 1995; LeSeuer County
95-036
LeSeuer County
Inspection
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Free of charge
Dispatch logs
Initial crime report (ICR)
Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9)
Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Inspection, Law enforcement data, Personnel data
Inspection, Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Free of charge, Dispatch logs, Initial crime report (ICR), Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9), Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-035
1995-07-27T15:16:43Z
1995-07-27T15:16:43Z
Is the Brooklyn Park Police Civil Service Commission a "political subdivision" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.02, subdivision 11?
Do the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, apply to the Commission, and its individual members?
Do the data contained in the letter of complaint filed by an attorney on behalf of the Commission constitute "government data" pursuant to Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
Are verbal communications, made by a member of the Commission, concerning the details of a complaint made by the Commission against an officer, "government data" pursuant to Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
Are a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action "personnel data," pursuant to Section 13.43?
Are the details and specifics contained in a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action classified as private data on an individual, pursuant to Section 13.43, subdivision 4, if there is no "final disposition," as defined in Section 13.43, subdivision 2(b)?
If the details and specifics contained in a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action are classified as private data, prior to any final disposition, is the data subject's informed consent required for dissemination of those data?
Do the provisions of Section 13.39 govern data collected in active administrative investigations, when the outcome of the investigation can be disciplinary action subject to review by an arbitrator, district court, or veteran's preference regulations? Would said data be classified as confidential while the investigation is considered "active" or "pending" by the chief attorney of Brooklyn Park
Is the Brooklyn Park Police Civil Service Commission a "political subdivision" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.02, subdivision 11?
Do the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, apply to the Commission, and its individual members?
Do the data contained in the letter of complaint filed by an attorney on behalf of the Commission constitute "government data" pursuant to Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
Are verbal communications, made by a member of the Commission, concerning the details of a complaint made by the Commission against an officer, "government data" pursuant to Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
Are a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action "personnel data," pursuant to Section 13.43?
Are the details and specifics contained in a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action classified as private data on an individual, pursuant to Section 13.43, subdivision 4, if there is no "final disposition," as defined in Section 13.43, subdivision 2(b)?
If the details and specifics contained in a complaint of misconduct and request for disciplinary action are classified as private data, prior to any final disposition, is the data subject's informed consent required for dissemination of those data?
Do the provisions of Section 13.39 govern data collected in active administrative investigations, when the outcome of the investigation can be disciplinary action subject to review by an arbitrator, district court, or veteran's preference regulations? Would said data be classified as confidential while the investigation is considered "active" or "pending" by the chief attorney of Brooklyn Park
267736
Advisory Opinion 95-035
July 27, 1995; City of Brooklyn Park
95-035
City of Brooklyn Park
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Personnel data
Tennessen warning
Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3)
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Informed consent
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Consent needed for new use of data if notice was not given
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Personnel data, Tennessen warning, Data necessary for administration and management of programs (13.05, subd. 3), Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614), Informed consent, Civil investigative data (13.39), Consent needed for new use of data if notice was not given
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-034
1995-07-27T15:15:43Z
1995-07-27T15:15:43Z
What data about former public employees are public?
If disciplinary action has been taken against a public employee, are the following data relating to the disciplinary action public: specific reasons for the action and data documenting the basis of the action?
What data about former public employees are public?
If disciplinary action has been taken against a public employee, are the following data relating to the disciplinary action public: specific reasons for the action and data documenting the basis of the action?
267828
Advisory Opinion 95-034
July 27, 1995; Douglas County
95-034
Douglas County
Personnel data
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Former employee
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final disposition of disciplinary action, Former employee
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-033
1995-07-27T15:14:43Z
1995-07-27T15:14:43Z
Must the Office of Administrative Hearings provide Mr. Vail with access to data that provide the basis for the issuance of an "Order on Permanent Affidavit of Prejudice for Cause" ?
Must the Office of Administrative Hearings provide Mr. Vail with access to data that provide the basis for the issuance of an "Order on Permanent Affidavit of Prejudice for Cause" ?
267883
Advisory Opinion 95-033
July 27, 1995; Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
95-033
Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
Litigation
Office of administrative hearings OAH
Traveling data
Workers' compensation
Litigation
Litigation, Office of administrative hearings OAH, Traveling data, Workers' compensation
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-032
1995-07-25T15:14:43Z
1995-07-25T15:14:43Z
May a law enforcement agency, which maintains videotapes and photographs that are part of an inactive investigative file, classify same videotapes and photographs as nonpublic data when those videotapes and photographs have already been viewed by the person making the data request and other members of the public?
Does Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 require a government entity to inform a person requesting access to public data that the requested data is classified so as to deny the requesting person access?
Does Chapter 13 require a government entity to keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use?
Does Chapter 13 require a government entity to establish procedures to insure that requests for government data are complied with in an appropriate and prompt manner
?
May a law enforcement agency, which maintains videotapes and photographs that are part of an inactive investigative file, classify same videotapes and photographs as nonpublic data when those videotapes and photographs have already been viewed by the person making the data request and other members of the public?
Does Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 require a government entity to inform a person requesting access to public data that the requested data is classified so as to deny the requesting person access?
Does Chapter 13 require a government entity to keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use?
Does Chapter 13 require a government entity to establish procedures to insure that requests for government data are complied with in an appropriate and prompt manner
?
267842
Advisory Opinion 95-032
July 25, 1995; Scott County
95-032
Scott County
Law enforcement data
Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos)
Photographs
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos), Photographs
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-031
1995-06-29T15:14:43Z
1995-06-29T15:14:43Z
When an individual supplies private data about her/himself to a government entity and one of the entity's employees disseminates that data to another employee whose work assignment does not reasonably require access to the data, has a violation of Chapter 13 occurred?
When an individual supplies private data about her/himself to a government entity and one of the entity's employees disseminates that data to another employee whose work assignment does not reasonably require access to the data, has a violation of Chapter 13 occurred?
267078
Advisory Opinion 95-031
June 29, 1995; Steele County
95-031
Steele County
Data subjects
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Data subjects
Data subjects, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-030
1995-06-26T15:14:43Z
1995-06-26T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, what is the City's obligation to provide public access to three-year-old City council meeting minutes?
Pursuant to Section 13.08, must a person who is denied access to public government data exhaust any administrative remedy prior to filing suit?
Who is the Responsible Authority for the City of Roseau?
May a Responsible Authority require that requests for access to government data, made pursuant to Section 13.03, be in writing, on a specific form?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.03, what is the City's obligation to provide public access to three-year-old City council meeting minutes?
Pursuant to Section 13.08, must a person who is denied access to public government data exhaust any administrative remedy prior to filing suit?
Who is the Responsible Authority for the City of Roseau?
May a Responsible Authority require that requests for access to government data, made pursuant to Section 13.03, be in writing, on a specific form?
267709
Advisory Opinion 95-030
June 26, 1995; City of Roseau
95-030
City of Roseau
Legislative authority and intent
Administrative remedies - exhaustion
Responsible authority
Public access procedures
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Administrative remedies - exhaustion, Responsible authority, Public access procedures
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-029
1995-06-21T15:14:43Z
1995-06-21T15:14:43Z
Are data collected by the City of Waterville Police Department and recorded on ICRs (Initial Call Reports) public data?
Are data collected and recorded on the City of Waterville Police Department dispatch logs public data?
Are personnel data on City of Waterville employees public data?
Are data collected by the City of Waterville Police Department and recorded on ICRs (Initial Call Reports) public data?
Are data collected and recorded on the City of Waterville Police Department dispatch logs public data?
Are personnel data on City of Waterville employees public data?
267396
Advisory Opinion 95-029
June 21, 1995; City of Waterville
95-029
City of Waterville
Law enforcement data
Personnel data
Dispatch logs
Initial crime report (ICR)
Entity determination under 13.072
Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Law enforcement data, Personnel data
Law enforcement data, Personnel data, Dispatch logs, Initial crime report (ICR), Entity determination under 13.072, Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-028
1995-06-15T15:14:43Z
1995-06-15T15:14:43Z
Is a "Tennessen Warning" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, required for the collection of data pursuant to an internal audit investigation and admitted to be "confidential data" by the government entity?
Do internal auditors' notes about the data subject, collected pursuant to Section 13.794, subdivision 1, constitute confidential data?
Does Section 13.05, subdivision 4, forbid a governmental entity from using for any purpose, confidential data collected absent a Tennessen Warning?
Is it a violation of Section 13.04, subdivision 3, for the University to delay for seven weeks in providing a data subject access to public and private data maintained on her by the investigators?
Is it a violation of Section 13.05, subdivision 4, for the University to retain wrongfully collected data (i.e., confidential data collected without a Tennessen warning)?
Is it a violation of Chapter 13 or its accompanying Rules to collect confidential data from a data subject in a manner which can easily be overheard by someone whose job does not require access to such information?
Is a "Tennessen Warning" pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 2, required for the collection of data pursuant to an internal audit investigation and admitted to be "confidential data" by the government entity?
Do internal auditors' notes about the data subject, collected pursuant to Section 13.794, subdivision 1, constitute confidential data?
Does Section 13.05, subdivision 4, forbid a governmental entity from using for any purpose, confidential data collected absent a Tennessen Warning?
Is it a violation of Section 13.04, subdivision 3, for the University to delay for seven weeks in providing a data subject access to public and private data maintained on her by the investigators?
Is it a violation of Section 13.05, subdivision 4, for the University to retain wrongfully collected data (i.e., confidential data collected without a Tennessen warning)?
Is it a violation of Chapter 13 or its accompanying Rules to collect confidential data from a data subject in a manner which can easily be overheard by someone whose job does not require access to such information?
267488
Advisory Opinion 95-028
June 15, 1995; University of Minnesota
95-028
University of Minnesota
Data subjects
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Tennessen warning
Internal audit
Tennessen warning notice
Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Tennessen warning, Internal audit, Tennessen warning notice, Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4), Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), Limitation on collection/use of data (13.05, subd. 4)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-027
1995-06-06T15:15:43Z
1995-06-06T15:15:43Z
Is the written reprimand issued to the officer the "final disposition" of a disciplinary action, within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2? If so, are the reasons for the disciplinary action and supporting documentation public data?
Is the written reprimand issued to the officer the "final disposition" of a disciplinary action, within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subdivision 2? If so, are the reasons for the disciplinary action and supporting documentation public data?
267595
Advisory Opinion 95-027
June 6, 1995; Metropolitan Airports Commission
95-027
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Personnel data
Final decision regarding disciplinary action
Reprimand
Personnel data
Personnel data, Final decision regarding disciplinary action, Reprimand
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-026
1995-06-06T15:14:43Z
1995-06-06T15:14:43Z
Is a parent of one of the students involved in the incident entitled to a copy of the sexual harassment report?
If so, must any portions of the document be redacted? If so, which specific portions?
Is a parent of one of the students involved in the incident entitled to a copy of the sexual harassment report?
If so, must any portions of the document be redacted? If so, which specific portions?
267679
Advisory Opinion 95-026
June 6, 1995; School District 458 (Truman)
95-026
School District 458 (Truman)
Data subjects
Educational data
Personnel data
Harassment claims, investigations
Education data
Volunteers
Volunteers
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data
Data subjects, Educational data, Personnel data, Harassment claims, investigations, Education data, Volunteers, Volunteers
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-025
1995-05-25T15:14:43Z
1995-05-25T15:14:43Z
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is Vadnais Heights required to calculate the amount of a pending assessment on a particular parcel of property when a member of the public so requests?
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, is Vadnais Heights required to calculate the amount of a pending assessment on a particular parcel of property when a member of the public so requests?
267904
Advisory Opinion 95-025
May 25, 1995; City of Vadnais Heights
95-025
City of Vadnais Heights
Copy costs
Existence of data
Response to data requests
New data or different format not required
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests
Copy costs, Existence of data, Response to data requests, New data or different format not required
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-024
1995-05-18T15:14:43Z
1995-05-18T15:14:43Z
Are itemizations of expense accounts public data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 2?
Are the bylaws of the Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association in conformity with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Are itemizations of expense accounts public data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32, subdivision 2?
Are the bylaws of the Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association in conformity with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267432
Advisory Opinion 95-024
May 18, 1995; Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association
95-024
Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association
Personnel data
Responsible authority
Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Remuneration
Duties, generally
Personnel data, Responsible authority
Personnel data, Responsible authority, Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13, Remuneration, Duties, generally
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-023
1995-05-15T15:14:43Z
1995-05-15T15:14:43Z
Must the City of Duluth retain the oral examination score sheets for two years after the oral examination of prospective firefighters?
Do X's oral examination score sheets constitute private data available to him, or public data?
Does the City's failure to retain X's oral examination score sheets constitute a violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3?
Who is the responsible authority for the data in question?
Must the City of Duluth retain the oral examination score sheets for two years after the oral examination of prospective firefighters?
Do X's oral examination score sheets constitute private data available to him, or public data?
Does the City's failure to retain X's oral examination score sheets constitute a violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3?
Who is the responsible authority for the data in question?
267485
Advisory Opinion 95-023
May 15, 1995; City of Duluth
95-023
City of Duluth
Personnel data
Records management/retention
Responsible authority
Examination data (13.34)
Data subject access to personnel data
Data destruction
Responsible authority (RA)
Personnel data, Records management/retention, Responsible authority
Personnel data, Records management/retention, Responsible authority, Examination data (13.34), Data subject access to personnel data, Data destruction, Responsible authority (RA)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-022
1995-05-11T15:14:43Z
1995-05-11T15:14:43Z
Are certain data (see Mr. Anfinson's letter for particulars), collected and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, public data?
Are certain data (see Mr. Anfinson's letter for particulars), collected and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, public data?
267209
Advisory Opinion 95-022
May 11, 1995; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
95-022
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement data
Traffic accidents (169.09)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Traffic accidents (169.09)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-021
1995-05-10T15:14:43Z
1995-05-10T15:14:43Z
At what point do materials, which are public government data, created or collected for the purpose of a city council meeting, become public data?
At what point do materials, which are public government data, created or collected for the purpose of a city council meeting, become public data?
266616
Advisory Opinion 95-021
May 10, 1995; City of Coon Rapids
95-021
City of Coon Rapids
Response to data requests
Minutes, personal notes
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Minutes, personal notes
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-020
1995-05-03T15:14:43Z
1995-05-03T15:14:43Z
Did the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality release private data it maintained about X without his consent, and if so, was that release authorized by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, or other applicable law?
Did the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality release private data it maintained about X without his consent, and if so, was that release authorized by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, or other applicable law?
267880
Advisory Opinion 95-020
May 3, 1995; University of Minnesota
95-020
University of Minnesota
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Informed consent
Consent to release
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent, Informed consent, Consent to release, Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-019
1995-04-27T15:14:43Z
1995-04-27T15:14:43Z
What is the proper classification of the data collected on the "Regional Mixed Municipal Waste Collection and Transportation License Application" form?
What is the proper classification of the data collected on the "Regional Mixed Municipal Waste Collection and Transportation License Application" form?
267540
Advisory Opinion 95-019
April 27, 1995; Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board
95-019
Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board
Trade secret
Pollution Control Agency
Determination made by entity
Trade secret
Trade secret, Pollution Control Agency, Determination made by entity
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-018
1995-04-18T15:14:43Z
1995-04-18T15:14:43Z
Are the data contained in the Bigfork Municipal Liquor Store's inventory and sales report classified as trade secret data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37, subdivision 1 (b), and therefore, not public data?
Are the data contained in the Bigfork Municipal Liquor Store's inventory and sales report classified as trade secret data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37, subdivision 1 (b), and therefore, not public data?
267625
Advisory Opinion 95-018
April 18, 1995; City of Bigfork
95-018
City of Bigfork
Trade secret
Legislative authority and intent
Trade secrets
Supplied by the affected individual or organization
Trade secret, Legislative authority and intent
Trade secret, Legislative authority and intent, Trade secrets, Supplied by the affected individual or organization
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-017
1995-04-13T15:14:43Z
1995-04-13T15:14:43Z
Are the data on pages 2, 6, 7, 12, 14-19, 21, 22, and 25-56 of the Deloitte-Touche Financial Feasibility Study, and also the data in the November 1994 Financial Statements for Envirosys, classified as trade secret information data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37, subdivision 1 (b), and therefore, not public data?
Are the data on pages 2, 6, 7, 12, 14-19, 21, 22, and 25-56 of the Deloitte-Touche Financial Feasibility Study, and also the data in the November 1994 Financial Statements for Envirosys, classified as trade secret information data pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37, subdivision 1 (b), and therefore, not public data?
267743
Advisory Opinion 95-017
April 13, 1995; City of Moorhead
95-017
City of Moorhead
Legislative authority and intent
Trade secret
Economic development assistance data(13.594 / 13.62); (13.5951 / 13.621); (13.5952 / 13.622); (13.5953 / 13.671); (13.596 / 13.76)
Temporary classifications
Purpose of process
Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b))
Legislative authority and intent, Trade secret
Legislative authority and intent, Trade secret, Economic development assistance data(13.594 / 13.62); (13.5951 / 13.621); (13.5952 / 13.622); (13.5953 / 13.671); (13.596 / 13.76), Temporary classifications, Purpose of process, Efforts to maintain secrecy (subd. 1(b))
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-016
1995-04-05T15:14:43Z
1995-04-05T15:14:43Z
Is the City of Bloomington Fire Department a government entity subject to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
If the answer to Issue 1 is affirmative, does the City have an obligation to recover records which were "mislaid" or destroyed, in order to provide public access to those records
Is the City of Bloomington Fire Department a government entity subject to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
If the answer to Issue 1 is affirmative, does the City have an obligation to recover records which were "mislaid" or destroyed, in order to provide public access to those records
267832
Advisory Opinion 95-016
April 5, 1995; City of Bloomington
95-016
City of Bloomington
Records management/retention
Government Data
Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Data destruction
Records management/retention, Government Data
Records management/retention, Government Data, Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13, Includes data not created by maintaining entity, Data destruction
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-015
1995-03-30T16:14:43Z
1995-03-30T16:14:43Z
Are the data describing grievances submitted by a teachers' union to a school district, including documentation, public data?
If so, at what point do the data become public?
Are the data describing grievances submitted by a teachers' union to a school district, including documentation, public data?
If so, at what point do the data become public?
267483
Advisory Opinion 95-015
March 30, 1995; School District 227 (Chatfield)
95-015
School District 227 (Chatfield)
Government Data
Grievance
Grievance filed by union
Government Data
Government Data, Grievance, Grievance filed by union
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-014
1995-03-28T16:14:43Z
1995-03-28T16:14:43Z
By releasing information regarding discussions between Mr. Dragisich and the president of the City Council about his proposed termination and possible severance package, did the City violate provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Did the City violate provisions of Chapter 13 by releasing specific data on a performance evaluation?
By releasing information regarding discussions between Mr. Dragisich and the president of the City Council about his proposed termination and possible severance package, did the City violate provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Did the City violate provisions of Chapter 13 by releasing specific data on a performance evaluation?
267570
Advisory Opinion 95-014
March 28, 1995; City of Virginia
95-014
City of Virginia
Personnel data
Closed meetings
Open Meeting Law
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Employee evaluation summary
Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Employee evaluation summary
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Recorded
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Closed meetings, Open Meeting Law, Government data (13.02, subd. 7), Employee evaluation summary, Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614), Employee evaluation summary, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5), Recorded
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-013
1995-03-13T16:14:43Z
1995-03-13T16:14:43Z
Are data contained in a school board member's telephone log, which pertain to school board business, public government data?
Are data contained in a school board member's telephone log, which pertain to school board business, public government data?
267620
Advisory Opinion 95-013
March 13, 1995; School District 270 (Hopkins)
95-013
School District 270 (Hopkins)
Elected and appointed officials
Legislative authority and intent
Correspondence with elected officials
13.601
Location of data
Accountability of government
Presumption of openness
Location of data
Telephone records/bills
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent
Elected and appointed officials, Legislative authority and intent, Correspondence with elected officials, 13.601, Location of data, Accountability of government, Presumption of openness, Location of data, Telephone records/bills
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-012
1995-03-13T16:14:43Z
1995-03-13T16:14:43Z
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the City deny access to public data based on its claim that the data are involved in litigation between the requestors and an entity which is not part of the City?
In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 13, may the City limit public access to data to times when both a city attorney and the fire department chief are available, only on certain days of the week, and only to one or two hours at a time?
Is it reasonable for the City to deny access to public government data on the grounds that the data have been "mislaid" or destroyed?
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, may the City deny access to public data based on its claim that the data are involved in litigation between the requestors and an entity which is not part of the City?
In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 13, may the City limit public access to data to times when both a city attorney and the fire department chief are available, only on certain days of the week, and only to one or two hours at a time?
Is it reasonable for the City to deny access to public government data on the grounds that the data have been "mislaid" or destroyed?
267580
Advisory Opinion 95-012
March 13, 1995; City of Bloomington
95-012
City of Bloomington
Responsible authority
Designee appointed by Responsible Authority
Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Responsible authority
Responsible authority, Designee appointed by Responsible Authority, Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13, Includes data not created by maintaining entity
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 95-011
1995-03-10T16:14:43Z
1995-03-10T16:14:43Z
Does a member of the public have the right, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to inspect free of charge, records of a city relating to pending and levied assessments?
Does a member of the public have the right, under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, to inspect free of charge, records of a city relating to pending and levied assessments?
267366
Advisory Opinion 95-011
March 10, 1995; City of Blaine
95-011
City of Blaine
Commercial value
Copy costs
Inspection
Commercial value
Free of charge
Commercial value, Copy costs, Inspection
Commercial value, Copy costs, Inspection, Commercial value, Free of charge
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 95-010
1995-03-08T16:14:43Z
1995-03-08T16:14:43Z
Is X entitled to gain access to data maintained about him by the Olmsted County Community Services Department?
Is X entitled to gain access to data maintained about him by the Olmsted County Community Services Department?
267458
Advisory Opinion 95-010
March 8, 1995; Olmsted County
95-010
Olmsted County
Data subjects
Tennessen warning
Informed of existence/classification
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Vulnerable adults
Data subjects, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Tennessen warning, Informed of existence/classification, Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2), Vulnerable adults
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 95-009
1995-03-02T16:14:43Z
1995-03-02T16:14:43Z
Whether the dissemination of data about X's son was in violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Whether the dissemination of data about X's son was in violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
267693
Advisory Opinion 95-009
March 2, 1995; School District 877 (Buffalo)
95-009
School District 877 (Buffalo)
Educational data
Work assignment reasonably requires access
Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Educational data
Educational data, Work assignment reasonably requires access, Work assignment reasonably requires access (1205.0400, 1205.0600)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-008
1995-02-15T16:15:43Z
1995-02-15T16:15:43Z
When an employee, or former employee, or an agent, or former agent, of an entity subject to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 possesses work-related data outside of the workplace, are those data government data as defined in Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
When an employee, or former employee, or an agent, or former agent, of an entity subject to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 possesses work-related data outside of the workplace, are those data government data as defined in Section 13.02, subdivision 7?
267794
Advisory Opinion 95-008
February 15, 1995; City of Brooklyn Park
95-008
City of Brooklyn Park
Data subjects
Complete and current 13.05
Location of data
Location of data
Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Data subjects
Data subjects, Complete and current 13.05, Location of data, Location of data, Security safeguards (13.05, subd. 5)
Elaine s. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-007
1995-02-15T16:14:43Z
1995-02-15T16:14:43Z
Does Bemidji State University have the authority to require faculty members to provide their Social Security numbers and birth dates for the purposes of student registration, or is this a violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Does the Bemidji State University have an obligation to provide faculty members with the notice requirement ("Tennessen Warning") detailed in Section 13.04, subdivision 2, concerning the collection and use of faculty Social Security numbers and birth dates for purposes of registering students? If Tennessen Warnings are not given, what is the effect on BSU's ability to use faculty members' Social Security numbers and birth dates in its student registration system?
Does Bemidji State University have the authority to require faculty members to provide their Social Security numbers and birth dates for the purposes of student registration, or is this a violation of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13?
Does the Bemidji State University have an obligation to provide faculty members with the notice requirement ("Tennessen Warning") detailed in Section 13.04, subdivision 2, concerning the collection and use of faculty Social Security numbers and birth dates for purposes of registering students? If Tennessen Warnings are not given, what is the effect on BSU's ability to use faculty members' Social Security numbers and birth dates in its student registration system?
267344
Advisory Opinion 95-007
February 15, 1995; Bemidji State University
95-007
Bemidji State University
Data subjects
Tennessen warning
Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4)
Tennessen warning notice
Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Data subjects, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Tennessen warning, Limitation on collection and use of private/confidential data (13.05, subd. 4), Tennessen warning notice, Tennessen warning and federal Privacy Act notices required
Elaine M. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 95-006
1995-02-02T16:14:43Z
1995-02-02T16:14:43Z
Has the City of Bloomington violated provisions of Minnesota law that require government entities to respond to requests for access to data within a certain time frame?
Has the City of Bloomington violated provisions of Minnesota law that require government entities to respond to requests for access to data within a certain time frame?
267434
Advisory Opinion 95-006
February 2, 1995; City of Bloomington
95-006
City of Bloomington
Response to data requests
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Definition of prompt or reasonable time
Public and not public data
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Response to data requests, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Definition of prompt or reasonable time, Public and not public data, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-005
1995-01-31T16:14:43Z
1995-01-31T16:14:43Z
Must Chaska permit public access to the Notice of Claim, to information concerning the existence and status of a sexual harassment claim, whether a student is the alleged perpetrator, and the damages (if any) that have been demanded, and to similar data relating to the claim, as long as the information was not "collected" by Chaska and as long as it does not identify the student?
Must Chaska permit public access to the Notice of Claim, to information concerning the existence and status of a sexual harassment claim, whether a student is the alleged perpetrator, and the damages (if any) that have been demanded, and to similar data relating to the claim, as long as the information was not "collected" by Chaska and as long as it does not identify the student?
267632
Advisory Opinion 95-005
January 31, 1995; School District 112 (Chaska)
95-005
School District 112 (Chaska)
Civil investigative data
Requests for data
Notice of claim
Notice of Claim (466.04 - Tort liability)
Data revealed in request determines entity response
Civil investigative data, Requests for data
Civil investigative data, Requests for data, Notice of claim, Notice of Claim (466.04 - Tort liability), Data revealed in request determines entity response
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 95-004
1995-01-26T16:14:43Z
1995-01-26T16:14:43Z
May detention photos ("mug shots") be classified as private data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, or any provision of Minnesota Statutes other than Section 13.82?
May detention photos ("mug shots") be classified as private data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.85, or any provision of Minnesota Statutes other than Section 13.82?
267729
Advisory Opinion 95-004
January 26, 1995; Dakota County
95-004
Dakota County
Law enforcement data
Legislative authority and intent
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Booking photos
Advisory Opinions
Purpose
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Mug shots
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Law enforcement data, Legislative authority and intent, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Booking photos, Advisory Opinions, Purpose, Words and phrases construed (645.08), Mug shots
Elaine S. Hansen
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 95-003
1995-01-16T16:14:43Z
1995-01-16T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked whether the St. Paul Police Department responded appropriately for a request for a videotape of an interview between an individual and police officers. The Police Department argued that the videotape is not public under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, subdivision 16, as it contained deliberative processes or investigative techniques. The Commissioner determined that this videotape of an interrogation of a criminal suspect is not a deliberative processes, and that it does not reveal investigative techniques.
A member of the public asked whether the St. Paul Police Department responded appropriately for a request for a videotape of an interview between an individual and police officers. The Police Department argued that the videotape is not public under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, subdivision 16, as it contained deliberative processes or investigative techniques. The Commissioner determined that this videotape of an interrogation of a criminal suspect is not a deliberative processes, and that it does not reveal investigative techniques.
267790
Advisory Opinion 95-003
January 16, 1995; City of Saint Paul
95-003
City of Saint Paul
Law enforcement data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Deliberative processes (13.82, subd. 25 / subd. 16)
Interrogation/investigative technique, defined
Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Law enforcement data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Law enforcement data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Deliberative processes (13.82, subd. 25 / subd. 16), Interrogation/investigative technique, defined, Words and phrases construed (645.08)
Robert A. Schroeder Acting
Note: Minnesota Statutes section 13.82's subdivisions were renumbered in 2000. 13.82 subdivision 16 discussed below is now codified in 13.82 subdivision 25.
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Advisory Opinion 95-002
1995-01-10T16:14:43Z
1995-01-10T16:14:43Z
Does ISD #709's failure to deliver this memorandum to X within five (5) days of his 7/15/94 request violate Minn. Stat. §13.04, subd. 3?
Does ISD #709's failure to deliver this memorandum to X within five (5) days of his 10/13/94 request violate Minn. Stat. §13.04, subd. 3?
Would destruction of the said memorandum by ISD #709 violate the Minnesota Data Practices Act, viz., Minn. Stat. §§ 13.04, subd. 3 and 13.05, subd. 5?
Would alteration of the said memorandum by ISD #709 violate Minn. Stat. §§ 13.04, subd. 3 and 13.05, subd. 5 of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
Does ISD #709's failure to deliver this memorandum to X within five (5) days of his 7/15/94 request violate Minn. Stat. §13.04, subd. 3?
Does ISD #709's failure to deliver this memorandum to X within five (5) days of his 10/13/94 request violate Minn. Stat. §13.04, subd. 3?
Would destruction of the said memorandum by ISD #709 violate the Minnesota Data Practices Act, viz., Minn. Stat. §§ 13.04, subd. 3 and 13.05, subd. 5?
Would alteration of the said memorandum by ISD #709 violate Minn. Stat. §§ 13.04, subd. 3 and 13.05, subd. 5 of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
267748
Advisory Opinion 95-002
January 10, 1995; School District 709 (Duluth)
95-002
School District 709 (Duluth)
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Records management/retention
Labor and Industry Department
Personnel data
Data subject access to personnel data
Supervisor file
Data destruction
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Records management/retention
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Records management/retention, Labor and Industry Department, Personnel data, Data subject access to personnel data, Supervisor file, Data destruction
Robert A. Schroeder Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 95-001
1995-01-04T16:14:43Z
1995-01-04T16:14:43Z
Does a member of the public have the right to gain access to government data about a public employee that describe specific institutions of learning attended and specific places of employment?
Does a member of the public have the right to gain access to government data about a public employee that describe specific institutions of learning attended and specific places of employment?
267527
Advisory Opinion 95-001
January 4, 1995; Dodge County
95-001
Dodge County
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Access to actual data
Public data, no restrictions on use
Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Access to actual data, Public data, no restrictions on use, Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Robert A. Schroeder Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-060
1994-12-30T16:15:43Z
1994-12-30T16:15:43Z
May access to certain law enforcement data be denied pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivisions 7 and 10, if those data have been disseminated in a briefing to members of the public by the law enforcement agency?
May access to certain law enforcement data be denied pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivision 10, if there is no evidence in the record that at the time access to the data was denied, the city had made the determination required by Minn. Stat. §13.82, subd. 10 (d)?
May access to certain law enforcement data be denied pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivisions 7 and 10, if those data have been disseminated in a briefing to members of the public by the law enforcement agency?
May access to certain law enforcement data be denied pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82, subdivision 10, if there is no evidence in the record that at the time access to the data was denied, the city had made the determination required by Minn. Stat. §13.82, subd. 10 (d)?
266830
Advisory Opinion 94-060
December 30, 1994; City of Champlin
94-060
City of Champlin
Law enforcement data
Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Protected identities (13.82, subd. 17 / subd. 10)
Robert A. Schroeder Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-059
1994-12-30T16:14:43Z
1994-12-30T16:14:43Z
Is it reasonable and justifiable for Rosemount to charge Mr. Walsh for copies of data he did not request?
Is a copy charge of $.50 per page reasonable and justifiable?
Is it reasonable and justifiable for Rosemount to charge Mr. Walsh for copies of data he did not request?
Is a copy charge of $.50 per page reasonable and justifiable?
267741
Advisory Opinion 94-059
December 30, 1994; City of Rosemount
94-059
City of Rosemount
Copy costs
Operating expenses excluded
Sales tax excluded
Copy costs
Copy costs, Operating expenses excluded, Sales tax excluded
Robert A. Schroeder Acting
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-058
1994-12-28T16:15:43Z
1994-12-28T16:15:43Z
Is Hennepin County Collections Services Division, a government entity that collects and distributes child support on behalf of custodial parents, required to provide child support accounting information requested by the custodial parent regarding her/his case?
Whether Hennepin County's conduct, where the county provided a response eight and one-half months after the initial request and where it failed to respond to a subsequent request, constitutes a violation of the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13.
Whether Hennepin County violated the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 by failing to provide complete information requested by an individual regarding private data on her/his case?
Is Hennepin County Collections Services Division, a government entity that collects and distributes child support on behalf of custodial parents, required to provide child support accounting information requested by the custodial parent regarding her/his case?
Whether Hennepin County's conduct, where the county provided a response eight and one-half months after the initial request and where it failed to respond to a subsequent request, constitutes a violation of the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13.
Whether Hennepin County violated the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 by failing to provide complete information requested by an individual regarding private data on her/his case?
267696
Advisory Opinion 94-058
December 28, 1994; Hennepin County
94-058
Hennepin County
Inspection
Multiple data subjects
Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3)
Multiple data subjects
Child support
Inspection, Multiple data subjects
Inspection, Multiple data subjects, Reasonable time and place (1205.0300, subp. 3), Multiple data subjects, Child support
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-057
1994-12-28T16:14:43Z
1994-12-28T16:14:43Z
Is the position of the Department of Natural Resources that it can limit Mr. Boe's use of public data in compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
Is the position of the Department of Natural Resources that it can limit Mr. Boe's use of public data in compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
267865
Advisory Opinion 94-057
December 28, 1994; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
94-057
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Commercial value
Copy costs
Legislative authority and intent
Commercial value
Copyright
Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information)
Intellectual property/copyright
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent
Commercial value, Copy costs, Legislative authority and intent, Commercial value, Copyright, Intellectual property (See also: Proprietary information), Intellectual property/copyright
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-056
1994-12-14T16:15:43Z
1994-12-14T16:15:43Z
Are members of the public entitled to gain access to files relating to workers' compensation through use of a company name as the search criterion?
Is the public entitled to gain access to those data in the worker's compensation files that are not specifically classified as not public by statute?
Are members of the public entitled to gain access to files relating to workers' compensation through use of a company name as the search criterion?
Is the public entitled to gain access to those data in the worker's compensation files that are not specifically classified as not public by statute?
267348
Advisory Opinion 94-056
December 14, 1994; Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
94-056
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Redaction
Requests for data
Rehabilitation data (13.791)
Public and not public data
Workers' compensation
Redaction, Requests for data
Redaction, Requests for data, Rehabilitation data (13.791), Public and not public data, Workers' compensation
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-055
1994-12-14T16:14:43Z
1994-12-14T16:14:43Z
As the parent of the five minor children, does the mother have the legal right to the files in Crow Wing County Child Protection?
Does the mother have the rights to see any data regarding the father, exclusive of the name/names of the reporter, any information on the mental health reports of the father and any material on the chemical health of the father?
Does the mother have the legal right to access any/all psychological or chemical history data on her five minor children?
In the event that six months or more has expired since our last review, may we legally access the file?
Since the mother has had no parental rights terminated and no action by the court has taken away any of the mother's rights other than the fact that the father has physical custody, with the mother having joint legal custody of her sixteen year old daughter, does the mother have the legal right to authorize advocates of The Center for Victims of Professional Abuse to act as her agents and access data on her children.
As the parent of the five minor children, does the mother have the legal right to the files in Crow Wing County Child Protection?
Does the mother have the rights to see any data regarding the father, exclusive of the name/names of the reporter, any information on the mental health reports of the father and any material on the chemical health of the father?
Does the mother have the legal right to access any/all psychological or chemical history data on her five minor children?
In the event that six months or more has expired since our last review, may we legally access the file?
Since the mother has had no parental rights terminated and no action by the court has taken away any of the mother's rights other than the fact that the father has physical custody, with the mother having joint legal custody of her sixteen year old daughter, does the mother have the legal right to authorize advocates of The Center for Victims of Professional Abuse to act as her agents and access data on her children.
267814
Advisory Opinion 94-055
December 14, 1994; Crow Wing County
94-055
Crow Wing County
Data subjects
Educational data
Advocates - access to data
Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2)
Data access to data subject
Spouse access to other spouse?s data
Social services/welfare data
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Advocates - access to data, Alcohol and drug treatment records (42 C.F.R. Part 2), Data access to data subject, Spouse access to other spouse?s data, Social services/welfare data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-054
1994-11-30T16:14:43Z
1994-11-30T16:14:43Z
When a 16- or 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of, and/or charged with, an offense that if committed by an adult would be a felony, are the juvenile's name and age, and other identifying information maintained by the law enforcement agency, public data under Minn. Stat. §13.82?
May the Willmar police department refuse to provide copies of the initial complaint reports in such cases to reporters for the Tribune, and may it provide only oral accounts based on the report? (Tribune reporters desire to review the actual ICR, masked as appropriate.
When a 16- or 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of, and/or charged with, an offense that if committed by an adult would be a felony, are the juvenile's name and age, and other identifying information maintained by the law enforcement agency, public data under Minn. Stat. §13.82?
May the Willmar police department refuse to provide copies of the initial complaint reports in such cases to reporters for the Tribune, and may it provide only oral accounts based on the report? (Tribune reporters desire to review the actual ICR, masked as appropriate.
267634
Advisory Opinion 94-054
November 30, 1994; City of Willmar
94-054
City of Willmar
Law enforcement data
Arrest data
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9)
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Arrest data, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171), Physical data access (13.82, subd. 16 / subd. 9), Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-053
1994-11-23T16:14:43Z
1994-11-23T16:14:43Z
Whether he has the right to gain access to data that has been blanked out by his probation officer.
Whether he has the right to gain access to data that has been blanked out by his probation officer.
267212
Advisory Opinion 94-053
November 23, 1994; Anoka County
94-053
Anoka County
Redaction
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Court services data (13.84)
Redaction, Response to data requests, Data subjects
Redaction, Response to data requests, Data subjects, Court services data (13.84)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-052
1994-11-16T16:15:43Z
1994-11-16T16:15:43Z
Is X entitled to gain access to data maintained by Beltrami County Social Services concerning the welfare of her minor child, including but not limited to data maintained by child protection?
In failing to respond to Ms. Dunn's repeated requests for access to data, on X's behalf, did Beltrami County Social Services violate the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
Is X entitled to gain access to data maintained by Beltrami County Social Services concerning the welfare of her minor child, including but not limited to data maintained by child protection?
In failing to respond to Ms. Dunn's repeated requests for access to data, on X's behalf, did Beltrami County Social Services violate the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
267197
Advisory Opinion 94-052
November 16, 1994; Beltrami County
94-052
Beltrami County
Data subjects
Educational data
Social services/welfare data
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Social services/welfare data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-051
1994-11-16T16:14:43Z
1994-11-16T16:14:43Z
For which files have there been "final dispositions of any disciplinary action?"
Within the files in which there has been a "final disposition of any disciplinary action," which data are public data "documenting the basis for the action" and are there any data which need to be redacted under any other provision of the MGDPA?
For which files have there been "final dispositions of any disciplinary action?"
Within the files in which there has been a "final disposition of any disciplinary action," which data are public data "documenting the basis for the action" and are there any data which need to be redacted under any other provision of the MGDPA?
267566
Advisory Opinion 94-051
November 16, 1994; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
94-051
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Personnel data
Collective bargaining agreements
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Settlement agreements
Personnel files
Personnel data
Personnel data, Collective bargaining agreements, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Settlement agreements, Personnel files
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-050
1994-11-10T16:14:43Z
1994-11-10T16:14:43Z
What data are public about a public employee after an investigation into a complaint against that employee results in a determination that no disciplinary action will be taken.
What data are public about a public employee after an investigation into a complaint against that employee results in a determination that no disciplinary action will be taken.
267947
Advisory Opinion 94-050
November 10, 1994; School District 834 (Stillwater)
94-050
School District 834 (Stillwater)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-049
1994-11-03T16:15:43Z
1994-11-03T16:15:43Z
When a government agency (such as Beltrami County) and its insurance carrier have settled claims, charges or causes of action against the agency, by means of an agreement that incorporates a confidentiality covenant, may the government agency refuse to disclose the terms of the settlement or to provide copies of the settlement agreement?
When a government agency (such as Beltrami County) and its insurance carrier have settled claims, charges or causes of action against the agency, by means of an agreement that incorporates a confidentiality covenant, may the government agency refuse to disclose the terms of the settlement or to provide copies of the settlement agreement?
267609
Advisory Opinion 94-049
November 3, 1994; Beltrami County
94-049
Beltrami County
Contracts/privatization
Personnel data
Settlement agreements
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data
Contracts/privatization, Personnel data, Settlement agreements, Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-048
1994-11-03T16:14:43Z
1994-11-03T16:14:43Z
If an inactive criminal investigative file contains both public and private data, is a government entity required by Chapter 13 to separate the two types of data and make the public data available to the public?
How are data on a deceased victim of alleged criminal sexual conduct classified in an inactive criminal investigative file?
In an instance where an individual is investigated for alleged maltreatment of a child, does the fact that the individual was or was not a person responsible for the child's care, affect the classification of data in an inactive criminal investigative file?
If an inactive criminal investigative file contains both public and private data, is a government entity required by Chapter 13 to separate the two types of data and make the public data available to the public?
How are data on a deceased victim of alleged criminal sexual conduct classified in an inactive criminal investigative file?
In an instance where an individual is investigated for alleged maltreatment of a child, does the fact that the individual was or was not a person responsible for the child's care, affect the classification of data in an inactive criminal investigative file?
267572
Advisory Opinion 94-048
November 3, 1994; Martin County
94-048
Martin County
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data connection
Decedents (13.10)
Deceased victim
Educational data, Law enforcement data
Educational data, Law enforcement data, Law enforcement data connection, Decedents (13.10), Deceased victim
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-047
1994-10-28T15:14:43Z
1994-10-28T15:14:43Z
For purposes of simplification, the information presented by the citizen who requested this opinion and the response from the government entity with which the citizen disagrees is presented in summary form. Copies of the complete submissions are on file at the offices of PIPA and are available for public access.
On October 7, 1994, PIPA received a letter from Mr. Archie Anderson, a resident of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. In this letter Mr. Anderson described attempts by him to gain access to certain data that he believes are maintained by the Office of the Attorney General, hereinafter Attorney General. Mr. Anderson asked that the Commissioner issue an opinion concerning the Attorney General's duty to provide him with access to the data he had requested. Mr. Anderson provided copies of his correspondence with the Attorney General, including his letters of request.
For purposes of simplification, the information presented by the citizen who requested this opinion and the response from the government entity with which the citizen disagrees is presented in summary form. Copies of the complete submissions are on file at the offices of PIPA and are available for public access.
On October 7, 1994, PIPA received a letter from Mr. Archie Anderson, a resident of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. In this letter Mr. Anderson described attempts by him to gain access to certain data that he believes are maintained by the Office of the Attorney General, hereinafter Attorney General. Mr. Anderson asked that the Commissioner issue an opinion concerning the Attorney General's duty to provide him with access to the data he had requested. Mr. Anderson provided copies of his correspondence with the Attorney General, including his letters of request.
267730
Advisory Opinion 94-047
October 28, 1994; Minnesota Attorney General
94-047
Minnesota Attorney General
Trade secret
Attorney general data (13.65)
Trade secrets (13.37)
Trade secret
Trade secret, Attorney general data (13.65), Trade secrets (13.37)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-046
1994-10-21T15:14:43Z
1994-10-21T15:14:43Z
What is the classification of data maintained by the Department concerning a certain insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of that company?
What is the classification of data maintained by the Department concerning a certain insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of that company?
267775
Advisory Opinion 94-046
October 21, 1994; Minnesota Department of Commerce
94-046
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Response to data requests
Insurance companies
Commissioner of Administration
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Insurance companies, Commissioner of Administration
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-045
1994-10-20T15:15:43Z
1994-10-20T15:15:43Z
Are government data, provided to a school district, that consist of a financial profit and loss statement, commodities inventory list, and summary of purchases list, accessible to the public?
NOTE: The identification of the issue in the letter sent by PIPA to Dr. Potas referred to the question of access only to the financial profit and loss statement. The issue of whether the District also must provide public access to the commodities inventory and summary of purchases lists was raised in the letter requesting a Commissioner's opinion, but was inadvertently omitted from the identification of the issue in the letter sent by PIPA to Dr. Potas. PIPA regrets this oversight, but the Commissioner does not believe that these additional items of data sought by Ms. Detloff and Ms. Luschen differ substantially enough from the profit and loss statements, with regard to the issue of public access, to warrant separate opinions. Therefore, the Commissioner will address the issue as a request for access to all three items of data.
Are government data, provided to a school district, that consist of a financial profit and loss statement, commodities inventory list, and summary of purchases list, accessible to the public?
NOTE: The identification of the issue in the letter sent by PIPA to Dr. Potas referred to the question of access only to the financial profit and loss statement. The issue of whether the District also must provide public access to the commodities inventory and summary of purchases lists was raised in the letter requesting a Commissioner's opinion, but was inadvertently omitted from the identification of the issue in the letter sent by PIPA to Dr. Potas. PIPA regrets this oversight, but the Commissioner does not believe that these additional items of data sought by Ms. Detloff and Ms. Luschen differ substantially enough from the profit and loss statements, with regard to the issue of public access, to warrant separate opinions. Therefore, the Commissioner will address the issue as a request for access to all three items of data.
267676
Advisory Opinion 94-045
October 20, 1994; School District 777 (Benson)
94-045
School District 777 (Benson)
Contracts/privatization
Requests for data
Trade secret
Written requests, procedures may require
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Trade secrets (13.37)
Contracts/privatization, Requests for data, Trade secret
Contracts/privatization, Requests for data, Trade secret, Written requests, procedures may require, Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11, Trade secrets (13.37)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-044
1994-10-20T15:14:43Z
1994-10-20T15:14:43Z
By not supplying the custodial parent with the Activity Tracker Record that was supplied to Dr. DeSanctis (the psychologist) which was requested on 6 June 94 and the authorization for release of information which was requested on 3 July 94, until 7 September 94, did the Buffalo High School violate the data subject's and custodial parent's rights to access information.
By not supplying the custodial parent with the Activity Tracker Record that was supplied to Dr. DeSanctis (the psychologist) which was requested on 6 June 94 and the authorization for release of information which was requested on 3 July 94, until 7 September 94, did the Buffalo High School violate the data subject's and custodial parent's rights to access information.
267218
Advisory Opinion 94-044
October 20, 1994; School District 877 (Buffalo)
94-044
School District 877 (Buffalo)
Data subjects
Educational data
Education data
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Education data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-043
1994-10-14T15:15:43Z
1994-10-14T15:15:43Z
Are data maintained by the Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association accessible by the public under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Minnesota Statutes?
Are data maintained by the Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association accessible by the public under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Minnesota Statutes?
267159
Advisory Opinion 94-043
October 14, 1994; Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association
94-043
Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association
Response to data requests
Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Response to data requests
Response to data requests, Fire relief associations - subject to Chapter 13
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-042
1994-10-14T15:14:43Z
1994-10-14T15:14:43Z
Is the identity of a governmental employee who has been disciplined, and the nature of the discipline imposed on that employee, public data prior to a final disposition of the disciplinary action.
Is the identity of a governmental employee who has been disciplined, and the nature of the discipline imposed on that employee, public data prior to a final disposition of the disciplinary action.
267528
Advisory Opinion 94-042
October 14, 1994; City of Hibbing
94-042
City of Hibbing
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Personnel data
Names of employees
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Personnel data, Names of employees, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-041
1994-10-07T15:14:43Z
1994-10-07T15:14:43Z
When Buffalo High School Psychologist, Paula Dietz, and Assistant Principal, Mary Loberg, coerced the minor child into believing that in order to be readmitted to school, a psychological evaluation would been to be conducted, when in reality it did not, and then failed to provide the minor child and custodial parent in writing with: 1) What is the purpose and intended use of the data? 2) Whether the child may refuse to supply the requested data? 3) What are the known consequences arising from supplying or refusing to supply this confidential data? and 4) The identity of other persons or entities authorized by state or federal law to receive the data, was the minor child's and custodial parents government data practices rights violated?
Buffalo High School supplied an ACTIVITY TRACKER RECORD to Dr. Michael DeSanctis. The data being held by Dr. Michael DeSanctis was viewed by the custodial parent on 6 Jun 94 and noted as inaccurate and incomplete. Although requested to do so, Dr. DeSanctis will not release the information supplied by the Buffalo High School. Buffalo High School has either altered the data or destroyed it, and in any case, did not reveal the data maintained by Dr. DeSanctis to the custodial parent for inspection and copying per the MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT REQUEST of 6 June 94. Did Minnesota Independent School District 877 violate the rights of the minor child and custodial parent by altering, destroying or withholding data that was supplied to Dr. DeSanctis, and not allowing the minor child and custodial parent to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the data. Did Dr. DeSanctis, acting as an agent for the School District, violate the rights of the custodial parent by not allowing the inspection and copying of data when requested.
Did Buffalo High School Principal, Nick Miller, violate the rights of the data subject by not providing the consent forms requested on 3 July 94 by the custodial parent?
NOTE: The PUPIL FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 1974 [127.27] defines "
Parent
" as: "(b) in the case of divorce, legal separation or illegitimacy, the
custodial parent
." Did Buffalo High School Psychologist, Paula Dietz, have the authority to release private data to Dr. Michael DeSanctis without the written consent of the parent?
When Buffalo High School Psychologist, Paula Dietz, and Assistant Principal, Mary Loberg, coerced the minor child into believing that in order to be readmitted to school, a psychological evaluation would been to be conducted, when in reality it did not, and then failed to provide the minor child and custodial parent in writing with: 1) What is the purpose and intended use of the data? 2) Whether the child may refuse to supply the requested data? 3) What are the known consequences arising from supplying or refusing to supply this confidential data? and 4) The identity of other persons or entities authorized by state or federal law to receive the data, was the minor child's and custodial parents government data practices rights violated?
Buffalo High School supplied an ACTIVITY TRACKER RECORD to Dr. Michael DeSanctis. The data being held by Dr. Michael DeSanctis was viewed by the custodial parent on 6 Jun 94 and noted as inaccurate and incomplete. Although requested to do so, Dr. DeSanctis will not release the information supplied by the Buffalo High School. Buffalo High School has either altered the data or destroyed it, and in any case, did not reveal the data maintained by Dr. DeSanctis to the custodial parent for inspection and copying per the MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT REQUEST of 6 June 94. Did Minnesota Independent School District 877 violate the rights of the minor child and custodial parent by altering, destroying or withholding data that was supplied to Dr. DeSanctis, and not allowing the minor child and custodial parent to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the data. Did Dr. DeSanctis, acting as an agent for the School District, violate the rights of the custodial parent by not allowing the inspection and copying of data when requested.
Did Buffalo High School Principal, Nick Miller, violate the rights of the data subject by not providing the consent forms requested on 3 July 94 by the custodial parent?
NOTE: The PUPIL FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 1974 [127.27] defines "
Parent
" as: "(b) in the case of divorce, legal separation or illegitimacy, the
custodial parent
." Did Buffalo High School Psychologist, Paula Dietz, have the authority to release private data to Dr. Michael DeSanctis without the written consent of the parent?
267106
Advisory Opinion 94-041
October 7, 1994; School District 877 (Buffalo)
94-041
School District 877 (Buffalo)
Data subjects
Educational data
Informed consent
Data subjects, Educational data
Data subjects, Educational data, Informed consent
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-040
1994-10-05T15:15:43Z
1994-10-05T15:15:43Z
When an employee of the City of Buffalo didn't know what the classification of a piece of private data was, did that constitute a violation of the minor child's rights by impeding access to government data and not applying appropriate safeguards?
When the City of Buffalo charged a set fee of $5.00 on May 4 and June 10, to copy information from a Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request, were they impeding access to government data and violating the minor child's rights?
When Buffalo Police Officer Steven Huberty disseminated private data to the Buffalo High School, did that violate the minor child's rights to privacy and rights to challenge the accuracy of data being maintained by the Buffalo Police Department?
Was the City of Buffalo suppose to respond to the custodial parent's Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request of May 6 in 30 days? Did the City of Buffalo violate Minnesota Statutes and the rights of the data subject in the manner they responded?
When an employee of the City of Buffalo didn't know what the classification of a piece of private data was, did that constitute a violation of the minor child's rights by impeding access to government data and not applying appropriate safeguards?
When the City of Buffalo charged a set fee of $5.00 on May 4 and June 10, to copy information from a Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request, were they impeding access to government data and violating the minor child's rights?
When Buffalo Police Officer Steven Huberty disseminated private data to the Buffalo High School, did that violate the minor child's rights to privacy and rights to challenge the accuracy of data being maintained by the Buffalo Police Department?
Was the City of Buffalo suppose to respond to the custodial parent's Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request of May 6 in 30 days? Did the City of Buffalo violate Minnesota Statutes and the rights of the data subject in the manner they responded?
267402
Advisory Opinion 94-040
October 5, 1994; City of Buffalo
94-040
City of Buffalo
Copy costs
Data subjects
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Operating expenses excluded
Flat or standard fee
Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171)
Law enforcement data
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data
Copy costs, Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Operating expenses excluded, Flat or standard fee, Juveniles (260.161 / 260B.171), Law enforcement data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-039
1994-10-05T15:14:43Z
1994-10-05T15:14:43Z
When the Wright County Attorney's Office issued the petition on May 18, 1994, which included the Buffalo Police Report and not the custodial parent's Minnesota Data Practices Act Request of May 6, 1994, did that office violate the right of an individual, when challenging data, to have recipients of the challenged data notified of the challenge?
In charging $5.00 for the first 10 copies of data on individuals, rather than the actual cost, is the Wright County Attorney's Office impeding access to government data by the data subject?
When the Wright County Attorney's Office issued the petition on May 18, 1994, which included the Buffalo Police Report and not the custodial parent's Minnesota Data Practices Act Request of May 6, 1994, did that office violate the right of an individual, when challenging data, to have recipients of the challenged data notified of the challenge?
In charging $5.00 for the first 10 copies of data on individuals, rather than the actual cost, is the Wright County Attorney's Office impeding access to government data by the data subject?
266981
Advisory Opinion 94-039
October 5, 1994; Wright County
94-039
Wright County
Copy costs
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Copy costs, Data subjects
Copy costs, Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, No charge to search/retrieve/redact
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-038
1994-09-29T15:14:43Z
1994-09-29T15:14:43Z
Is he entitled to gain access to data that existed on the District's computer on or before October 21, 1993?
Has X actually received the information that existed in the District's computer on or before October 21, 1993?
Does X have the right to gain access to data maintained on the District computer after October 21, 1993 and does he have the right to gain access to data that would inform him who, if anyone, changed certain data codes and why those codes were changed?
Is he entitled to gain access to data that existed on the District's computer on or before October 21, 1993?
Has X actually received the information that existed in the District's computer on or before October 21, 1993?
Does X have the right to gain access to data maintained on the District computer after October 21, 1993 and does he have the right to gain access to data that would inform him who, if anyone, changed certain data codes and why those codes were changed?
267356
Advisory Opinion 94-038
September 29, 1994; School District 625 (St. Paul)
94-038
School District 625 (St. Paul)
Electronic data
Personnel data
Requests for data
Electronic data
Data subject access to personnel data
Data request vs. question/inquiry
Electronic data, Personnel data, Requests for data
Electronic data, Personnel data, Requests for data, Electronic data, Data subject access to personnel data, Data request vs. question/inquiry
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 94-037
1994-09-23T15:14:43Z
1994-09-23T15:14:43Z
Do any of the data contained in the capital expenditure reports, and particularly, the dollar amounts reported for individual capital expenditures, qualify for protection as trade secret information under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37?
Do any of the data contained in the capital expenditure reports, and particularly, the dollar amounts reported for individual capital expenditures, qualify for protection as trade secret information under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.37?
266664
Advisory Opinion 94-037
September 23, 1994; Minnesota Department of Health
94-037
Minnesota Department of Health
Trade secret
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Trade secret
Trade secret, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-036
1994-09-02T15:15:43Z
1994-09-02T15:15:43Z
"Is the Memorandum dated December 30, 1993 private personnel data pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13.43, subd.5, which provides that all personnel data relating to an individual employed as an undercover law enforcement officer is private data?"
"Is the Memorandum dated December 30, 1993 private personnel data pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13.43, subd.5, which provides that all personnel data relating to an individual employed as an undercover law enforcement officer is private data?"
267551
Advisory Opinion 94-036
September 2, 1994; City of Brooklyn Center
94-036
City of Brooklyn Center
Personnel data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Undercover law enforcement officer
Legislative intent (645.16)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Undercover law enforcement officer, Legislative intent (645.16)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-035
1994-09-02T15:14:43Z
1994-09-02T15:14:43Z
Are the consultant's reports and materials, prepared for the County, available to him as he requested?
Are the consultant's reports and materials, prepared for the County, available to him as he requested?
267464
Advisory Opinion 94-035
September 2, 1994; Anoka County
94-035
Anoka County
Legislative authority and intent
Consultants
Presumption of openness
Location of data
Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Consultants, Presumption of openness, Location of data, Obligation to maintain and preserve records
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-034
1994-08-24T15:14:43Z
1994-08-24T15:14:43Z
Are the documents, other than the personnel file and the building file, that have been requested by the employee subject to disclosure to the employee given the nature by which those documents were generated, kept and maintained in the District?
Are the documents, other than the personnel file and the building file, that have been requested by the employee subject to disclosure to the employee given the nature by which those documents were generated, kept and maintained in the District?
267854
Advisory Opinion 94-034
August 24, 1994; School District 742 (Saint Cloud)
94-034
School District 742 (Saint Cloud)
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Data subject access
Complainant identity
Supervisor file
Personnel files
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Data subject access, Complainant identity, Supervisor file, Personnel files
Debra Rae Anderson
Note: The Minnesota Supreme Court in Burks v. Metropolitan Council, No. A14-1651 (Minn. Aug. 24, 2016), held that data subjects have the right to access data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-033
1994-08-18T15:14:43Z
1994-08-18T15:14:43Z
Whether discussion of allegations or charges against an employee of the city should only take place at a closed meeting unless the employee who is the subject of the discussion requests that the meeting be open to the public?
Whether discussion of allegations or charges against an employee of the city should only take place at a closed meeting unless the employee who is the subject of the discussion requests that the meeting be open to the public?
267023
Advisory Opinion 94-033
August 18, 1994; City of Centerville
94-033
City of Centerville
Personnel data
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law
Personnel data, Open Meeting Law, Open Meeting Law
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-032
1994-08-11T15:15:43Z
1994-08-11T15:15:43Z
Do the policies of two state agencies, that of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and that of the Department of Corrections, both of which insist upon a birth date in order to access criminal history information, subvert the Legislature's intent that criminal history data on individuals convicted of crimes (13.87, subd. 2) be classified as public data and that governmental agencies ". . . keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use." (§13.03, subd. 1.)
Are birth date data in BCA files classified as private data on individuals?
Do the policies of two state agencies, that of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and that of the Department of Corrections, both of which insist upon a birth date in order to access criminal history information, subvert the Legislature's intent that criminal history data on individuals convicted of crimes (13.87, subd. 2) be classified as public data and that governmental agencies ". . . keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use." (§13.03, subd. 1.)
Are birth date data in BCA files classified as private data on individuals?
267874
Advisory Opinion 94-032
August 11, 1994; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
94-032
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Policies and Procedures
Requests for data
Criminal history/justice data (13.87)
Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Policies and Procedures, Requests for data
Policies and Procedures, Requests for data, Criminal history/justice data (13.87), Easily accessible for convenient use (13.03, subd. 1)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-031
1994-08-11T15:14:43Z
1994-08-11T15:14:43Z
Do the policies of two state agencies, that of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and that of the Department of Corrections, both of which insist upon a birth date in order to access criminal history information, subvert the Legislature's intent that criminal history data on individuals convicted of crimes (13.87, subd. 2) be classified as public data and that governmental agencies ". . . keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use." (§13.03, subd. 1.)
Are birth date data in BCA files classified as private data on individuals?
Do the policies of two state agencies, that of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and that of the Department of Corrections, both of which insist upon a birth date in order to access criminal history information, subvert the Legislature's intent that criminal history data on individuals convicted of crimes (13.87, subd. 2) be classified as public data and that governmental agencies ". . . keep records containing government data in such an arrangement and condition as to make them easily accessible for convenient use." (§13.03, subd. 1.)
Are birth date data in BCA files classified as private data on individuals?
267777
Advisory Opinion 94-031
August 11, 1994; Minnesota Department of Corrections
94-031
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Requests for data
Policies and Procedures
Birth date data
Court services data (13.84)
Criminal history/justice data (13.87)
Requests for data, Policies and Procedures
Requests for data, Policies and Procedures, Birth date data, Court services data (13.84), Criminal history/justice data (13.87)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-030
1994-08-09T15:15:43Z
1994-08-09T15:15:43Z
Does the Brooklyn Park Police Department violate §13.82, subd. 5 of the Data Practices Act by having a policy of classifying as private all photographs taken at death scenes, regardless of their contents?
Should the Brooklyn Park Police Department review each photograph in Gwen Donald's investigative file and make a photograph by photograph determination whether the photograph is clearly offensive to common sensibilities before answering a request for that data?
If a portion of a photograph is reasonably deemed clearly offensive to common sensibilities, should the public have access to that portion of the photograph which is not offensive?
Does the Brooklyn Park Police Department violate §13.82, subd. 5 of the Data Practices Act by having a policy of classifying as private all photographs taken at death scenes, regardless of their contents?
Should the Brooklyn Park Police Department review each photograph in Gwen Donald's investigative file and make a photograph by photograph determination whether the photograph is clearly offensive to common sensibilities before answering a request for that data?
If a portion of a photograph is reasonably deemed clearly offensive to common sensibilities, should the public have access to that portion of the photograph which is not offensive?
267738
Advisory Opinion 94-030
August 9, 1994; City of Brooklyn Park
94-030
City of Brooklyn Park
Law enforcement data
Commissioner of Administration
Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos)
Photographs
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Commissioner of Administration, Photographs/videotapes (See also: Law enforcement - Booking photos), Photographs
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-029
1994-08-09T15:14:43Z
1994-08-09T15:14:43Z
Are the Minneapolis police department's property inventory lists recording information about inventory sales of firearms to federally licensed gun dealers public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
Are the Minneapolis police department's property inventory lists recording information about inventory sales of firearms to federally licensed gun dealers public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act?
266839
Advisory Opinion 94-029
August 9, 1994; City of Minneapolis
94-029
City of Minneapolis
Law enforcement data
Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Firearms (13.87, subd. 2 / 13.36)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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14659002
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Advisory Opinion 94-028
1994-08-03T15:14:43Z
1994-08-03T15:14:43Z
Did the Sheriff's office in general and Investigator Johnson in particular have any basis to their denial of my file?
Are the costs assessed by the Sheriff's department for copying the material excessive?
Do the deletions made by the Sheriff to the records eventually provided have a basis in law? Was the Sheriff's department required to justify each deletion or omission with particularity?
Did the Sheriff's office in general and Investigator Johnson in particular have any basis to their denial of my file?
Are the costs assessed by the Sheriff's department for copying the material excessive?
Do the deletions made by the Sheriff to the records eventually provided have a basis in law? Was the Sheriff's department required to justify each deletion or omission with particularity?
267216
Advisory Opinion 94-028
August 3, 1994; Ramsey County
94-028
Ramsey County
Copy costs
Flat or standard fee
Copy costs
Copy costs, Flat or standard fee
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-027
1994-07-20T15:14:43Z
1994-07-20T15:14:43Z
Whether these disclosures of educational data, as described by X's parents in their request letter, were improper disclosures of private educational data by agents of the School District?
Whether these disclosures of educational data, as described by X's parents in their request letter, were improper disclosures of private educational data by agents of the School District?
267379
Advisory Opinion 94-027
July 20, 1994; School District 273 (Edina)
94-027
School District 273 (Edina)
Educational data
Parent data
Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9)
Educational data
Educational data, Parent data, Intergovernmental access (13.05, subd. 9)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-026
1994-06-28T15:14:43Z
1994-06-28T15:14:43Z
Are the recorded minutes of the meeting of a public body public data prior to their formal approval by the body at a subsequent meeting?
Are the recorded minutes of the meeting of a public body public data prior to their formal approval by the body at a subsequent meeting?
267425
Advisory Opinion 94-026
June 28, 1994; City of Byron
94-026
City of Byron
Government Data
Draft documents
Minutes, personal notes
Government Data
Government Data, Draft documents, Minutes, personal notes
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-025
1994-06-24T15:14:43Z
1994-06-24T15:14:43Z
What is public information regarding mediation in the data of the Authority?
What is public information regarding mediation in the data of the Authority?
267897
Advisory Opinion 94-025
June 24, 1994; City of Minneapolis
94-025
City of Minneapolis
Personnel data
Mediation data, generally (See also: Bureau of Mediation Services data and Labor relations data)
Minneapolis Civilian Review Board (CRA)
Mediation
Personnel data
Personnel data, Mediation data, generally (See also: Bureau of Mediation Services data and Labor relations data), Minneapolis Civilian Review Board (CRA), Mediation
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-024
1994-06-14T15:14:43Z
1994-06-14T15:14:43Z
Is the Program in Human Sexuality improperly denying X access to data maintained about him?
Is the Program in Human Sexuality improperly denying X access to data maintained about him?
267718
Advisory Opinion 94-024
June 14, 1994; University of Minnesota
94-024
University of Minnesota
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Commissioner of Administration
Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Response to data requests, Data subjects
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Commissioner of Administration, Patient records (144.335, subd. 3a / 144.293)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-023
1994-05-25T15:14:43Z
1994-05-25T15:14:43Z
Is the City required to provide to one of its employees data contained in what the employee refers to as a "field files" and what the City characterizes as "informal files of supervisors" concerning employees?
Is the City required to provide to one of its employees data contained in what the employee refers to as a "field files" and what the City characterizes as "informal files of supervisors" concerning employees?
267829
Advisory Opinion 94-023
May 25, 1994; City of Brooklyn Park
94-023
City of Brooklyn Park
Legislative authority and intent
Government data (13.02, subd. 7)
Government data
Legislative authority and intent
Legislative authority and intent, Government data (13.02, subd. 7), Government data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-022
1994-05-06T15:14:43Z
1994-05-06T15:14:43Z
Since the search committee is now conducting interviews of the remaining candidates, are those candidates "finalists" within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §13.43, subd. 3, and are their names therefore public data?
Regardless of whether the current candidates are finalists within the meaning of §13.43, subd. 3, must the job histories and educational and training backgrounds disclosed by the search committee contain details such as dates and places?
Since the search committee is now conducting interviews of the remaining candidates, are those candidates "finalists" within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §13.43, subd. 3, and are their names therefore public data?
Regardless of whether the current candidates are finalists within the meaning of §13.43, subd. 3, must the job histories and educational and training backgrounds disclosed by the search committee contain details such as dates and places?
267737
Advisory Opinion 94-022
May 6, 1994; Saint Cloud State University
94-022
Saint Cloud State University
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Access to actual data
Candidates for employment
Applicants for employment
Applicant data
Education/training background, job history, previous work experience
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Access to actual data, Candidates for employment, Applicants for employment, Applicant data, Education/training background, job history, previous work experience, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-021
1994-04-21T15:14:43Z
1994-04-21T15:14:43Z
Is the City of Rosemount in compliance with the provisions of the MGDPA regarding the appointment of a responsible authority and the development and implementation of procedures for access to government data by the public?
Is the City of Rosemount in compliance with the provisions of the MGDPA regarding the appointment of a responsible authority and the development and implementation of procedures for access to government data by the public?
267639
Advisory Opinion 94-021
April 21, 1994; City of Rosemount
94-021
City of Rosemount
Legislative authority and intent
Responsible authority
Responsible authority
Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200)
Name, title, and address
Legislative authority and intent, Responsible authority
Legislative authority and intent, Responsible authority, Responsible authority, Public document/annual report (13.05, subd. 1 and 1205.1200), Name, title, and address
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-020
1994-04-19T15:14:43Z
1994-04-19T15:14:43Z
Are booking photos public data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82?
Are booking photos public data under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.82?
267955
Advisory Opinion 94-020
April 19, 1994; Blue Earth County
94-020
Blue Earth County
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-019
1994-04-15T15:14:43Z
1994-04-15T15:14:43Z
Is the decision of the city manager at Step II of the grievance process a "final decision" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subd. 2 (b)?
Is the decision of the city manager at Step II of the grievance process a "final decision" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43, subd. 2 (b)?
267946
Advisory Opinion 94-019
April 15, 1994; City of Crystal
94-019
City of Crystal
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-018
1994-04-11T15:14:43Z
1994-04-11T15:14:43Z
Under Minn. Stat. §13.43, subd. 8, does the phrase "data on the complainant or witness" include more than the names of student complainants?
If so, does it include: (a) the names of witnesses, (b) any or all of the data described in Mr. Tanick's* letter to Maggie Wallner**, and/or (c) any other data not specifically described in Mr. Tanick's letter?
What (or who) determines which data are "necessary for the employee to prepare" for the disciplinary proceeding?
*Ms. Clark's client's former attorney.
**An attorney for District 272.
Under Minn. Stat. §13.43, subd. 8, does the phrase "data on the complainant or witness" include more than the names of student complainants?
If so, does it include: (a) the names of witnesses, (b) any or all of the data described in Mr. Tanick's* letter to Maggie Wallner**, and/or (c) any other data not specifically described in Mr. Tanick's letter?
What (or who) determines which data are "necessary for the employee to prepare" for the disciplinary proceeding?
*Ms. Clark's client's former attorney.
**An attorney for District 272.
267647
Advisory Opinion 94-018
April 11, 1994; School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
94-018
School District 272 (Eden Prairie)
Educational data
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Harassment claims, investigations
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Collective bargaining agreements
Complainant identity
Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8)
Witness identity or statement
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Educational data, Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Harassment claims, investigations, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Collective bargaining agreements, Complainant identity, Harassment data (13.43, subd. 8), Witness identity or statement
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-017
1994-04-07T15:14:43Z
1994-04-07T15:14:43Z
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?
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?
267298
Advisory Opinion 94-017
April 7, 1994; Ramsey County
94-017
Ramsey County
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Child support
Response to data requests, Data subjects
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Child support
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-016
1994-04-05T15:14:43Z
1994-04-05T15:14:43Z
Must the District release to her the IEPs or any elements or items contained in them?
If so, what elements or items contained in the IEPs must the District release?
Are there any elements or items contained in the IEPs that the District must not release?
If so, what are they?
Must the District release to her the IEPs or any elements or items contained in them?
If so, what elements or items contained in the IEPs must the District release?
Are there any elements or items contained in the IEPs that the District must not release?
If so, what are they?
267862
Advisory Opinion 94-016
April 5, 1994; School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
94-016
School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin)
Educational data
Litigation
Redaction
IEP (Individual Education Plans)
Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5)
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Educational data, Litigation, Redaction
Educational data, Litigation, Redaction, IEP (Individual Education Plans), Discovery (13.03, subd. 6; 1205.0100, subpart 5), Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-015
1994-03-11T16:14:43Z
1994-03-11T16:14:43Z
A member of the public asked about the classification of data regarding ambulance services from the City of Red Wing Fire Department. The City argued the data were private under Minnesota Statutes section 144.807, which classifies data in reports sent the Commissioner of Health as private. The Commissioner determined that the some ambulance services data are public under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, and that this data do not become private data because similar data was submitted to the Commissioner of Health.
A member of the public asked about the classification of data regarding ambulance services from the City of Red Wing Fire Department. The City argued the data were private under Minnesota Statutes section 144.807, which classifies data in reports sent the Commissioner of Health as private. The Commissioner determined that the some ambulance services data are public under Minnesota Statutes section 13.82, and that this data do not become private data because similar data was submitted to the Commissioner of Health.
267762
Advisory Opinion 94-015
March 11, 1994; City of Red Wing
94-015
City of Red Wing
Law enforcement data
Ambulance service data
Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9)
Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3)
Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Ambulance service data, Classification at time of request, controls access (13.03, subd. 9), Request for service data (13.82, subd. 3), Response or incident data (13.82, subd. 6 / subd. 4)
Debra Rae Anderson
Note: Minnesota Statutes section 144.807 was repealed in 1989.
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-014
1994-03-07T16:14:43Z
1994-03-07T16:14:43Z
Are the questions and documents [that he asked and requested] considered public data, was the method he used to make his request a legitimate one, [and] did the City respond in a legal and timely manner?
Are the questions and documents [that he asked and requested] considered public data, was the method he used to make his request a legitimate one, [and] did the City respond in a legal and timely manner?
268012
Advisory Opinion 94-014
March 7, 1994; City of Rosemount
94-014
City of Rosemount
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-013
1994-02-24T16:14:43Z
1994-02-24T16:14:43Z
Are day care provider profiles, maintained by a community action agency, public data for purposes of the State Data Practices Act?
Are day care provider profiles, maintained by a community action agency, public data for purposes of the State Data Practices Act?
267692
Advisory Opinion 94-013
February 24, 1994; Dakota County
94-013
Dakota County
Contracts/privatization
Contractors
Contracts
Privatization
13.03 subdivision 11
Daycare, child care provider
Contracts/privatization
Contracts/privatization, Contractors, Contracts, Privatization, 13.03 subdivision 11, Daycare, child care provider
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-012
1994-02-22T16:14:43Z
1994-02-22T16:14:43Z
As to the non-government providers and facilities which have to supply data on individual patients pursuant to the rules, is any relationship created which would require them to give the Tennessen Warning?
In light of certain provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, must providers advise patients their medical records could be released to the Commissioner and the MHDI without their consent?
As to the non-government providers and facilities which have to supply data on individual patients pursuant to the rules, is any relationship created which would require them to give the Tennessen Warning?
In light of certain provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 144.335, must providers advise patients their medical records could be released to the Commissioner and the MHDI without their consent?
267607
Advisory Opinion 94-012
February 22, 1994; Minnesota Health Data Institute
94-012
Minnesota Health Data Institute
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Consent to release
Health care providers (Chapter 62J)
Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Consent to release, Health care providers (Chapter 62J), Tennessen warning notice (13.04, subd. 2)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-011
1994-02-16T16:14:43Z
1994-02-16T16:14:43Z
If Mary Nelson's original psychological report was destroyed by the District, as stated by Mr. Nelson in his letter of October 13, 1993, does this violate the MGDPA?
If Mary Nelson's original psychological report was not destroyed by the District, but the District told the parents it had been destroyed and therefore did not provide it until December 15, 1993 (accepting arguendo that the District's version of the facts is correct), does this violate the MGDPA?
Since Mary Nelson's original psychological report is not in the stack of documents received by this office and has not been provided, does this violate the MGDPA?
If Mary Nelson's original psychological report was destroyed by the District, as stated by Mr. Nelson in his letter of October 13, 1993, does this violate the MGDPA?
If Mary Nelson's original psychological report was not destroyed by the District, but the District told the parents it had been destroyed and therefore did not provide it until December 15, 1993 (accepting arguendo that the District's version of the facts is correct), does this violate the MGDPA?
Since Mary Nelson's original psychological report is not in the stack of documents received by this office and has not been provided, does this violate the MGDPA?
266552
Advisory Opinion 94-011
February 16, 1994; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
94-011
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Records management/retention
Data destruction
Records management/retention
Records management/retention, Data destruction
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-010
1994-02-14T16:14:43Z
1994-02-14T16:14:43Z
". . . whether arrest records are public information and, if so, whether they have to be provided in a readily accessible form under the name of an individual, rather than through perusing 10 years of daily arrest logs."
". . . whether arrest records are public information and, if so, whether they have to be provided in a readily accessible form under the name of an individual, rather than through perusing 10 years of daily arrest logs."
267145
Advisory Opinion 94-010
February 14, 1994; Hennepin County
94-010
Hennepin County
Law enforcement data
Arrest data
Law enforcement data
Law enforcement data, Arrest data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-009
1994-02-10T16:14:43Z
1994-02-10T16:14:43Z
Does Minnesota Statutes Section 13.31 bar the release of the addresses of real property owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Agency?
Does Minnesota Statutes Section 13.31 bar the release of the addresses of real property owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Agency?
267565
Advisory Opinion 94-009
February 10, 1994; City of Minneapolis
94-009
City of Minneapolis
Welfare data
Benefit data
Indirect identification of individuals
Welfare data
Welfare data, Benefit data, Indirect identification of individuals
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-008
1994-02-02T16:14:43Z
1994-02-02T16:14:43Z
"Has the District violated the provisions of Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.04, subd. 3 because the records were requested on November 29 and not received until December 15?"
"Has the District violated the provisions of Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.04, subd. 3 because the records were requested on November 29 and not received until December 15?"
268019
Advisory Opinion 94-008
February 2, 1994; School District 276 (Minnetonka)
94-008
School District 276 (Minnetonka)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-007
1994-01-27T16:14:43Z
1994-01-27T16:14:43Z
Are data about the births of children public data in a public hospital? In his response, Mr. Melchert makes it clear that Ridgeview's position on the release of birth data is not a function of an interpretation of the 1993 amendments to Section 144.651 but is based only on an interpretation of Section 13.42 of the MGDPA. To deal with the contrasting approaches to the issues presented here, the issue that will be addressed by the Commissioner is the issue presented to Ridgeview, i. e. are data about the births of babies public data in public hospitals?
Are data about the births of children public data in a public hospital? In his response, Mr. Melchert makes it clear that Ridgeview's position on the release of birth data is not a function of an interpretation of the 1993 amendments to Section 144.651 but is based only on an interpretation of Section 13.42 of the MGDPA. To deal with the contrasting approaches to the issues presented here, the issue that will be addressed by the Commissioner is the issue presented to Ridgeview, i. e. are data about the births of babies public data in public hospitals?
267992
Advisory Opinion 94-007
January 27, 1994; Ridgeview Medical Center
94-007
Ridgeview Medical Center
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-006
1994-01-20T16:14:43Z
1994-01-20T16:14:43Z
Would you state if you agree with Commissioner Jordan's interpretation of the Minnesota Data Practices Act?
Would you state if you agree with Commissioner Jordan's interpretation of the Minnesota Data Practices Act?
267726
Advisory Opinion 94-006
January 20, 1994; Minnesota Department of Public Safety
94-006
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Civil investigative data
Personnel data
Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Final disposition of disciplinary action
Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Civil investigative data, Personnel data
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Chief attorney has substantial discretion to determine, Civil investigative data (13.39), Final disposition of disciplinary action, Disciplinary action not taken, data not public
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-005
1994-01-10T16:14:43Z
1994-01-10T16:14:43Z
Was Steele County's response to X's request the response contemplated by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and hereinafter "MGDPA"?
Was Steele County's response to X's request the response contemplated by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and hereinafter "MGDPA"?
267990
Advisory Opinion 94-005
January 10, 1994; Steele County
94-005
Steele County
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-004
1994-01-06T16:14:43Z
1994-01-06T16:14:43Z
Are the long distance telephone billing records of a county employee public data?
Are the long distance telephone billing records of a county employee public data?
267470
Advisory Opinion 94-004
January 6, 1994; Crow Wing County
94-004
Crow Wing County
Government Data
Telephone records/bills
Government Data
Government Data, Telephone records/bills
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-003
1994-01-04T16:16:43Z
1994-01-04T16:16:43Z
Did the police department violate Minnesota Statute Section 13.04, Subdivision 3 by refusing to provide Y all of the records regarding X within the five day timeline, which began to run on October 9, 1992?
Was the police department entitled to delay providing records regarding X because the police department claimed to be investigating the situation, without advising us of same, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13.39?
Did the police department violate Minnesota Statute Section 13.04, Subdivision 3 by refusing to provide Y all of the records regarding X within the five day timeline, which began to run on October 9, 1992?
Was the police department entitled to delay providing records regarding X because the police department claimed to be investigating the situation, without advising us of same, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13.39?
267571
Advisory Opinion 94-003
January 4, 1994; City of Waseca
94-003
City of Waseca
Data subjects
Educational data
Law enforcement data
Data access to data subject
Subject's right to know
Informed of existence/classification
Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data
Data subjects, Educational data, Law enforcement data, Data access to data subject, Subject's right to know, Informed of existence/classification, Victim access to active investigative data (13.82, subd. 13 / subd. 6)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-002
1994-01-04T16:15:43Z
1994-01-04T16:15:43Z
Did ISD 829 or its attorney(s) violate the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 3 by denying X's parent his full educational records within the timelines required by law?
Did ISD 829 violate the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 4 by failing to provide, under the timelines required by law, all of X's records once it was on notice that the parent considered the file provided to be incomplete?
Did ISD 829 or its attorney(s) violate the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 3 by denying X's parent his full educational records within the timelines required by law?
Did ISD 829 violate the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 4 by failing to provide, under the timelines required by law, all of X's records once it was on notice that the parent considered the file provided to be incomplete?
266355
Advisory Opinion 94-002
January 4, 1994; School District 829 (Waseca)
94-002
School District 829 (Waseca)
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Data subjects
Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 94-001
1994-01-04T16:14:43Z
1994-01-04T16:14:43Z
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. Minnesota Statute Section 13.04, Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32.
Does Mr. Hay, in his individual role as a lay advocate, constitute a "person" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08, Subdivision 1?
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. Minnesota Statute Section 13.04, Minnesota Statutes Section 13.32.
Does Mr. Hay, in his individual role as a lay advocate, constitute a "person" within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08, Subdivision 1?
267329
Advisory Opinion 94-001
January 4, 1994; School District 829 (Waseca)
94-001
School District 829 (Waseca)
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Advocates - access to data
Response to data requests, Data subjects
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Advocates - access to data
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
xml
14659002
english
Advisory Opinion 93-012
1993-12-30T16:14:43Z
1993-12-30T16:14:43Z
Must the school district provide X's parents a copy of a report or notes about an incident/dispute involving their child and family which was created by a school district employee? Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.04, Subd. 3.
Must the school district provide X's parents a copy of a report or notes about an incident/dispute involving their child and family which was created by a school district employee? Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.04, Subd. 3.
267376
Advisory Opinion 93-012
December 30, 1993; School District 624 (White Bear Lake)
93-012
School District 624 (White Bear Lake)
Educational data
Instructional personnel
Notes, "desk drawer notes"
Parent data
Educational data
Educational data, Instructional personnel, Notes, "desk drawer notes", Parent data
Debra Rae Anderson
Note: In December 1999, staff of the Information Policy Analysis Division, on behalf of the Commissioner, redacted not public data from this opinion. The redaction ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-011
1993-12-20T16:14:43Z
1993-12-20T16:14:43Z
Whether the identity of the individual, known only to Superintendent Smit and not existing in any physical form, is not classified as "government data."
Whether, if you believe the identity of the source is government data, it would be classified as "harassment data."
Whether the identity of the individual, known only to Superintendent Smit and not existing in any physical form, is not classified as "government data."
Whether, if you believe the identity of the source is government data, it would be classified as "harassment data."
267900
Advisory Opinion 93-011
December 20, 1993; School District 504 (Slayton)
93-011
School District 504 (Slayton)
Personnel data
Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Personnel data
Personnel data, Mental impressions (See: Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614), Mental impressions (Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-010
1993-12-09T16:14:43Z
1993-12-09T16:14:43Z
Upon final disposition of the disciplinary action (receipt of the Arbitrator's decision), does the Notice of Deficiency become public data?
Is the decision of the Arbitrator public? If so, must the District remove the names and personally identifiable information of students and employees who testified at the hearing?
Is the portion of the transcript containing the Teacher's testimony public, with appropriate redactions? Is the testimony of other witnesses public, provided names and personally identifiable information is deleted?
Upon final disposition of the disciplinary action (receipt of the Arbitrator's decision), does the Notice of Deficiency become public data?
Is the decision of the Arbitrator public? If so, must the District remove the names and personally identifiable information of students and employees who testified at the hearing?
Is the portion of the transcript containing the Teacher's testimony public, with appropriate redactions? Is the testimony of other witnesses public, provided names and personally identifiable information is deleted?
267430
Advisory Opinion 93-010
December 9, 1993; School District 112 (Chaska)
93-010
School District 112 (Chaska)
Personnel data
Redaction
Arbitrator decision or award
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Notice of deficiency
Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Personnel data, Redaction
Personnel data, Redaction, Arbitrator decision or award, Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Notice of deficiency, Redaction (See also: Multiple data subjects; Separation of data)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-009
1993-12-03T16:14:43Z
1993-12-03T16:14:43Z
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 to provide the contents of Complaint No. 424 within five days, or requesting an extension or explaining in writing the impossibility of doing so (Minn. Stat. 13.04; Sec. 13.03, Subd. 3)?
Did the Minnesota Department of Education have a responsibility to notify X's parents of their rights to file a Notice of Claim or lawsuit or other legal action regarding potential violations of Chapter 13. (Minn. Stat.Sec. 13.05; subd.8.)
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 to provide the contents of Complaint No. 424 within five days, or requesting an extension or explaining in writing the impossibility of doing so (Minn. Stat. 13.04; Sec. 13.03, Subd. 3)?
Did the Minnesota Department of Education have a responsibility to notify X's parents of their rights to file a Notice of Claim or lawsuit or other legal action regarding potential violations of Chapter 13. (Minn. Stat.Sec. 13.05; subd.8.)
267804
Advisory Opinion 93-009
December 3, 1993; Minnesota Department of Education
93-009
Minnesota Department of Education
Data subjects
Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests
Department of Education
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Data subjects, Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests
Data subjects, Policies and Procedures, Response to data requests, Department of Education, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-008
1993-11-29T16:16:43Z
1993-11-29T16:16:43Z
Did School District No. 281 violate the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.03, Subd. 3, 13.04, Subdivision 3, and 13.05, Subd. 8 and Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.32) by its failure to provide all of the documents that were requested on August 26, 1993 within the timelines required and to provide the parents notice of access procedures? Specifically, is the District in violation by not providing to the parents a copy of the letter that its own Superintendent wrote on January 21, 1993 to the Minnesota Department of Education?
Is School District No. 281 presently in violation of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for failing to provide X's parents a copy of her statement and other information contained in any internal investigation file concerning sexual harassment? (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.32, 13.39; Subd. 2)
Did School District No. 281 violate the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.03, Subd. 3, 13.04, Subdivision 3, and 13.05, Subd. 8 and Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.32) by its failure to provide all of the documents that were requested on August 26, 1993 within the timelines required and to provide the parents notice of access procedures? Specifically, is the District in violation by not providing to the parents a copy of the letter that its own Superintendent wrote on January 21, 1993 to the Minnesota Department of Education?
Is School District No. 281 presently in violation of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act for failing to provide X's parents a copy of her statement and other information contained in any internal investigation file concerning sexual harassment? (Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, 13.32, 13.39; Subd. 2)
267039
Advisory Opinion 93-008
November 29, 1993; School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
93-008
School District 281 (Robbinsdale)
Educational data
Harassment claims, investigations
Educational data
Educational data, Harassment claims, investigations
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-007
1993-11-29T16:15:43Z
1993-11-29T16:15:43Z
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. 13.02, subd. 17,; 13.32; 13.39, subd. 3)
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. 13.02, subd. 17,; 13.32; 13.39, subd. 3)
267095
Advisory Opinion 93-007
November 29, 1993; Minnesota Department of Education
93-007
Minnesota Department of Education
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Commissioner of Administration
Response to data requests, Data subjects
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Commissioner of Administration
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-006
1993-11-29T16:14:43Z
1993-11-29T16:14:43Z
Is the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or FERPA an issue, in your view, that should be heard as part of a due process hearing conducted pursuant to Minn. State. Sec. 120.17, Subd. 3b or does your office concur with Judge Reha's opinion?
Is the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or FERPA an issue, in your view, that should be heard as part of a due process hearing conducted pursuant to Minn. State. Sec. 120.17, Subd. 3b or does your office concur with Judge Reha's opinion?
267852
Advisory Opinion 93-006
November 29, 1993; Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
93-006
Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings
Educational data
Office of administrative hearings OAH
FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Office of Administrative Hearings
Educational data
Educational data, Office of administrative hearings OAH, FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act), Office of Administrative Hearings
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-005
1993-11-12T16:15:43Z
1993-11-12T16:15:43Z
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 procedures? (Ms. Kerr then cites Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3 and 13.05, subdivision 8 as the statutes she alleges were violated.)
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 procedures? (Ms. Kerr then cites Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, subdivision 3 and 13.05, subdivision 8 as the statutes she alleges were violated.)
267155
Advisory Opinion 93-005
November 12, 1993; School District 287 (Hennepin Intermediate)
93-005
School District 287 (Hennepin Intermediate)
Response to data requests
Data subjects
Policies and Procedures
Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Policies and Procedures
Response to data requests, Data subjects, Policies and Procedures, Data subject rights of access procedures (13.05, subd. 8)/(13.025, subd. 3)
Terry L. Bock for Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-004
1993-11-12T16:14:43Z
1993-11-12T16:14:43Z
Did the school district violate Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 3 by failing to provide a copy of the statement to X's parents after their verbal and written requests for same?
Does the state Department of Administration or the state Department of Education have the authority to ensure school district compliance with Chapter 13?
Did the school district violate Minnesota Statutes Section 13.04, Subd. 3 by failing to provide a copy of the statement to X's parents after their verbal and written requests for same?
Does the state Department of Administration or the state Department of Education have the authority to ensure school district compliance with Chapter 13?
267474
Advisory Opinion 93-004
November 12, 1993; Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative
93-004
Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative
Data subjects
Educational data
Tennessen warning
Commissioner of Administration
Purpose of notice - informed choice
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning
Data subjects, Educational data, Tennessen warning, Commissioner of Administration, Purpose of notice - informed choice
Terry L. Bock for Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-003
1993-10-15T15:14:43Z
1993-10-15T15:14:43Z
Do videotapes that trigger an investigation that ultimately leads to discipline of a public employee, and which are referred to as grounds for the disciplinary action, constitute 'public data' under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Section 13.43, Subd. 2?
Do videotapes that trigger an investigation that ultimately leads to discipline of a public employee, and which are referred to as grounds for the disciplinary action, constitute 'public data' under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Section 13.43, Subd. 2?
267450
Advisory Opinion 93-003
October 15, 1993; University of Minnesota
93-003
University of Minnesota
Civil investigative data
Personnel data
Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Civil investigative data (13.39)
Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action
Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645)
Civil investigative data, Personnel data, Statutory construction (Ch. 645), Civil investigative data (13.39), Civil investigative data (13.39), Specific reasons and data documenting basis for action, Absurd or unreasonable result (645.17)
Terry L. Bock for Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-002
1993-09-09T15:14:43Z
1993-09-09T15:14:43Z
Were the names of the three candidates for the position of St. Louis County Administrator public data on August 11, 1993, the date the Mesabi Daily News requested those names from the County?
Were the names of the three candidates for the position of St. Louis County Administrator public data on August 11, 1993, the date the Mesabi Daily News requested those names from the County?
267535
Advisory Opinion 93-002
September 9, 1993; St. Louis County
93-002
St. Louis County
Legislative authority and intent
Personnel data
Applicants for employment
Candidates for employment
Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data
Legislative authority and intent, Personnel data, Applicants for employment, Candidates for employment, Finalist for public employment (13.43, subd. 3)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 93-001
1993-08-24T15:14:43Z
1993-08-24T15:14:43Z
"I therefore request a Commissioner's Opinion on the issue of whether a federal subpoena served on the city of Edina is public data in the city of Edina."
"I therefore request a Commissioner's Opinion on the issue of whether a federal subpoena served on the city of Edina is public data in the city of Edina."
266950
Advisory Opinion 93-001
August 24, 1993; City of Edina
93-001
City of Edina
Government Data
Grand jury subpoenas (federal)
Government Data
Government Data, Grand jury subpoenas (federal)
Debra Rae Anderson
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
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Advisory Opinion 24-001
2024-07-15T17:00:00Z
2024-07-15T17:00:00Z
A data subject asked whether the Department of Human Services complied with section 13.04, subd. 4 when it extended a deadline to respond to a challenge that data about him were accurate and complete. The Commissioner noted that section 13.04, subd. 4(c) requires a government entity to respond to a data challenge within 30 days by either correcting the disputed data or informing the data subject that it has determined the data are correct. The plain language of the subdivision does not permit an entity to extend this 30-day deadline. Therefore, the Commissioner opined that DHS did not comply with the Data Practices Act when it extended the deadline to respond to the data subject's challenge.
A data subject asked whether the Department of Human Services complied with section 13.04, subd. 4 when it extended a deadline to respond to a challenge that data about him were accurate and complete. The Commissioner noted that section 13.04, subd. 4(c) requires a government entity to respond to a data challenge within 30 days by either correcting the disputed data or informing the data subject that it has determined the data are correct. The plain language of the subdivision does not permit an entity to extend this 30-day deadline. Therefore, the Commissioner opined that DHS did not comply with the Data Practices Act when it extended the deadline to respond to the data subject's challenge.
631737
Advisory Opinion 24-001
July 15, 2024; Minnesota Department of Human Services
24-001
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Data subjects
Challenge accuracy and completeness of data
Data subjects (13.04)
Data subjects
Data subjects, Challenge accuracy and completeness of data, Data subjects (13.04)
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2023). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 24-002
2024-07-22T17:00:00Z
2024-07-22T17:00:00Z
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for its data access policies. The Commissioner opined that the city did not respond appropriately because it appeared that the city did not have data access policies at the time of the request.
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for its data access policies. The Commissioner opined that the city did not respond appropriately because it appeared that the city did not have data access policies at the time of the request.
638156
Advisory Opinion 24-002
July 22, 2024; City of Fertile
24-002
City of Fertile
Policies and Procedures
Data access policy
Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures, Data access policy
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2023). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 24-003
2024-08-06T17:00:00Z
2024-08-06T17:00:00Z
A school district asked whether emails and similar written correspondence regarding school district business that were sent between school board members were classified as private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2. The Commissioner opined that the private classification under section 13.601, subd. 2 applied to communications between elected officials and members of the public rather than just between elected officials. Additionally, section 13.601, subd. 2 does not apply to elected officials' correspondence when they are communicating in an official capacity. Therefore, school board members' emails are presumptively public unless specific data are classified as not public under another section of the Data Practices Act, other state statute, or federal law.
A school district asked whether emails and similar written correspondence regarding school district business that were sent between school board members were classified as private data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.601, subdivision 2. The Commissioner opined that the private classification under section 13.601, subd. 2 applied to communications between elected officials and members of the public rather than just between elected officials. Additionally, section 13.601, subd. 2 does not apply to elected officials' correspondence when they are communicating in an official capacity. Therefore, school board members' emails are presumptively public unless specific data are classified as not public under another section of the Data Practices Act, other state statute, or federal law.
640096
Advisory Opinion 24-003
August 6, 2024; ISD 11, Anoka-Hennepin
24-003
ISD 11, Anoka-Hennepin
Elected and appointed officials
13.601
Correspondence with elected officials
Elected officials
Elected and appointed officials
Elected and appointed officials, 13.601, Correspondence with elected officials, Elected officials
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2023). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 24-004
2024-10-03T19:30:36Z
2024-10-03T19:30:36Z
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for public data that he made while using a pseudonym. The City had informed the requester that it would not provide access to data until he identified himself. The Commissioner opined that the city did not respond appropriately because Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12 prohibits government entities from requiring data requesters to identify themselves as a condition to obtain access to public data.
A member of the public asked whether a city responded appropriately to a request for public data that he made while using a pseudonym. The City had informed the requester that it would not provide access to data until he identified himself. The Commissioner opined that the city did not respond appropriately because Minnesota Statutes, section 13.05, subdivision 12 prohibits government entities from requiring data requesters to identify themselves as a condition to obtain access to public data.
645187
Advisory Opinion 24-004
October 3, 2024; City of Kasota
24-004
City of Kasota
Requests for data
Response to data requests
Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Requests for data, Response to data requests
Requests for data, Response to data requests, Reason/justify request and identity not required (13.05, subd. 12)
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2023). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 25-001
2025-03-11T19:03:58Z
2025-03-11T19:03:58Z
A member of the public asked whether a Township Board violated the Open Meeting Law when it selected a new Supervisor outside of an open meeting. The Board filled scoring sheets for candidates during a meeting, and those sheets were later tabulated to select the individual to fill the open position. The Commissioner opined that as the interviews were conducted at an open meeting, the scoring sheets were required to be public at the meeting.
A member of the public asked whether a Township Board violated the Open Meeting Law when it selected a new Supervisor outside of an open meeting. The Board filled scoring sheets for candidates during a meeting, and those sheets were later tabulated to select the individual to fill the open position. The Commissioner opined that as the interviews were conducted at an open meeting, the scoring sheets were required to be public at the meeting.
672247
Advisory Opinion 25-001
March 11, 2025; Woodrow Township Board of Supervisors
25-001
Woodrow Township Board of Supervisors
Open Meeting Law
Journal of votes, ballots
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law, Journal of votes, ballots
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2024). It is based on the facts and information ...
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Advisory Opinion 25-002
2025-03-27T19:04:25Z
2025-03-27T19:04:25Z
A member of the public asked whether a county board of commissioners violated the Open Meeting Law when all commissioners gathered to tour a county building with potential tenants. The Commissioner could not determine whether the board violated the OML because there was a factual dispute over whether the board held the tour immediately after it adjourned a regular meeting or the board announced the time and place of the tour, recessed its regular meeting, and reconvened its regular meeting for the tour. If the board adjourned its regular meeting, then the board violated the OML because it did not appropriately notice a special meeting of the commissioners gathering to tour the building. If the board announced the time and place of the meeting before recessing the meeting, then the board did not violate the OML when meeting for the tour because it met the requirements of section 13D.04, subdivision 4(a).
A member of the public asked whether a county board of commissioners violated the Open Meeting Law when all commissioners gathered to tour a county building with potential tenants. The Commissioner could not determine whether the board violated the OML because there was a factual dispute over whether the board held the tour immediately after it adjourned a regular meeting or the board announced the time and place of the tour, recessed its regular meeting, and reconvened its regular meeting for the tour. If the board adjourned its regular meeting, then the board violated the OML because it did not appropriately notice a special meeting of the commissioners gathering to tour the building. If the board announced the time and place of the meeting before recessing the meeting, then the board did not violate the OML when meeting for the tour because it met the requirements of section 13D.04, subdivision 4(a).
673980
Advisory Opinion 25-002
March 27, 2025; Murray County Board of Commissioners
25-002
Murray County Board of Commissioners
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law
Open Meeting Law,
Tamar Gronvall
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072 (2024). It is based on the facts and information ...
Open Meeting Law
Copy costs
Data subjects, Educational data
Contracts, Privatization
Elected, Appointed officials
Disciplinary action
Civil investigative data
Responsible authority
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.43, subdivision 2
Trade secret