Data Practices

The Office of the Ombuds for Corrections has access to confidential and private data that cannot be shared with the public.

The OBFC follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. This is a state law that controls how government data are collected, created, stored, used, and released.
In addition, Minnesota Statute, Chapter 241.94 provides the OBFC with access to corrections and detention data and medical data.

Private or Confidential Data

Data the OBFC collects to investigate a complaint are classified as private or confidential data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. See Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13.856 for more information.

Public Data

The name, location, and OID number (if applicable) of complainants is public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the OBFC statute.

How to Request Public Data from the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections
Data Challenge and Release of Information Forms

Rights of Data Subjects and Data Challenges

For more information about rights of data subjects and to file a challenge about the accuracy or completeness of data, follow the instructions provided in the OBFC Data Challenge Instructions form.

Data Challenge Instructions

Release of Information Form

To authorize release of information, complete this form and send to the OBFC at the email or mailing address above.

Authorization for Release of Information