Data Practices

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

Providing this information is voluntary, but not providing it may prevent investigation and resolution. This data may be accessed by OBFC staff and shared with staff of the agency complained against to investigate, make recommendations, and publish reports in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 90-95, or to prevent imminent risk of harm to any person.

This data may also be used to inform the Office of the Governor if needed and to report the possible commission of a crime to law enforcement agencies.
Public Data
Data Requests

Requests for data from the OBFC must be in writing and can be emailed or mailed to the office.

Email

OBFCComplaints@state.mn.us

Mail

Send through the US Postal Service to:

Office of the Ombuds for Corrections
540 Fairview Ave N, Suite 202
St. Paul, MN 55104

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