Protection of Individuals

Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Statutes Chapter 13)

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act provides guidelines for complying with laws that govern the use and disclosure of sensitive information in Minnesota. Case managers gather and record personal information about persons to whom they provide services.

Persons can be harmed by the reckless disclosure of information about them. There are significant penalties under both state and federal laws for government agencies that violate laws designed to protect persons from such disclosure of information.

Case managers must become familiar with general data practices, particularly use of the Notice of Privacy Practices and the Informed Consent for Release of Information forms. These forms must be provided to and signed when case managers gather or disseminate personal information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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