Data practices policies

The Department of Administration has adopted these policies relative to its responsibilities under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

The right of the public to inspect and copy data the Department of Administration keeps

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) gives everyone the right to inspect (look at) and have copies of public data that the Department of Administration (Admin) keeps. The MGDPA is Chapter 13 of Minnesota Statutes. This document explains these rights and how to use them in Admin. Download PDF

The rights of individuals under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) gives every individual important rights when the Department of Administration (Admin) collects, creates, stores, uses or releases data about him or her. This document explains these rights and how to use them in Admin. Download PDF

Fees for providing copies of public data

Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03 provides that, if a person requests copies or electronic transmittal of public government data, and the requester is not the subject of the data, the responsible authority for the government entity may require the requester to pay a fee. Download PDF