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Data Practices Resources for the Public The following materials provide practical guidance to help members of the public understand certain areas within the Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13) and the Open Meeting Law (Minnesota Statues, Chapter 13D). The materials referenced on this page will be updated periodically, so users should always check a document's date to make sure it is the most recent.
Advisory opinions Individuals - Requesting a Data Practices Advisory Opinion Requesting an Open Meeting Law Advisory Opinion
Consent forms Questions about informed consent? See IPAD's new background piece and four samples:
The Minnesota Consent Form to Release Health Information was developed by the Minnesota Department of Health as required by the Minnesota Health Records Act of 2007 (Minnesota Statutes, section 144.291 - 144.298). The form meets Minnesota and federal laws related to the release of medical records including the Minnesota Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13), the HIPAA Privacy Rules (45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164) and Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2). If this form is properly completed, it must be accepted by a Minnesota health care provider.
Data challenges Challenging Data About You
Educational data Education Data and School Safety Questions about School Records Sharing Educational Data with Other Schools
Government entity employees with data practices duties Responsible Authority, Designee, and Data Practices Compliance Official
Personnel data
Providing data to the government Collection of a Partial Social Security Number Collection of Social Security Numbers
Requesting data from the government How to Request Information about You How to Request Public Information
Surveys
Streaming video presentations Streaming video presentations discussing general provisions of the Data Practices Act and the Open Meeting Law
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