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Technology, Security & Specific Data Types Electronic data (1) Personal data/devices (1)

Advisory Opinion 19-003 19-003

March 28, 2019 · March 28, 2019; Rice County Sheriffs Office

A member of the public asked about his right to obtain government data maintained on the cell phones of county sheriff employees. In its response, the county stated that its employees’ personal cell phone records are no…

Personal data/devices #Personal electronic device used #Personal email, phone account - business use
Advisory Opinion 04-059 04-059

September 16, 2004 · September 16, 2004; Eagan Charter Commission

Is the Eagan Charter Commission subject to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13? If the answer to question 1 is yes, did the Eagan Charter Commission comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in its response to a July 16, 2…

Copy costs Inspection Records management/retention #Charter commissions (Chapter 410) #Commissions #Copies made by requestor #Personal electronic device used #Public access procedures

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#Records Management Act statute (138.17) (See also: Official Records Act)
Advisory Opinion 04-051 04-051

August 18, 2004 · August 18, 2004; Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District

Has the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District complied with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, and Minnesota Statutes, section 103D.315, subdivision 5, when it denied inspection of data because the requestor refus…

Inspection #Personal electronic device used #Scope of authority
Advisory Opinion 02-036 02-036

October 7, 2002 · October 7, 2002; Minnesota Secretary of State

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, has the Minnesota Secretary of State Office (OSS) responded appropriately to a request to inspect - via downloading - the following data: all UCCs, tax liens, and many other pu…

Commercial value Copy costs Electronic data Inspection Legislative authority and intent #Commercial value #Copies made by requestor #Electronic files, website #Enhanced data #Inspection vs. copying, in general

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#Personal electronic device used #Remote access #Subscription fees
Advisory Opinion 01-086 01-086

October 24, 2001 · October 24, 2001; Le Sueur County Sheriff

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, is it appropriate for the Le Sueur County Sheriff to charge an individual $4 per page to scan a copy of a document? (The individual will bring his own scanner to the office.) …

Inspection #Personal electronic device used