as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/07/2017 02:33pm
A bill for an act
relating to data practices; modifying the definition of electronic access data to
exclude government employees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 13.15,
subdivision 1.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 13.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings
given.
(a) "Electronic access data" means data created, collected, or maintained about deleted text begin a person'sdeleted text end
access to a government entity's computer new text begin by a person, other than the government entity's
employee or independent contractor, new text end for the purpose of:
(1) gaining access to data or information;
(2) transferring data or information; or
(3) using government services.
(b) "Cookie" means any data that a government-operated computer electronically places
on the computer of a person who has gained access to a government computer.