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CHAPTER 253--S.F.No. 3132

An act

relating to data practices; regulating the collection, use, and disclosure of certain data; classifying certain data; modifying the powers and duties of certain commissioners; regulating tribal identification cards; authorizing the exchange of certain information; permitting the use of a secure subscription service; providing civil remedies; providing criminal penalties;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 13.072, subdivision 1; 13.3805, by adding a subdivision; 13.87, by adding a subdivision; 136A.162; 138.17, subdivisions 7, 8; 144.128; 144.335, by adding a subdivision; 181.032; 626.557, subdivision 9a; Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, sections 171.02, subdivision 1; 270C.03, subdivision 1; 299C.40, subdivisions 1, 6; 299C.405; 325E.59, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10A; 13; 171; 299A; 325F.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [10A.027] INFORMATION ON WEB SITE. new text end

new text begin The board must not post on its Web site any canceled checks, bank account numbers, credit card account numbers, or Social Security numbers that may be in the board's possession as a result of report or statement filings, complaints, or other proceedings under this chapter. new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 13.072, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Opinion; when required.

(a) Upon request of a government entity, the commissioner may give a written opinion on any question relating to public access to government data, rights of subjects of data, or classification of data under this chapter or other Minnesota statutes governing government data practices. Upon request of any person who disagrees with a determination regarding data practices made by a government entity, the commissioner may give a written opinion regarding the person's rights as a subject of government data or right to have access to government data.

(b) Upon request of a body subject to chapter 13D, the commissioner may give a written opinion on any question relating to the body's duties under chapter 13D. Upon request of a person who disagrees with the manner in which members of a governing body perform their duties under chapter 13D, the commissioner may give a written opinion on compliance with chapter 13D. A governing body or person requesting an opinion under this paragraph must pay the commissioner a fee of $200. Money received by the commissioner under this paragraph is appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of this section.

(c) If the commissioner determines that no opinion will be issued, the commissioner shall give the government entity or body subject to chapter 13D or person requesting the opinion notice of the decision not to issue the opinion within five new text begin businessnew text end new text begin new text end days of receipt of the request. If this notice is not given, the commissioner shall issue an opinion within 20 days of receipt of the request.

(d) For good cause and upon written notice to the person requesting the opinion, the commissioner may extend this deadline for one additional 30-day period. The notice must state the reason for extending the deadline. The government entity or the members of a body subject to chapter 13D must be provided a reasonable opportunity to explain the reasons for its decision regarding the data or how they perform their duties under chapter 13D. The commissioner or the government entity or body subject to chapter 13D may choose to give notice to the subject of the data concerning the dispute regarding the data or compliance with chapter 13D.

(e) This section does not apply to a determination made by the commissioner of health under section 13.3805, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), or 144.6581.

(f) A written opinion issued by the attorney general shall take precedence over an opinion issued by the commissioner under this section.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 13.3805, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Drinking water testing data. new text end

new text begin Data maintained by the Department of Health or community public water systems that identify the address of the testing site and the name, address, and telephone number of residential homeowners of each specific site that is tested for lead and copper as required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency's lead and copper rule, and the department's drinking water protection program are private data on individuals or nonpublic data. new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin [13.386] TREATMENT OF GENETIC INFORMATION HELD BY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND OTHER PERSONS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin (a) "Genetic information" means information about an identifiable individual derived from the presence, absence, alteration, or mutation of a gene, or the presence or absence of a specific DNA or RNA marker, which has been obtained from an analysis of: new text end

new text begin (1) the individual's biological information or specimen; or new text end

new text begin (2) the biological information or specimen of a person to whom the individual is related. new text end

new text begin (b) "Genetic information" also means medical or biological information collected from an individual about a particular genetic condition that is or might be used to provide medical care to that individual or the individual's family members. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Private data. new text end

new text begin Genetic information held by a government entity is private data on individuals as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 12. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Collection, storage, use, and dissemination of genetic information. new text end

new text begin Unless otherwise expressly provided by law, genetic information about an individual: new text end

new text begin (1) may be collected by a government entity, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 7a, or any other person only with the written informed consent of the individual; new text end

new text begin (2) may be used only for purposes to which the individual has given written informed consent; new text end

new text begin (3) may be stored only for a period of time to which the individual has given written informed consent; and new text end

new text begin (4) may be disseminated only: new text end

new text begin (i) with the individual's written informed consent; or new text end

new text begin (ii) if necessary in order to accomplish purposes described by clause (2). A consent to disseminate genetic information under item (i) must be signed and dated. Unless otherwise provided by law, such a consent is valid for one year or for a lesser period specified in the consent. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2006, and applies to genetic information collected on or after that date. new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 13.87, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Name and index service data. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, "name and event index service data" means data of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that link data on an individual that are stored in one or more databases maintained by criminal justice agencies, as defined in section 299C.46, subdivision 2, or the judiciary. new text end

new text begin (b) Name and event index service data are private data on individuals, provided that if the data link private or public data on an individual to confidential data on that individual, the data are confidential data on that individual. The data become private data if the data no longer link private or public data to confidential data. The classification of data in the name and event index service does not change the classification of the data in the databases linked by the service. new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 136A.162, is amended to read:

136A.162 CLASSIFICATION OF DATA.

deleted text begin Alldeleted text end new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c),new text end data on applicants for financial assistance collected and used by the Higher Education Services Office for student financial aid programs administered by that office deleted text begin shall be classified asdeleted text end new text begin arenew text end private data on individuals deleted text begin underdeleted text end new text begin as defined innew text end section 13.02, subdivision 12. deleted text begin Exceptions to this classification are that: deleted text end

deleted text begin (a) the names and addresses of program recipients or participants are public data; deleted text end

(b) Data on applicants may be disclosed to the commissioner of human services to the extent necessary to determine eligibility under section 136A.121, subdivision 2, clause (5)deleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .new text end

(c) The following data collected in the Minnesota supplemental loan program under section 136A.1701 may be disclosed to a consumer credit reporting agency only if the borrower and the cosigner give informed consent, according to section 13.05, subdivision 4, at the time of application for a loan:

(1) the lender-assigned borrower identification number;

(2) the name and address of borrower;

(3) the name and address of cosigner;

(4) the date the account is opened;

(5) the outstanding account balance;

(6) the dollar amount past due;

(7) the number of payments past due;

(8) the number of late payments in previous 12 months;

(9) the type of account;

(10) the responsibility for the account; and

(11) the status or remarks code.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 138.17, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Records management deleted text begin programdeleted text end .

deleted text begin A records management program for the application of efficient and economical management methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of official records shall be administered by the commissioner of administration with assistance from the director of the historical society. The State Records Center which stores and services state records not in state archives shall be administered by the commissioner of administration. The commissioner of administration is empowered to (1) establish standards, procedures, and techniques for effective management of government records, (2) make continuing surveys of paper work operations, and (3) recommend improvements in current records management practices including the use of space, equipment, and supplies employed in creating, maintaining, preserving and disposing of government records.deleted text end It shall be the duty of the head of each state agency and the governing body of each county, municipality, and other subdivision of government deleted text begin to cooperate with the commissioner in conducting surveys anddeleted text end to establish and maintain an active, continuing program for the economical and efficient management of the records of each agency, county, municipality, or other subdivision of government. deleted text begin When requested by the commissioner,deleted text end Public officials shall deleted text begin assist in the preparation ofdeleted text end new text begin preparenew text end an inclusive inventory of records in their custody, to which shall be attached a schedule, approved by the head of the governmental unit or agency having custody of the records deleted text begin and the commissionerdeleted text end , establishing a time period for the retention or disposal of each series of records. When the schedule is unanimously approved by the records disposition panel, the head of the governmental unit or agency having custody of the records may dispose of the type of records listed in the schedule at a time and in a manner prescribed in the schedule for particular records which were created after the approval. A list of records disposed of pursuant to this subdivision shall be maintained by the governmental unit or agency.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 138.17, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Emergency records preservation.

deleted text begin In light of the danger of nuclear or natural disaster, the commissioner of administration, with the assistance of the director of the historical society, shall establish and maintain a program for the selection and preservation of public records considered essential to the operation of government and to the protection of the rights and interests of persons, and shall make or cause to be made preservation duplicates or designate as preservation duplicates existing copies of such essential public records. Preservation duplicates shall be durable, accurate, complete, and clear, and such duplicates reproduced by photographic or other process which accurately reproduces and forms a durable medium for so reproducing the original shall have the same force and effect for all purposes as the original record whether the original record is in existence or not. A transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of such preservation duplicate shall be deemed for all purposes to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original record. Such preservation duplicates shall be preserved in the place and manner of safekeeping prescribed by the commissioner. deleted text end

Every county, municipality, or other subdivision of government may institute a program for the preservation of necessary documents essential to the continuity of governmentnew text begin in the event of a disaster or emergencynew text end . deleted text begin Such a program shall first be submitted to the commissioner for approval or disapproval and no such program shall be instituted until such approval is obtained.deleted text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.128, is amended to read:

144.128 COMMISSIONER'S DUTIES.

The commissioner shall:

(1) notify the physicians of newborns tested of the results of the tests performed;

(2) make referrals for the necessary treatment of diagnosed cases of heritable and congenital disorders when treatment is indicated;

(3) maintain a registry of the cases of heritable and congenital disorders detected by the screening program for the purpose of follow-up services; deleted text begin anddeleted text end

(4) new text begin prepare a separate form for use by parents or by adults who were tested as minors to direct that blood samples and test results be destroyed;new text end

new text begin (5) comply with a destruction request within 45 days after receiving it; new text end

new text begin (6) notify individuals who request destruction of samples and test results that the samples and test results have been destroyed; and new text end

new text begin (7) new text end adopt rules to carry out sections 144.125 to 144.128.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.335, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 3d. new text end

new text begin Release of records for family and caretaker involvement in mental health care. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding subdivision 3a, a provider providing mental health care and treatment may disclose health record information described in paragraph (b) about a patient to a family member of the patient or other person who requests the information if: new text end

new text begin (1) the request for information is in writing; new text end

new text begin (2) the family member or other person lives with, provides care for, or is directly involved in monitoring the treatment of the patient; new text end

new text begin (3) the involvement under clause (2) is verified by the patient's mental health care provider, the patient's attending physician, or a person other than the person requesting the information, and is documented in the patient's medical record; new text end

new text begin (4) before the disclosure, the patient is informed in writing of the request, the name of the person requesting the information, the reason for the request, and the specific information being requested; new text end

new text begin (5) the patient agrees to the disclosure, does not object to the disclosure, or is unable to consent or object, and the patient's decision or inability to make a decision is documented in the patient's medical record; and new text end

new text begin (6) the disclosure is necessary to assist in the provision of care or monitoring of the patient's treatment. new text end

new text begin (b) The information disclosed under this subdivision is limited to diagnosis, admission to or discharge from treatment, the name and dosage of the medications prescribed, side effects of the medication, consequences of failure of the patient to take the prescribed medication, and a summary of the discharge plan. new text end

new text begin (c) If a provider reasonably determines that providing information under this subdivision would be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient or is likely to cause the patient to inflict self harm or to harm another, the provider must not disclose the information.new text end

new text begin (d) This subdivision does not apply to disclosures for a medical emergency or to family members as authorized or required under subdivision 3a, paragraph (b), clause (1), or paragraph (f). new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 171.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

License required.

Except when expressly exempted, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle upon a street or highway in this state unless the person has a license valid under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven. The department shall not issue a driver's license to a person unless and until the person's license from any jurisdiction has been invalidated. The department shall provide to the issuing department of any jurisdiction, information that the licensee is now licensed in Minnesota. A person is not permitted to have more than one valid driver's license at any time. The department shall not issue to a person to whom a current Minnesota identification card has been issued a driver's license, other than a limited license, unless the person's Minnesota identification card has been invalidated.new text begin This subdivision does not require invalidation of a tribal identification card as a condition of receiving a driver's license.new text end

Sec. 12.

new text begin [171.072] TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARD. new text end

new text begin (a) If a Minnesota identification card is deemed an acceptable form of identification in Minnesota Statutes or Rules, a tribal identification card is also an acceptable form of identification. A tribal identification card is a primary document for purposes of Minnesota Rules, part 7410.0400, and successor rules. new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this subdivision, "tribal identification card" means an unexpired identification card issued by a Minnesota tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the legal name, date of birth, signature, and picture of the enrolled tribal member. new text end

new text begin (c) The tribal identification card must contain security features that make it as impervious to alteration as is reasonably practicable in its design and quality of material and technology. The security features must use materials that are not readily available to the general public. The tribal identification card must not be susceptible to reproduction by photocopying or simulation and must be highly resistant to data or photograph substitution and other tampering. The requirements of this section do not apply to tribal identification cards used to prove an individual's residence for purposes of section 201.061, subdivision 3. new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 181.032, is amended to read:

181.032 REQUIRED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS BY EMPLOYER.

At the end of each pay period, the employer shall deleted text begin givedeleted text end new text begin providenew text end each employee an earnings statementnew text begin , eithernew text end in writing new text begin or by electronic means, new text end covering that pay period. new text begin An employer who chooses to provide an earnings statement by electronic means must provide employee access to an employer-owned computer during an employee's regular working hours to review and print earnings statements. new text end The earnings statement may be in any form determined by the employer but must include:

(a) the name of the employee;

(b) the hourly rate of pay (if applicable);

(c) the total number of hours worked by the employee unless exempt from chapter 177;

(d) the total amount of gross pay earned by the employee during that period;

(e) a list of deductions made from the employee's pay;

(f) the net amount of pay after all deductions are made;

(g) the date on which the pay period ends; and

(h) the legal name of the employer and the operating name of the employer if different from the legal name.

new text begin An employer must provide earnings statements to an employee in writing, rather than by electronic means, if the employer has received at least 24 hours notice from an employee that the employee would like to receive earnings statements in written form. Once an employer has received notice from an employee that the employee would like to receive earnings statements in written form, the employer must comply with that request on an ongoing basis. new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 270C.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Powers and duties.

The commissioner shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:

(1) administer and enforce the assessment and collection of taxes;

(2) make determinations, corrections, and assessments with respect to taxes, including interest, additions to taxes, and assessable penalties;

(3) use statistical or other sampling techniques consistent with generally accepted auditing standards in examining returns or records and making assessments;

(4) investigate the tax laws of other states and countries, and formulate and submit to the legislature such legislation as the commissioner may deem expedient to prevent evasions of state revenue laws and to secure just and equal taxation and improvement in the system of state revenue laws;

(5) consult and confer with the governor upon the subject of taxation, the administration of the laws in regard thereto, and the progress of the work of the department, and furnish the governor, from time to time, such assistance and information as the governor may require relating to tax matters;

(6) execute and administer any agreement with the secretary of the treasury new text begin or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in the Department of Justice new text end of the United States or a representative of another state regarding the exchange of information and administration of the state revenue laws;

(7) require town, city, county, and other public officers to report information as to the collection of taxes received from licenses and other sources, and such other information as may be needful in the work of the commissioner, in such form as the commissioner may prescribe;

(8) authorize the use of unmarked motor vehicles to conduct seizures or criminal investigations pursuant to the commissioner's authority; and

(9) exercise other powers and authority and perform other duties required of or imposed upon the commissioner by law.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end

Sec. 15.

new text begin [299A.59] NOTICE OF MULTIPLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS CONFLICTS. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding section 299C.405, the Department of Public Safety may employ a secure subscription service designed to promote and enhance officer safety during tactical operations by and between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies by notifying law enforcement agencies of conflicts where multiple law enforcement operations may be occurring on the same subject or vehicle or on or near the same location. The notification may include warrant executions, surveillance activities, SWAT activities, and undercover operations. new text end

new text begin (b) Data created, collected, received, maintained, or disseminated by this system is classified as criminal investigative data as defined in section 13.82, subdivision 7. new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 299C.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.

(b) "CIBRS" means the Comprehensive Incident-Based Reporting System, located in the Department of Public Safety and managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Criminal Justice Information Systems Section. A reference in this section to "CIBRS" includes the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

(c) "Law enforcement agency" means a Minnesota municipal police department, the Metropolitan Transit Police, the Metropolitan Airports Police, the University of Minnesota Police Department, new text begin the Department of Corrections' Fugitive Apprehension Unit,new text end a Minnesota county sheriff's department, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, or the Minnesota State Patrol.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 299C.40, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Access to CIBRS data by data subject.

new text begin (a) new text end Upon request to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or to a law enforcement agency participating in CIBRS an individual shall be informed whether the individual is the subject of private or confidential data held by CIBRS. An individual who is the subject of private data held by CIBRS may obtain access to the data by making a request to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or to a participating law enforcement agency. Private data provided to the subject under this subdivision must also include the name of the law enforcement agency that submitted the data to CIBRS and the name, telephone number, and address of the responsible authority for the data.

new text begin (b) If an individual who is the subject of private data held by CIBRS requests access to the data or release of the data to a third party, the individual must appear in person at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or a participating law enforcement agency to give informed consent to the data access or release. new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 299C.405, is amended to read:

299C.405 SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE.

(a) For the purposes of this section "subscription service" means a process by which law enforcement agency personnel may obtain ongoing, automatic electronic notice of any contacts an individual has with any criminal justice agency.

(b) The Department of Public Safety must not establish a subscription service without prior legislative authorizationnew text begin ; except that, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension may employ a secure subscription service designed to promote and enhance officer safety during tactical operations by and between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies by notifying law enforcement agencies of conflicts where multiple law enforcement operations may be occurring on the same subject or vehicle or on or near the same location. The notification may include warrant executions, surveillance activities, SWAT activities, and undercover operationsnew text end .

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 325E.59, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Generally.

new text begin (a) new text end A person or entity, not including a government entity, may not do any of the following:

(1) publicly post or publicly display in any manner an individual's Social Security number. "Publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise make available to the general public;

(2) print an individual's Social Security number on any card required for the individual to access products or services provided by the person or entity;

(3) require an individual to transmit the individual's Social Security number over the Internet, unless the connection is secure or the Social Security number is encryptednew text begin , except as required by titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and by Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 483.20new text end ;

(4) require an individual to use the individual's Social Security number to access an Internet Web site, unless a password or unique personal identification number or other authentication device is also required to access the Internet Web site; deleted text begin ordeleted text end

(5) print a number that the person or entity knows to be an individual's Social Security number on any materials that are mailed to the individual, unless state or federal law requires the Social Security number to be on the document to be mailed. If, in connection with a transaction involving or otherwise relating to an individual, a person or entity receives a number from a third party, that person or entity is under no duty to inquire or otherwise determine whether the number is or includes that individual's Social Security number and may print that number on materials mailed to the individual, unless the person or entity receiving the number has actual knowledge that the number is or includes the individual's Social Security numberdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; new text end

new text begin (6) assign or use a number as the primary account identifier that is identical to or incorporates an individual's complete Social Security number; or new text end

new text begin (7) sell Social Security numbers obtained from individuals in the course of business. new text end

Notwithstanding clauses (1) to (5), Social Security numbers may be included in applications and forms sent by mail, including documents sent as part of an application or enrollment process, or to establish, amend, or terminate an account, contract, or policy, or to confirm the accuracy of the Social Security number. Nothing in this paragraph authorizes inclusion of a Social Security number on the outside of a mailingnew text begin or in the bulk mailing of a credit card solicitation offernew text end .

new text begin (b) A person or entity, not including a government entity, must restrict access to individual Social Security numbers it holds so that only employees who require the numbers in order to perform their job duties have access to the numbers, except as required by titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and by Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 483.20. new text end

new text begin (c) new text end Except as provided in subdivision 2, this section applies only to the use of Social Security numbers on or after July 1, 2007.

Sec. 20.

new text begin [325F.675] FRAUD RELATED TO CONSUMER TELEPHONE RECORDS. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Prohibited acts. new text end

new text begin Whoever: new text end

new text begin (1) knowingly procures, attempts to procure, solicits, or conspires with another to procure, a telephone record of any resident of this state without the authorization of the customer to whom the record pertains or by fraudulent, deceptive, or false means; new text end

new text begin (2) knowingly sells, or attempts to sell, a telephone record of any resident of this state without the authorization of the customer to whom the record pertains; or new text end

new text begin (3) receives a telephone record of any resident of this state knowing that such record has been obtained without the authorization of the customer to whom the record pertains or by fraudulent, deceptive, or false means, new text end

new text begin is guilty of a violation of this section. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Penalties. new text end

new text begin (a) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a sentence of up to one year, a fine of $3,000, or both. new text end

new text begin (b) Each subsequent violation is a felony punishable by a sentence of up to five years, a fine of $5,000, or both. new text end

new text begin (c) A violation of this section is subject to a $5,000 civil penalty. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this subdivision: new text end

new text begin (1) "Telephone record" means information retained by a telephone company that relates to a telephone number dialed from the customer's telephone, an incoming call directed to a customer's telephone, or other data related to calls typically contained on a customer's telephone bill, including, but not limited to, the time the call started and ended, the duration of the call, the time of day the call was made, charges applied, and information indicating the location from which or to which calls were made. For purposes of this section, any information collected and retrieved by customers using caller ID or other similar technology is not a telephone record. new text end

new text begin (2) "Procure" means to obtain by any means, whether electronically, in writing, or in oral form, with or without consideration. new text end

new text begin (3) "Telephone company" means any person or other entity that provides commercial telephone service to a customer, irrespective of the communications technology used to provide the service, including, but not limited to, traditional wireline or cable telephone service; cellular, broadband PCS, or other wireless telephone service; microwave, satellite, or other terrestrial telephone service; and voice over Internet telephone service. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Unfair or deceptive trade practices; consumer protection. new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise provided by this section, a violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under section 325D.44. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Information security. new text end

new text begin (a) Telephone companies that maintain telephone records of a resident of this state shall establish reasonable procedures to protect against unauthorized or fraudulent disclosure of such records which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to a customer. new text end

new text begin (b) No private right of action is authorized under this subdivision. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Nonapplicability to telephone companies. new text end

new text begin No provisions of this section shall be construed to prohibit a telephone company from obtaining, using, disclosing, or permitting access to any telephone record, either directly or indirectly, through its agents: new text end

new text begin (1) unless prohibited by law; new text end

new text begin (2) with the lawful consent of the customer or subscriber; new text end

new text begin (3) as may be necessarily incident to the rendition of the service, to initiate, render, bill, and collect customer charges, or to the protection of the rights or property of the provider of that service, or to protect users of those services and other carriers from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of, or subscription to, such services; new text end

new text begin (4) in connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of a business, or the purchase or acquisition of a portion or all of a business, or the migration of a customer from one carrier to another; new text end

new text begin (5) to a governmental entity, if the telephone company reasonably believes that an emergency involving immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person justifies disclosure of the information; or new text end

new text begin (6) to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in connection with a report submitted under section 227 of the federal Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin Violations of this section are enforced under section 8.31. new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 626.557, subdivision 9a, is amended to read:

Subd. 9a.

Evaluation and referral of reports made to a common entry point unit.

The common entry point must screen the reports of alleged or suspected maltreatment for immediate risk and make all necessary referrals as follows:

(1) if the common entry point determines that there is an immediate need for adult protective services, the common entry point agency shall immediately notify the appropriate county agency;

(2) if the report contains suspected criminal activity against a vulnerable adult, the common entry point shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency;

(3) if the report references alleged or suspected maltreatment and there is no immediate need for adult protective services, the common entry point shall notify the appropriate lead agency as soon as possible, but in any event no longer than two working days;

(4) if the report does not reference alleged or suspected maltreatment, the common entry point may determine whether the information will be referred; and

(5) if the report contains information about a suspicious death, the common entry point shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agenciesnew text begin , the local medical examiner,new text end and the ombudsman established under section 245.92. Law enforcement agencies shall coordinate with the local medical examiner and the ombudsman as provided by law.

Sec. 22.

new text begin REPORTS REQUIRED. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Genetic information; work group. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must create a work group to develop principles for public policy on the use of genetic information. The work group must include representatives of state government, including the judicial branch, local government, prosecutors, public defenders, the American Civil Liberties Union - Minnesota, the Citizens Council on Health Care, the University of Minnesota Center on Bioethics, the Minnesota Medical Association, the Mayo Clinic and Foundation, the March of Dimes, and representatives of employers, researchers, epidemiologists, laboratories, and insurance companies. new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of administration and the work group must conduct reviews of the topics in paragraphs (c) to (f), in light of the issues raised in the report on treatment of genetic information under state law required by Laws 2005, chapter 163, section 87. The commissioner must report the results, including any recommendations for legislative changes, to the chairs of the house Civil Law Committee and the senate Judiciary Committee and the ranking minority members of those committees by January 15, 2008. new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner and the work group must determine whether changes are needed in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.69, dealing with collection of information from cancer patients and their relatives. new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner and the work group must make recommendations whether all relatives affected by a formal three-generation pedigree created by the Department of Health should be able to access the entire data set, rather than only allowing individuals access to the data of which they are the subject. new text end

new text begin (e) The commissioner and the work group must identify, and may make recommendations among, options for resolving questions of secondary uses of genetic information. new text end

new text begin (f) The commissioner and the work group must make recommendations whether legislative changes are needed regarding access to DNA test results and the specimens used to create the test results held by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as part of a criminal investigation. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Further issues for study. new text end

new text begin Upon completion of the reports required by subdivision 1, the commissioner and the work group must address the following issues and report to the legislature as provided by subdivision 1: new text end

new text begin (1) how genetic information is used by local government entities; new text end

new text begin (2) what are common uses of genetic information by the private sector; new text end

new text begin (3) retention schedules for genetic information held by government entities; new text end

new text begin (4) whether regulation is needed of private companies that test biological samples to perform genetic testing; new text end

new text begin (5) whether a mechanism is needed to provide for sharing genetic test results on an individual with relatives whose lives would be impacted by the information in the test results; and new text end

new text begin (6) whether individuals required to provide genetic information to government or private entities need protection against genetic discrimination. new text end

Presented to the governor May 22, 2006

Signed by the governor June 1, 2006, 9:40 p.m.

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes