State Breach Law

Minnesota Data Breach Notification Law

Minn. Stat. §§ 325E.61, 325E.64 • Effective 2006-01-01

Minnesota wants fast notification without a specific deadline. New consumer data privacy requirements add protections.

Notification deadline: Most expedient time possible

Enforcement: Minnesota Attorney General

Overview

Minnesota requires notification in the most expedient time possible. Enhanced requirements for consumer data.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Minnesota residents
  • Consumer reporting agencies (if 500+ affected)

Covered Data Types

Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers, Health records

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Electronic notice permitted

Is your business exposed?

Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Consumer Protection statute violations

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify residents expeditiously

Official Source

https://www.ag.state.mn.us/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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