MAY 2023

Wondering what may be included in copy costs? Check out these resources!

The Data Practices Office often receives questions from the public and government entities about how to calculate copy costs under section 13.03, section 13.04, and Minnesota Rules 1205.0300, subp. 4. Our office has online resources to help everyone understand the law's copy cost rules for members of the public and data subjects as well as guidance on calculating actual costs. You can also find all Commissioner of Administration advisory opinions about copy costs on the DPO website, and we have an informational YouTube video about copy cost requirements. Additionally, you can always contact the Data Practices Office with any copy cost questions you have. We are here to help!

Upcoming Data Practices Trainings

Data Practices Potpourri Webinar on May 9

The Data Practices Office will be offering a free Data Practices Potpourri webinar on Tuesday, May 9 at 11 a.m. This installment will include a discussion of the top questions our office has received in recent months as well as a question and answer session.

More information about this free webinar is available on our website, and you can view recordings of past webinars on our YouTube Channel.

Government Personnel Data Remote Workshop on May 16

The Data Practices Office will be hosting a Dos and Don'ts of Government Personnel Data remote workshop on Tuesday, May 16 that provides an overview of the Data Practices Acts requirements related to personnel data under section 13.43. The workshop includes:

• Background information on classifications of data about government employees
• Requirements for data related to employee investigations and discipline
• An opportunity to apply your knowledge in hands-on exercises.

The workshop will be held remotely on WebEx, and it does not require in-person attendance. The cost to attend this workshop is $250.

More information about this workshop is available on our website.

Schedule of Upcoming Workshops

Wondering when we'll be hosting more workshops? We've got you covered!

We've posted a tentative schedule of all our upcoming workshops through June 2023 on the Data Practices Office website.

Advisory Opinion Updates

The Commissioner of Administration has not issued any advisory opinions since the last FYi newsletter.

Data Practices or OML Questions?

Have questions about data practices or the Open Meeting Law? Contact us at: info.dpo@state.mn.us or 651-296-6733.