Bill > SF649

This bill modifies data classification rules for Minnesota's statewide voter registration system, establishing clearer guidelines about what voter information is public or private. Specifically, the bill defines most voter registration data as public, but classifies certain sensitive personal identifiers like date of birth, driver's license number, Social Security number, and military identification numbers as private data that cannot be freely shared. The bill also maintains provisions allowing voters to request that their name be withheld from public lists if they can demonstrate a safety concern. Additionally, the legislation requires that anyone requesting voter registration data must commit in writing that the information will only be used for elections, political activities, or law enforcement purposes. The bill further restricts how voter information can be used, prohibiting recipients from publishing voter data on the internet or selling/transferring the information to other parties without express written permission from the individual voter. These changes aim to protect voter privacy while maintaining transparency in election-related data management.