Minnesota § 144.7412 - PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 144.7412 — PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 144.7412. PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Unauthorized release by an individual, facility, or agency of a source individual's name, address, or other uniquely identifying information under sections 144.7401 to 144.7415 is subject to the remedies and penalties under sections 13.08 and 13.09. This section does not preclude private causes of action against an individual, state agency, statewide system, political subdivision, or person responsible for releasing private data or information protected from disclosure.

History:

2000 c 422 s 15

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 144.7412

What does Minnesota Statutes § 144.7412 cover?

Section 144.7412 ("PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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