Data Access and Privacy

The Office of Data Access and Privacy coordinates the development and implementation of a strategic plan for departmental and University-wide records management; provides advice, training and direction on federal, state and institutional records management requirements; and oversees the collection, use and dissemination of data in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other state and federal information disclosure laws.

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New Video - How to make a request: Before submitting a public records request, please watch this brief YouTube video that reviews how to make a request and what to expect after submitting it to the University. You can find the video at this link on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ew1rdYlw4 

Training Video: Did you know the University is subject to Minnesota’s Public Records Law (DPA)?  We have an 8 minute video for University employees to learn what the DPA means for you as a University employee, and what information you have that might be public. You can find it in the Learning Hub:  https://training.umn.edu/courses/24926