Minnesota

Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act classifies all government data as public unless specifically classified otherwise by law, and regulates collection, use, and disclosure.

Requires meetings of governing bodies to be open to the public; coordinates with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Well-organized central system through Materials Management Division. Formal competitive bidding above $100,000. Strong small business and targeted group business (TGB) requirements. eSupplier portal for registration. Active NASPO ValuePoint participant.

Minnesota's comprehensive privacy law with strong profiling and automated decision-making provisions. Grants residents access to profiling logic and contestation rights. Effective July 2025.