This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, focuses on data privacy protections for judicial officials. The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Classification of Judicial Officials' Personal Information as Private Data:

   • The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to classify the personal information of judicial officials as private data, restricting public access to this information.

2. Protection of Real Property Records:

   • Real property records of judicial officials will be classified as private data, limiting public access to such records.

3. Notification Requirements for Protection:

   • Judicial officials seeking protection under this law must submit a written notification to the responsible authority using a form provided by the Minnesota judicial branch.
   • If an adult child of a judicial official (who does not reside with them) seeks similar protection, they must also submit a written notification.
   • These notifications must be renewed every five years to remain effective.

4. Exceptions:

   • Certain categories of records will not be covered by this privacy classification, including:
     • Real property records under section 13.045.
     • Uniform Commercial Code filings and tax liens maintained by the Secretary of State.
     • Any other county recorder or government-maintained records evidencing title, liens, judgments, or encumbrances on real or personal property.

5. Criminal Penalties for Violating These Privacy Protections:

   • The bill introduces penalties for violations of the privacy protections outlined.

Overall, this bill strengthens the privacy rights of judicial officials by classifying their property records as private data and imposing access restrictions, with some exceptions for specific types of records.