MN HF3173

Requires government entities to obtain search warrants based on probable cause before obtaining personal identifying information about individuals, with limited exceptions for emergency situations and with informed consent.

Defines "personal identifying information" to include names, addresses, phone numbers, web browsing history, financial records, health records, location data, and information obtained through technology on a mass or comprehensive scale.

Allows warrantless access to electronic device location information only when the device is reported lost or stolen, to respond to emergency calls, with owner consent, for missing/deceased persons with guardian consent, or in potentially life-threatening situations.

Requires government entities to notify the subject within three days of obtaining personal identifying information, with exceptions allowing delayed notice up to ten days if notification could result in danger, flight, evidence destruction, witness intimidation, or investigation jeopardy.

Mandates government entities destroy personal identifying information within 60 days unless a court extends the period, prohibits sharing such information with other authorities without their own warrant, and makes improperly obtained evidence inadmissible in prosecutions.