MN SF498

Classifies portable recording system (body camera) data as private or nonpublic, with exceptions for firearm discharges, use of force resulting in substantial bodily harm, and voluntary subject requests for public release.

Requires law enforcement agencies to retain portable recording system data for at least 90 days (or 1 year if firearm discharged or force complaint filed) and destroy according to approved records retention schedules.

Mandates written policies for portable recording system use including data classification, testing procedures, mandatory versus discretionary recording circumstances, secure storage, and compliance procedures, with public comment opportunity before implementation.

Establishes vendor liability with presumed damages of $2,500 (or $10,000 for improper data disclosure) plus attorney fees, and requires vendors storing data in the cloud to comply with FBI security standards.

Requires biennial independent audits of data classification and destruction compliance; directs legislative auditor to conduct comprehensive compliance review by January 15, 2020.