MN HF1567

Personal information of public safety officers (peace officers, correctional officers, and former officers) held by government entities is classified as private data, with protections expiring five years after filing unless renewed

Prohibits knowingly posting, publishing, or selling personal information of public safety officers online, including home addresses, personal phone numbers/emails, children's names, and school/childcare information

Expands existing criminal penalties for disseminating personal information: misdemeanor for first offense, gross misdemeanor for repeat offenses, and upgraded from gross misdemeanor to felony when great bodily harm or death results

Creates a removal process allowing public safety officers to submit a sworn affidavit requiring removal of their personal information from websites within 30 days, with civil action available for non-compliance

Exemptions apply to news coverage on matters of public concern, real property records, UCC filings, credit reporting agencies, financial institutions, and law enforcement support organizations