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Section 325M.01 — Definitions.

325M.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The terms used in this chapter have the meanings given them in this section. Subd. 2. Consumer. “Consumer” means a person who agrees to pay a fee to an Internet service provider for access to the Internet for personal, family, or household purposes, and who does not resell access. Subd. […]

Section 325M.02 — When Disclosure Of Personal Information Prohibited.

325M.02 WHEN DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION PROHIBITED. Except as provided in sections 325M.03 and 325M.04, an Internet service provider may not knowingly disclose personally identifiable information concerning a consumer of the Internet service provider. History: 2002 c 395 art 1 s 2

Section 325M.03 — When Disclosure Of Personal Information Required.

325M.03 WHEN DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED. An Internet service provider shall disclose personally identifiable information concerning a consumer: (1) pursuant to a grand jury subpoena; (2) to an investigative or law enforcement officer as defined in section 626A.01, subdivision 7, while acting as authorized by law; (3) pursuant to a court order in a […]

Section 325M.04 — When Disclosure Of Personal Information Permitted; Authorization.

325M.04 WHEN DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION PERMITTED; AUTHORIZATION. Subdivision 1. Conditions of disclosure. An Internet service provider may disclose personally identifiable information concerning a consumer to: (1) any person if the disclosure is incident to the ordinary course of business of the Internet service provider; (2) another Internet service provider for purposes of reporting or […]

Section 325M.05 — Security Of Information.

325M.05 SECURITY OF INFORMATION. The Internet service provider shall take reasonable steps to maintain the security and privacy of a consumer’s personally identifiable information. The Internet service provider is not liable for actions that would constitute a violation of section 609.88, 609.89, or 609.891, if the Internet service provider does not participate in, authorize, or […]

Section 325M.06 — Exclusion From Evidence.

325M.06 EXCLUSION FROM EVIDENCE. Except for purposes of establishing a violation of this chapter, personally identifiable information obtained in any manner other than as provided in this chapter may not be received in evidence in a civil action. History: 2002 c 395 art 1 s 6

Section 325M.07 — Enforcement; Civil Liability; Defense.

325M.07 ENFORCEMENT; CIVIL LIABILITY; DEFENSE. A consumer who prevails or substantially prevails in an action brought under this chapter is entitled to the greater of $500 or actual damages. Costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees may be awarded to a party awarded damages for a violation of this section. No class action shall be brought […]

Section 325M.08 — Other Law.

325M.08 OTHER LAW. This chapter does not limit any greater protection of the privacy of information under other law, except that: (1) nothing in this chapter limits the authority under other state or federal law of law enforcement or prosecuting authorities to obtain information; and (2) if federal law is enacted that regulates the release […]

Section 325M.09 — Application.

325M.09 APPLICATION. This chapter applies to Internet service providers in the provision of services to consumers in this state. History: 2002 c 395 art 1 s 9