Data protection requirements in certain property tax proceedings modified.

HF 2959 modifies data protection rules for property tax disputes in Minnesota. It reclassifies specific property tax data - including detailed income figures, vacancy rates, lease information, and projected expenses - as "private or nonpublic" under state law. The bill requires Tax Court to issue protective orders before such data can be shared in legal proceedings, preventing its use for unrelated purposes or disclosure to outsiders. This directly affects property owners (who provide the data), tax authorities, and parties involved in property tax disputes. The key change ensures sensitive financial information used in tax appeals remains protected during legal processes.