Data protection requirements in property tax proceedings modified.

HF 3675 modifies how sensitive financial data about rental properties is handled in Minnesota property tax disputes. It ensures that data like vacancy rates, lease information, and income projections - previously classified as private - can be used in Tax Court proceedings without being blocked as confidential. The bill requires Tax Court to issue protective orders to prevent public disclosure of this data while allowing its use in legal challenges to property valuations. This directly affects property owners, assessors, and Tax Court proceedings involving income-producing properties. The change streamlines access to necessary financial information for tax disputes while maintaining privacy safeguards.