Data classification in the statewide voter registration system

SF 649 clarifies which voter registration data in Minnesota is public versus private. It designates specific details like Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, dates of birth, and military IDs as private data, meaning they cannot be publicly shared. The bill also requires anyone requesting voter data to sign a written statement confirming it will only be used for elections, political activities, or law enforcement. Voters can additionally request that their name be withheld from public lists for safety reasons, making that information private. This directly affects voters, election officials, and anyone seeking voter registration data.