Overview of Minnesota ID scanning laws
Minnesota has 5 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics.
Can you scan IDs in Minnesota?
Yes, Minnesota law does not regulate a business’s practice of scanning IDs.
There are some instances in which merchants are required to record information related to identity, such as scrap metal recycling, sale of precursor substances, and pulltab winnings above $100. ID scanning can improve the ease and accuracy of record keeping in these scenarios.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Minnesota?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Minnesota.
Does Minnesota offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Minnesota has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Minnesota issue?
Minnesota issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID.
Individual Minnesota ID verification laws
Age verification for tattoos
Technicians must verify proof of age from clients who state they are 18 years of age or older before performing any body art procedure.
Identity records for specialty licensure
Name, addresses, driver’s license number, and date of birth must be collected and maintained for obtaining a noncommercial game and fish license, cross-country-ski pass, horse pass, snowmobile trail sticker, or registering a recreational motor vehicle.
Record keeping for scrap yards
Scrap metal dealers must keep a written record at the time of each purchase or acquisition of scrap metal, including the sellers name, address, and drivers license number.
Identification for gambling
Raises the threshold to $100 for the prize above which the licensed organization must require identification of the winner.
Reporting for precursor sales
Sellers of precursors must keep records including purchaser’s drivers license number and address. Records must be maintained for 5 years.
Data privacy laws in Minnesota
Minnesota has two major data privacy laws: the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA) and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
The MNCDPA gives consumers the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, allows consumers to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data for targeted advertising, and requires companies to maintain reasonable data security practices.
The Government Data Practices Act creates rights and obligations around government data and defines private and confidential data.
