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• Whether the individual may refuse or is legally required to supply the requested data, • Any known consequences from supplying or refusing to supply the information, and • The identity of other persons or entities authorized by state or federal law to receive the data. A Tennessen Warning is not required when an individual is requested to supply investigative data to a law enforcement officer. A Tennessen Warning may be on a separate form or may be incorporated into the form which requests the private or confidential data. See attached Exhibit 7. VII. CHALLENGE TO DATA ACCURACY An individual who is the subject of public or private data may contest the accuracy or completeness of that data maintained by the City. The individual must notify the Citys Responsible Authority in writing describing the nature of the disagreement. Within 30 days the Responsible Authority or designee must respond and either (1) correct the data found to be inaccurate or incomplete and attempt to notify past recipients of inaccurate or incomplete data, including recipients named by the individual, or (2) notify the individual that the authority believes the data to be correct. An individual who is dissatisfied with the Responsible Authority s action may appeal to the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Administration, using the contested case procedures under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 14. The Responsible Authority will correct any data if so ordered by the Commissioner. VIII. ENSURING SECURITY OF NOT PUBLIC DATA A. Accuracy and Currency of Data. All employees will be requested, and given appropriate forms, to provide updated personal information to the appropriate supervisor, City Clerk, or City Administrator, which is necessary for tax, insurance, emergency notification, and other personnel purposes. Other people who provide private or confidential information will also be encouraged to provide updated information when appropriate. Department heads should periodically review forms used to collect data on individuals to delete items that are not necessary and to clarify items that may be ambiguous. All records must be disposed of according to the City's records retention schedule. B. Data Safeguards. Private and confidential information will be stored in files or databases which are not readily accessible to individuals who do not have authorized access and which will be secured during hours when the offices are closed. Private and confidential data must be kept only in City offices, except when necessary for City business. Only those employees whose job responsibilities require them to have access will be 190435v1 9