How MGDPA Applies to Personnel Data
July 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$65.00 – $105.00
This hybrid seminar, led by Minnesota Department of Administration Data Practices Office staff, provides responsible authorities, their designees and others who work with personnel data with the foundation they need to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) as it pertains to personnel data.
The training offers:
- An in-depth examination of the law and its application to information about a public entity’s current and former employees, volunteers and individual independent contractors
- Best practices to assist in day-to-day MGDPA administration
- Opportunities to apply knowledge in hands-on exercises
Participants can choose to attend in person or online. Online attendees may not be able to participate fully in seminar activities.
Note: This workshop is an advanced training and assumes participants are familiar with the basics of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Participants who are new to the MGDPA are encouraged to attend Intro to Data Practices presented by the Department of Administration, Data Practices Office in June, view Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: The Basics previously presented by MCIT or review other MGDPA resources from MCIT and/or the Data Practices Office.
- In-person registration: $65 per person for MCIT members; $105 per person for nonmembers. See below to purchase seats.
- Online registration: $35 per person. See below for link to registration form.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is specifically designed for those who work with personnel data. This may include the following roles:
- County administrator or coordinator
- Human resources professional
- County auditor
- County attorney
- Sheriff
- SWCD district manager
- Joint powers executive director
- Social services director
- Veterans services officer
- Person designated by the governing board to be the responsible authority
- Those who work with personnel data, such as managers/supervisors of other employees
Topics Covered
Introduction to Personnel Data (Minn. Stat. § 13.43): Overview and background information on classifications of data about government employees under Minnesota Statutes, Section 13.43.
Tennessen Warnings: What a Tennessen warning is and its use in Minnesota government employment.
Responding to MGDPA Requests for Personnel Data: Best practices for responding to MGDPA requests for personnel data, including details when the request comes from the data’s subject and a third party.
Employee Investigations and Discipline: Requirements for data related to employee investigations and discipline.
Accuracy and Completeness Challenges: Overview of the accuracy and completeness challenge process and best practices for responding to a challenge.
In-person Attendance
Go to the “Seats” section at the bottom of the page to register for attending the seminar in person.
You will be prompted to pay the $65 per person registration fee* using a credit card as part of the registration process. You cannot request an invoice and pay later. Payment processing may not work when using Microsoft Edge browser. Try another browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Contact MCIT at registration@mcit.org or 1.866.547.6516 with questions regarding your registration (e.g., confirmation, cancelation, payment, etc.)
Virtual Attendance
Register for Virtual Attendance
Attendees need a strong Internet connection and audio connection either through computer speakers or a phone.
You will be prompted to pay the $35 per person registration fee* using a credit card as part of the registration process. You cannot request an invoice and pay later. Payment processing may not work when using Microsoft Edge browser. Try another browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Contact MCIT at registration@mcit.org or 1.866.547.6516 with questions regarding your registration (e.g., confirmation, cancelation, payment, etc.)
How to Join the Virtual Workshop
The webinar is facilitated through the GoToWebinar platform. To attend:
- Use the link e-mailed to you to join the event. The e-mail is automatically generated after you complete the registration form and comes from the GoToWebinar system. If you do not get the confirmation e-mail, check your junk inbox.
- MCIT recommends that you log in 10-15 minutes before the session’s start time to ensure that you have time for your system to connect.
GoToWebinar Attendee Instructions and Tips
For those who are attending a virtual event using the GoToWebinar platform for the first time or it has been a while, MCIT recommends that you review short instructions from GoToWebinar before the event to help orient yourself to the platform. View GoToWebinar Attendee Guide
Note: Functioning computer speakers may be needed to hear portions of the broadcast webinar. Some sound may not not be available for those who join using a phone for audio.
FAQs about Virtual Training
Do I need special software to attend the virtual training?
No, but you will need to allow GoToWebinar to operate on your computer temporarily (just during the event). If prompted while logging in to the webinar, click “yes,” “grant,” “trust,” etc. to accept the download.
How do I submit a question during the virtual training?
Use the Question feature in the GoToWebinar panel that appears on your screen after you join the session. Just type your question in the message field, choose to send to presenters and organizers, and then click send.
My colleagues want to attend the virtual training. Can I forward the “join webinar” link that I received in my confirmation e-mail to them?
No. Each attendee receives a unique URL (link) for the live virtual workshop. Your colleagues must register separately to be able to participate. Send your co-workers the registration link instead.
Will this event be recorded?
No
*Cancelation Policy: Individuals can request to cancel an in-person registration in writing up to 15 days prior to the event date (by July 5) to receive a full refund. Individuals can request to cancel a virtual registration in writing up to one day prior to the event date (by July 19) to receive a full refund. Email registration@mcit.org to request a cancelation.