Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2737

Introduced
3/8/23  

Caption

Public postsecondary institutions required to keep student information private, and consent required before collecting student location data.

Impact

The enactment of HF2737 would demand public postsecondary institutions to reevaluate their data collection policies and practices regarding student information. Institutions would need to implement robust systems to obtain and manage consent effectively. This change means that universities must invest resources to ensure compliance with the new requirements, potentially impacting their operational procedures, especially concerning technology and data management practices.

Summary

HF2737 addresses the necessity for public postsecondary institutions to maintain the privacy of student information, with a specific focus on the collection of student location data. This bill mandates that educational institutions obtain explicit consent from students before collecting or using any location data related to them. This legislative move aims to bolster data privacy in the realm of higher education, ensuring that sensitive information about students is not disclosed or exploited without their agreement.

Contention

The discussion surrounding HF2737 has brought forth notable points of contention. Advocates of the bill argue that it is a necessary step towards protecting student privacy, particularly in an era where data collection has proliferated. Critics, however, might raise concerns about the additional burden placed on educational institutions and the potential implications for their ability to utilize data for enhancing student services and features. Balancing privacy with the need for effective data use in educational settings presents a critical challenge.

Considerations

Moreover, the bill's passage might prompt further discussions on the broader implications of data privacy in public institutions beyond the scope of education. Stakeholders will have to consider how similar privacy measures could be enacted across various public sectors, potentially setting a precedent for future laws regarding personal data protection.

Companion Bills

MN SF953

Similar To Public postsecondary institutions requirement to keep certain student information private

Previously Filed As

MN SF710

Public postsecondary institutions requirement to keep certain student information private establishment; consent requirement before collecting student location data

MN SF953

Public postsecondary institutions requirement to keep certain student information private

MN HF1126

Postsecondary attainment goals, student financial aid, institutional licensure provisions, and institutional grant program policy changes provided.

MN SF1011

Certain policy changes provision to postsecondary attainment goals, student financial aid, institutional licensure provisions, and institutional grant programs

MN HF39

Higher education policy changes provided to postsecondary attainment goals, student financial aid, institutional licensure provisions, and institutional grant programs.

MN HF495

Postsecondary student voter registration provisions modified, and report required.

MN SF182

Postsecondary institution requirement to notify a school of student withdrawal

MN HF321

Educational data that may be designated as publicly available directory information limited, and private educational data allowed to be shared with public libraries.

MN HF1404

Postsecondary institution's mandated sexual harassment and sexual assault policy amended, requirements for campus investigations and disciplinary proceedings imposed, and Minnesota Human Rights Act requirements incorporated.

MN SB449

Provides relative to the privacy and protection of student data for students enrolled in public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educational institutions. (gov sig)

Similar Bills

MN SF710

Public postsecondary institutions requirement to keep certain student information private establishment; consent requirement before collecting student location data

MN SF953

Public postsecondary institutions requirement to keep certain student information private

MS HB614

"Collegiate Computerized Educational Device (C-CompED) Act"; authorize public postsecondary educational institutions to purchase wireless communication devices for students.

TX SB47

Relating to the transfer of certain functions regarding career and technology education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

CA AB2572

Student financial aid: Adult Learners Grant Program: distance learning.

TX HB2538

Relating to the career and technology education program.

LA SB15

Provides relative to purchase of telecommunication and video equipment or services by state agencies. (8/1/21) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

CA SB2

Statewide Longitudinal Student Database.