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DATA REQUESTS

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Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

Minn. Stat. § 13, the Minnesota Data Practices Act, requires that the Lottery keep all government data in a way that makes it easy for you, as a member of the public, to access public data. The Lottery must keep records of its official activities according to a records retention schedule. Official records can be destroyed only according to a schedule or with special permission. Some government data are official records, though some are not.

The phone number and street address of a winner of a Lottery prize are private data and therefore not available to the public. The name and hometown of a Lottery prizewinner of $10,000 or more is also private data. The name and hometown of a Lottery winner of a merchandize-only second chance prize is available to the public. For more information, please see Minn. Stat. § 349A.08, subd. 9.

Data Practices Act Requests

Anyone can see and have copies of public data. The Data Practices Act distinguishes requests for public data from members of the public and requests from individuals for data about themselves.

The Minnesota State Lottery Data Practices Policies and Request Forms are below.

  • Minnesota Lottery Data Practices Policy and Request Form for Data Subjects [PDF]
  • Minnesota Lottery Data Practices Policy and Request Form for Members of the Public [PDF]

All requests for data must be made in writing and sent via email to datapractices@mnlottery.com, with the following two exceptions:

  1. Current employees may request public and private data on themselves held by Human Resources by contacting the Human Resources Director.
  2. Players and retailers may make simple data requests (fewer than 10 winning numbers, pack and ticket information) by contacting Customer Support (651-635-8273 x1) or cs.support@mnlottery.com.

Email general questions about the Minnesota State Lottery to cs.support@mnlottery.com.

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