Trustworthy Information Systems Handbook: Appendix G, Legal Risk Analysis

Legal Risk Analysis Tool: Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Classifications

Choose among the following records classifications from the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to see a list of associated possible legal consequences if your records are:

• Lost or stolen
• Destroyed
• Inaccurate or corrupted
• Misused
• Mishandled (improper access)
• Required as evidence in litigation
• Required for audit purposes

Records contain:

• Data on individuals   HTML | PDF

• Data not on individuals   HTML | PDF

You will be asked to choose among possible scenarios and then given a list of associated possible legal consequences. You will also be advised on steps to take to complete the risk analysis process and given pointers to material in the Trustworthy Information Systems Handbook that will help mitigate the risk.

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Legal Risk Analysis Tool: Options for Use

TIS Handbook last updated July 2002, Version 4.