Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 13.34 (2026)

Examination Data

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Data consisting solely of testing or examination materials, or scoring keys used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in public service, or used to administer a licensing examination, or academic examination, the disclosure of which would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the testing or examination process are classified as nonpublic, except pursuant to court order. Completed versions of personnel, licensing, or academic examinations shall be accessible to the individual who completed the examination, unless the responsible authority determines that access would compromise the objectivity, fairness, or integrity of the examination process. Notwithstanding section 13.04, the responsible authority shall not be required to provide copies of completed examinations or answer keys to any individual who has completed an examination.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2002 · leading case: Wiegel v. City of St. Paul, 639 N.W.2d 378 (Minn. 2002).
Wiegel v. City of St. Paul, 639 N.W.2d 378 (Minn. 2002). · cites it 10× “In each instance, the city refused access to the requested data on the grounds that the data were confidential under policies established by the city and the Data Practices Act section governing examination data, Minn.Stat. § 13.34 (2000). 2 The Saint Paul Police Federation, on…”
Wiegel v. City of St. Paul, 627 N.W.2d 95 (Minn. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 56× “The City refused to provide Wiegel access to the requested data, noting that Minn.Stat. § 13.34 (2000) of the Minnesota Data Practices Act prohibited the disclosure.”
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