Privacy & Surveillance in Minnesota (2026)

3 rules on the books across Minnesota, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Facial Recognition Ban

City bans on government use of facial-recognition technology, scope (police vs other agencies), exceptions (e.g., still-image post-incident review), and enforcement.

Minneapolis

Heavy Restrictions

Minneapolis city departments, including police, are banned from acquiring or using facial recognition technology under…

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License Plate Readers

Rules governing automated license plate readers (ALPR) operated by police and HOAs, including data-retention limits, sharing restrictions, and audit requirements.

Minneapolis

Significant Restrictions

Minneapolis requires a public hearing and City Council approval before any license plate reader contract takes effect…

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Rochester

Light Restrictions

Rochester's ordinance authorizes automatic license plate readers for one narrow purpose: identifying vehicles parked in…

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