How to Make a Data Practices Request

Data requests made to SPPA should be made in writing. The online form linked below is the preferred means of making a request, though a formal letter addressed to the Designee (see Data Practices Contacts below) will also be accepted. If you submit a Data Practices Request, the information you provide will be classified as “public,” “private,” or “confidential” pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and will be used by Port Authority staff members to process your request

SPPA cannot require any member of the public to identify themselves or explain the reason for any data request, and you are not legally or otherwise required to provide the information requested on the form or in your letter. At the same time, some contact information may be needed to deliver the data and choosing not to provide it may hinder our ability to process your request. If the Requester chooses not to provide identifying information, the Designee will be the appropriate person to contact regarding the status of the request. However, if SPPA has no way to contact the Requester or does not have enough information to understand the request, staff will not be able to process it.