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TENNESSEN NOTICE
EMPLOYEES
Winona State University is asking you to provide information which includes private and/or confidential information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). Winona State University is asking for this information so that the University can conduct an initial inquiry and potential investigation regarding your complaint.
This information will be used to assist in the investigation and the decision making process regarding the complaint/concern.
You are not legally required to provide the information. Winona State University is requesting and you may refuse to provide some or all of the information requested. However, Winona State University may not be able to effectively investigate the complaint/concern if you do not provide sufficient information. Failure to provide certain information could result in termination of your employment [if your duties require you to report such information].
With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information, access to this information will be limited individuals whose jobs reasonably require access to this information. However, state and federal law authorize release of private information without your consent:
• to the Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations (Minn. Stat . Chapter 43A)
• to labor organizations to the extent necessary to implement state law governing labor relations (Minn. Stat . Sect. 13.43);
• drug-test results may be used in certain limited circumstances, but drug test results may not be used as evidence in a criminal action. (Minn. Stat . Sect. 181.954)
• to state and federal revenue authorities for tax purposes;
• to child support enforcement authorities in this or another state (Minn. Stat . Sect. 256.978)
• if required by a court order, or authorized by other state or federal law.
• to the complainant or the subject of the complaint if necessary to resolve this complaint; or in an administrative or court hearing.