Automated license plate reader data regulations and provisions modifications

This bill strengthens regulations on automated license plate reader data in Minnesota by requiring all collected data to be stored centrally at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It limits what information can be collected to license plate numbers, timestamps, and photographs, while mandating that data not tied to active criminal investigations be destroyed within 48 hours. The law also restricts how law enforcement agencies can access the data, requiring written authorization based on reasonable suspicion and documenting each access in an audit trail. Additionally, the bill prohibits sharing data outside Minnesota unless a court order or warrant is obtained, and it extends these rules to private entities that share their collected data with law enforcement agencies.