Automated license plate reader provisions modifications to address the role of third-party service providers

This bill updates Minnesota's automated license plate reader laws to clarify how third-party service providers can be involved in collecting and managing law enforcement data. It defines third-party service providers as entities contracted by law enforcement agencies to handle ALPR data and expands the definition of data sharing to include access through these providers' platforms. The legislation requires independent audits every two years that include full access to records maintained by third parties, mandates written authorization for all external data queries, and establishes role-based access controls to limit who can view or use the data. Law enforcement agencies remain responsible for compliance even when using third-party services, and the commissioner of administration can suspend ALPR operations if audits reveal substantial noncompliance.