Privacy and System Security
Data Privacy
Information available on Minnesota Electronic Child Care (MEC2) system is private data under the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46).
Only authorized users can see information available on this system.
An authorized user is a person given the authority by the Department of Human Services (DHS) to use the MEC2.
Use of this system without authority from DHS, or in excess of authority, may result in disciplinary action, state and
federal civil and criminal sanctions/penalties and/or other appropriate action.
As an authorized user you agree that you will not process or maintain cases for which you have a potential conflict of
interest without authorization. This would include cases of friends, relatives and/or business associates.
Disregard of the potential conflicts of interest could result in disciplinary action, state and federal civil and criminal
sanctions/penalties and/or other appropriate action.
Security
This system is the property of the State of Minnesota. Use of this system without authority from the State of Minnesota,
or in excess of authority, may result in state and federal civil and criminal sanctions/penalties, disciplinary action,
and/or other appropriate action. By continuing to use this system, you are representing yourself as an authorized user.
Any activity on this system may be monitored or accessed by the State of Minnesota or other authorized officials at any time.
This includes any data created, stored, or accessed using this system. All such data is subject to the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act. Any identified evidence of possible criminal activity will be provided to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Report suspected violation and unauthorized use to MAXIS/MEC2 Systems Management at (651) 431-4143.
