Minnesota prohibits security freezes fees, authorizes security freezes for protected persons

State Issues Credit Reporting Agency Security Freeze State Legislation Privacy/Cyber Risk & Data Security

On May 19, the Minnesota governor signed HF1243, which, effective immediately, prohibits credit reporting agencies for charging a fee for the placement, removal, or temporary lift of a security freeze. The law previously allowed for a fee of $5.00. Additionally, effective January 1, 2019, the law authorizes the placement of a security freeze for a protected person – defined by the law as an individual under the age of 16 – if a consumer reporting agency receives a request by the protected person’s representative and certain authentication standards are met. The law also outlines the requirements for removing a security freeze for a protected person.