TENNESSEN WARNING

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Douglas County is asking you to provide information which includes private information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).

In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act you are hereby informed of your rights as a subject of data.

PURPOSE OF THE DATA
The data you give us about yourself is needed to:

• identify you,
• to enable us to verify that you are the individual who makes the application,
• to enable us to contact you when additional information is required,
• to assist in determining your suitability for the position(s) for which you are applying,
• to schedule interviews and send you notices,
• to enable us to insure your rights to equal opportunity,
• to meet federal and state reporting requirements,
• to make processing more efficient,
• to determine if you meet the minimum age requirements (if any),
• to conduct the proper investigations if you are applying for a position,
• to determine whether or not your conviction record may be a job-related consideration affecting your suitability for the position you applied for,
• and for other purposes deemed necessary in the administration of personnel in Douglas County.

Race gender data on the applicant are used in summary form by the County to monitor protected class employment and to meet federal, state, and local reporting requirements. Race and gender data may also be used where under-representation exists.

EFFECTS OF NON-DISCLOSURE
You are not legally required to supply any of the data we ask for on the application, but if you choose to withhold data other than race, age, disability, or Social Security Number we cannot consider you for employment. If you do provide the data, your application will be considered, and if you are employed, the information you have given us will become part of your employment record.

CLASSIFICATION AND USE
The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private data. Public data is available to any one who asks. Private data is available only to the person the information pertains to and to County employees who must see it in the normal course of conducting County business and as otherwise provided for by law.

Data collected on or in response to this employment application that is classified as “private” may be shared with:

• County personnel who determine your suitability and ranking for the position(s) for which you apply
• legal counsel;
• Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations (Minn. Stat. Chapter 43A)
• drug-test results may be used in an arbitration proceeding, an administrative hearing,
• disclosed to the federal government as required by federal law or federal government contract;
• Substance abuse treatment facility. [Note: drug test results may not be used as evidence in a criminal action.](Minn. Stat. 181.954);
• Child support enforcement authorities in this or another state (Minn. Stat. 256.978);
• If required by a court order, or authorized by other state or federal law;
• Other organizations at your request
• It may also be shared as required by current or future laws

PUBLIC DATA ON APPLICANTS
The following data which we collect on you as an applicant is public

• Veterans status
• Test scores
• Rank on our eligibility list
• Job History
• Education and training
• Work availability

Your name is considered private until you are certified as eligible for appointment to a vacancy or considered as a finalist.

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NOTE: Information that is transmitted by e-mail is not secure. Douglas County does not accept responsibility for private or confidential data submitted by applicants.