Data security

Troubling news about the security of the data that is collected by the state, everything from tax returns to vehicle information. In short, the state is not doing enough to ensure security. To be fair, lots of government agencies and private businesses aren't taking proper steps to secure data either, but just because other people leave the door unlocked isn't an excuse for Minnesota. The issue of data security is going to become more important as entities collect more data electronically and link it to other data. Let's see if Minnesota can become a leader in this area. It's been a long time since Minnesota has been at the forefront of an issue, and that's disappointing.