CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Subpart 1. Mediation information; data classification. A. The following data are classified according to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.7908, subdivision 2 : (1) information disclosed to the commissioner by a party during mediation; and (2) all files, records, reports, documents, or other papers received or prepared by the commissioner while performing duties and responsibilities related to mediating a dispute. B. The commissioner may unclassify data under item A according to Minnesota Statutes, section 13.7908, subdivision 2 . Subp. 2. Final positions; data classifications. A. Until both parties have filed their final positions with the commissioner under part 5510.2930 , subpart 4, item A, final positions submitted by a party in conjunction with a dispute that has been referred to interest arbitration are regarded as: (1) protected nonpublic data regarding data not on individuals; and (2) confidential data on individuals. B. The commissioner may release the information under item A to the arbitration panel or arbitrator to fulfill procedural requirements of the act and parts 5510.2410 to 5510.3005 , but the information remains nonpublic and confidential until: (1) the commissioner has affirmed that final positions have been filed by both parties; or (2) an interest arbitration hearing is started by the arbitration panel or arbitrator. C. The final positions are public data after a condition occurs under item B, subitem (1) or (2).