Tennessen Warning for Section 3 Program
Updated March 2024
Your Data Privacy Information
Tennessen Warning Notice for the Section 3 Certification Program in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota.
Background
In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Chapter 13 of the Minnesota Statutes ("MGDPA"), the Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative Certification Program as administered by the City of Saint Paul, is required to inform you of your rights as they pertain to the private information we collect from you. The information we collect from you is classified under the MGDPA as either public (anyone can see it), private (the public is not given access, but you are) or confidential (even you cannot see the information). 
The data we collect is limited to that necessary for the administration and management of the Section 3 certification process. Persons or entities with whom this information may be shared include: 
1.	Section 3 Program employees, including employees of: City of Saint Paul, Anoka County, Dakota County CDA, Hennepin County, Minnesota Housing and Washington County CDA. 
2.	The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of Section 3 compliance and reporting. 
3.	Contractors seeking to recruit employees/businesses who are certified as Section 3. 
4.	Union representatives seeking Section 3 employees and/or members. 
5.	The City of Saint Paul, which provides notice of training and job opportunities. 
6.	Upon court order or to the state or legislative auditor. 
Purpose and Intended Use
The information we request from you may be used for one or more of the following purposes:
•	To distinguish you from other applicants or businesses and identify you in our files. 
•	To provide employers a list of Section 3 certified workers along with any other specific skills. 
•	To determine your eligibility for Section 3 certification. 
•	To compile Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action reports. 
•	To facilitate training, employment and contracting opportunities for approved Section 3 workers and businesses. 
Requirements to Provide
You are not required to provide this information. However, without the information we will be unable to determine if you qualify for the Section 3 program.
Acknowledgement
I have read and understand the Tennessen Warning regarding my rights as a subject of government data, and I agree to share this information.
     	     
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