Free tool to help Minnesotans exercise their rights under the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), effective July 31, 2025.
Live at shield.alexgallefrom.io
- Letter Generator — Generate official opt-out and deletion request letters based on MN Attorney General templates
- Deadline Tracker — Track the 45-day response deadline for each company
- Browser Extension — Automatic Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal + auto-fill assist for opt-out forms
- 545+ data brokers from the CA CPPA registry
- 7 request types matching AG Ellison's official templates
- No account required — all data stays in your browser
- No tracking — no analytics, cookies, or fingerprinting
- Open source — verify the code yourself
| Right | Statute | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Know | 325M.14(2) | Find out what data companies have about you |
| Right to Delete | 325M.14(4) | Request deletion of your personal data |
| Right to Opt-Out | 325M.14(6) | Stop sale of data, targeted ads, profiling |
| Right to Correct | 325M.14(3) | Fix inaccurate information |
| Right to Portability | 325M.14(5) | Get a copy of your data |
| Third-Party List | 325M.14(8) | Know who your data was shared with |
| Profiling Info | 325M.14(7) | Understand automated decisions about you |
The extension provides:
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Global Privacy Control (GPC) — Automatically tells every website not to sell your data. Legally binding under MN, CA, CO, CT law.
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Auto-Fill Assist — Export your company list from the web app, then step through each portal with one-click form filling. You stay in control.
- Download the extension from the website or this repo
- Go to
chrome://extensions - Enable "Developer mode"
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
Chrome Web Store submission pending.
cd mn-privacy-web
npm install
npm run devLoad unpacked from mn-privacy-extension/ in Chrome/Edge developer mode.
- Based on MN Attorney General Ellison's official guidance
- Not affiliated with the Minnesota Attorney General's office
- This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice
- Public interest tool — no ads, no profit
Built by Alex Galle-From — Minnesota attorney and AI governance researcher.
MIT