The state of Minnesota can now see your credit and debit card histories, your every transaction, and you'll never know whether they're looking or not.
The Department of Revenue started using Accurint for Government's new online tools a couple months ago, for extreme scrutiny during its collections processes.
You can always request a credit report to find out who is checking on your credit and how often, and you can always file a Freedom of Information Act request to learn what a government agency is saying about you. You can get all records with your name mentioned in them for a very small fee, but it won't include who is looking at your credit or debit card or EBT card purchases, or how often or why.
At present the public has no idea that someone collecting their fine for a speeding ticket or calling about their sales tax that is due can also know what groceries they purchased and when.
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