Pipestone County adopts artificial intelligence acceptable‑use policy for staff and officials

Apr 29, 2026

The county adopted a new AI acceptable‑use policy that prohibits entering protected or sensitive data into AI platforms, requires human review of AI output and aligns with Minnesota Data Practices, HIPAA and CJIS protections.

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County staff presented a new countywide Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy that applies to employees, elected officials, contractors and volunteers. The presenter said the policy prohibits entering sensitive or protected data into AI platforms, requires a human review of AI‑generated work, and addresses privacy, bias and accuracy concerns. The policy draws on samples from other counties and the NACO AI policy and was reviewed by the county attorney and labor counsel.

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