Prohibit compilation of subscriber lists for sale.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 430.044
in effectSec. 430.044. - Prohibit compilation of subscriber lists for sale.
A company shall not collect, compile or retain subscriber data except as necessary for internal business purposes. Neither a company, the city nor any of their agents or employees shall, without the specific written authorization of the affected subscriber, provide data identifying or designating any subscriber to any party other than to the company and its employees or agents for internal business use. This shall include, but not be limited to, lists of the names and addresses of such subscribers or any lists that identify the viewing habits of subscribers. Written permission from the subscriber shall not be required for the systems conducting systemwide or individually addressed electronic sweeps for the purpose of verifying system integrity or monitoring for the purpose of billing. Confidentiality of such information shall be subject to the provisions of this section.
(Ord. No. 17364, § 12, 6-17-86; C.F. No. 98-277, § 1, 4-29-98)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXXXFRRE_CH430CACOSE_ARTIV430.04.RIIN_S430.044PRCOSULISAFetched: 11/1/2026