A state representative has asked Minnesotas legislative auditor to investigate a data privacy breach at the Department of Natural Resources . The DNR announced earlier this week that an employee accessed the drivers or motor vehicle records of about 5,000 Minnesotans without authorization . The DNR says that employee is no longer with the agency , and that it found no evidence that the data was sold , disclosed to others or used for criminal purposes . Rep. Rick Hansen , DFL - South St. Paul , says in a letter to Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles that it would be prudent for him to investigate anyway . Officials have nt said why the former employee accessed the records . The DNR sent letters this week to the 5,000 affected Minnesotans . They include several journalists and lawyers , but its not clear why . ;