State Breach Law

Tennessee Data Breach Notification Law

Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 47-18-2107 • Effective 2005-07-01

Tennessee wants quick notification without a specific deadline. Notify residents as soon as possible.

Notification deadline: Most expedient time possible

Enforcement: Tennessee Attorney General

Overview

Tennessee requires notification in the most expedient time possible after discovering a breach.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Tennessee residents

Covered Data Types

Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers with access codes

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Electronic notice permitted

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition
  • HIPAA-covered entities

Penalties

Consumer Protection Act violations

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify affected residents expeditiously

Official Source

https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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