Can I collect driver's license numbers from participants in Tennessee? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Collecting Driver’s License Numbers in Tennessee

According to our search results, there are specific requirements for collecting driver’s license numbers from participants in Tennessee.

Under Tennessee law, driver’s license numbers are considered confidential information and can only be collected under certain circumstances ^[3]. Specifically, driver’s license numbers can only be collected if they are necessary to verify the identity of an individual, to comply with a state or federal law, or to complete a financial transaction ^[3].

Additionally, any entity that collects driver’s license numbers must take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information ^[3]. This includes implementing appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the information ^[3].

Therefore, if you plan to collect driver’s license numbers from participants in Tennessee, you must ensure that you have a legitimate reason for doing so and that you have appropriate security measures in place to protect the confidentiality of the information.

Conclusion

In summary, you can collect driver’s license numbers from participants in Tennessee if it is necessary to verify their identity, to comply with a state or federal law, or to complete a financial transaction. However, you must take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information.

Source(s):

• [3] Tennessee Code

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

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