Can I collect location information from participants in Tennessee? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, it is possible to collect location information from participants in Tennessee under certain circumstances.

According to TNCO 38-1-602, a wireless telecommunications service provider shall provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of the user in order for the requesting law enforcement agency to respond to a call for emergency services or an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. The wireless telecommunications service provider shall provide the most accurate call location information available, given the technical and other limitations that may affect the accuracy of the call location information in the relevant area.

However, it is important to note that the Department of Correction’s official inmate record files are located in the Rachel Jackson State Office Building, 320 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee. Institutions may not release information from their inmate institutional files directly to the public ^[2.1]. Any individual wanting to view and/or retrieve information contained in a current or former inmate’s record must first submit a written request for the desired information. This request for information must include: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the person making the request, (2) The reason for the request, and (3) What information or documents are requested ^[2.2].

Therefore, if you are a law enforcement agency responding to a call for emergency services or an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm, you may collect location information from participants in Tennessee. However, if you are an individual wanting to collect information from an inmate’s record, you must first submit a written request for the desired information ^[2.1][2.2].

Source(s):

• [2.1] LOCATION
• [2.2] REQUEST FOR INMATE INFORMATION

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

• Privacy