Can I skip having an information security program in place in Tennessee? What are the requirements?

In Tennessee, it is mandatory to have an information security program in place. The program must be installed and fully operational upon certification by the commissioner of revenue that the program has been successfully tested and is ready for implementation, but not later than January 1, 2017 ^[1.2]. The commissioner of revenue shall develop, implement, and administer an insurance verification program to electronically verify whether the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter have been met with a motor vehicle liability insurance policy ^[1.3]. Nothing in this part shall alter the existing financial responsibility requirements in this chapter ^[1.4]. In developing and implementing the program, the department of revenue and, if applicable, its designated agent shall consult and cooperate with automobile liability insurers in establishing and operating the program ^[1.5]. Therefore, it is not possible to skip having an information security program in place in Tennessee.

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• [1.2] Certification that program installed and fully operational.
• [1.3] Development of insurance verification program — Consultation with certain entities required.
• [1.4] Effect of part on existing financial responsibility requirements.
• [1.5] Duties of department of revenue and/or designated agent with respect to developing and implementing program.

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

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