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Can you summarize 39 TNCO Chapter 13, Part 6?
Offenses Against Person > Invasion of Privacy
Short Summary
This legal document governs wiretapping and electronic surveillance in Tennessee. It prohibits individuals from intentionally intercepting, using, disclosing, or using the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication without proper authorization. Violation of this law is subject to punishment and civil damages. However, there are several exceptions to this prohibition, including interception with consent, interception by law enforcement under certain circumstances, interception of readily accessible electronic communications, interception to identify harmful interference, interception of radio communications for public use or safety, interception for maintaining service quality standards, and interception by a person acting under the color of law. It is also lawful for a person to intercept a communication if they are a party to the communication or if one of the parties has given prior consent, unless the interception is for the purpose of committing a criminal or tortious act. Additionally, providers of wire or electronic communications service may disclose information, facilities, or technical assistance to authorized persons with a court order. The document also addresses the confidentiality of intercepted communications and the lawful disclosure of communication contents by electronic communication service providers. A person who violates 39-13-601(a) commits a Class D felony.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals in Tennessee
What does it govern?
Wiretapping and electronic surveillance
What are exemptions?
Interception with consent, interception by law enforcement under certain circumstances, interception of readily accessible electronic communications, interception to identify harmful interference, interception of radio communications for public use or safety, interception for maintaining service quality standards, interception by a person acting under the color of law
What are the Penalties?
Violation of this law is subject to punishment and civil damages. A person who violates 39-13-601(a) commits a Class D felony.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee