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Can you summarize HB 0159?
House Bills > Privacy, Confidentiality - As enacted, enacts the 'Personal Privacy Protection Act.' - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 12; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41. (SB 1608)
Short Summary
The Personal Privacy Protection Act, enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, amends various titles of the Tennessee Code Annotated to protect personal privacy. The Act defines terms such as ‘personal information,’ ‘public agency,’ ’law enforcement agency,’ and ‘federal agency.’ It prohibits public agencies from requiring individuals or entities to provide personal information, compelling the release of personal information, publicly disclosing personal information, or requesting lists of entities exempt from federal income tax. However, personal information may be shared with federal agencies as required by federal law. The Act provides exceptions for specific reports or disclosures, disclosure amongst law enforcement agencies during active investigations, lawful warrants or requests for discovery in litigation, state agencies’ disclosure as required by law, and lawful requests for discovery in litigation to demonstrate standing. Violations of the Act may result in civil actions for injunctive relief and damages, ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 per violation. Knowingly violating the Act is a Class B misdemeanor.
Whom does it apply to?
Public agencies, law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, entities exempt from federal income tax under 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code
What does it govern?
The Personal Privacy Protection Act
What are exemptions?
Disclosure required by specific chapters of the Tennessee Code Annotated, disclosure amongst law enforcement agencies during active investigations, lawful warrants or requests for discovery in litigation with certain conditions, state agencies' disclosure as required by federal or state law, lawful requests for discovery in litigation to demonstrate standing
What are the Penalties?
Civil action for injunctive relief, damages, or both. Damages range from $2,500 to $7,500 per violation. Class B misdemeanor for knowing violations.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee