Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) (Tennessee)
Tennessee has enacted the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) (Tennessee). The law is currently in effect. It applies to annual revenue >=$25m and (controls or processes personal data of >=175,000 consumers or >=25,000 consumers and derives >50% of gross revenue from sale of personal data). Consumers have the right to delete their data, correct inaccurate data, opt out of data sales. Violations can result in penalties of up to $15,000 per violation.
Important Notes
60-day cure period. Penalty up to $15,000 per violation. NIST privacy framework compliance is an affirmative defense.
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What is the Tennessee and who does it apply to?
The Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) (Tennessee) is Tennessee's comprehensive consumer privacy law, effective 2025-07-01. Annual revenue >=$25M AND (controls or processes personal data of >=175,000 consumers OR >=25,000 consumers AND derives >50% of gross revenue from sale of personal data)
What rights do Tennessee consumers have under Tennessee?
Under the Tennessee, Tennessee consumers have the right to: access their personal data, request deletion of their data, correct inaccurate data, obtain a portable copy of their data, opt out of the sale of their personal data, opt out of targeted advertising, opt out of profiling for significant decisions, appeal a denial of their privacy rights request.
Does Tennessee require consent for sensitive data?
Yes. The Tennessee requires businesses to obtain affirmative consent before processing sensitive personal data. This includes data such as health information, biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories.
What are the penalties for violating Tennessee?
Violations of the Tennessee can result in civil penalties of up to $15,000 per violation and up to $15,000 per willful violation. There is no private right of action — enforcement is exclusively by the state Attorney General.
Does Tennessee require a data protection assessment?
Yes. The Tennessee requires businesses to conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities such as targeted advertising, sale of personal data, sensitive data processing, and certain profiling activities.
Is there a universal opt-out requirement under Tennessee?
The Tennessee does not currently require recognition of universal opt-out mechanisms. Businesses are not required to honor browser-based opt-out signals.
How long does a business have to respond to a consumer request under Tennessee?
Businesses must respond to consumer privacy requests within 45 days under the Tennessee. An extension of up to 45 additional days is available with notice to the consumer. If a request is denied, businesses must provide an appeals process with a response within 45 days.
Official Source
Tennessee Attorney General
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DataTactic researchers verify privacy law data directly against official government sources — Tennessee Attorney General publications, state statutes, and agency websites. Each data point is cross-referenced against primary sources before publication. Records are reviewed and updated when laws or requirements change.
Last verified: 2026-06-01 · DataTactic provides reference information only. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance guidance.