Lexology May 15, 2023
Duane Morris Takeaways: As efforts to enact comprehensive privacy protection continue to stall on the federal level, states have stepped up to create a patchwork quilt of protections for those doing business with consumers within their borders. Tennessee recently became the eighth state – following Indiana, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Utah, and Virginia – to enact comprehensive privacy legislation. At least 15 other states have introduced similar bills during the current legislative session, and Montana’s comprehensive consumer privacy statute awaits the signature of its Governor. Companies doing business in Tennessee or with Tennessee consumers should take heed of the new law and review their policies and processes for compliance.
Tennessee Legislation
After receiving overwhelming support from both houses of the...