Data Privacy · Tennessee
Tennessee Information Protection Act
HB 1181 - enacted in Tennessee.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2023
- Enacted
- 21
- States with data privacy laws
- 31/100
- Tennessee strictness
The bottom line
Tennessee Information Protection Act is an enacted law in Tennessee, part of a mature, broadly-adopted data privacy landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-07-01
- 21
- states have data privacy laws
- 21/21
- data privacy laws enacted nationally
- 31/100
- Tennessee strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Tennessee legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Tennessee Information Protection Act
Tennessee Information Protection Act (HB 1181) is an enacted law in Tennessee under the Data Privacy category. It was enacted on 2023-05-11 and becomes effective on 2025-07-01. Tennessee currently reports 3 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 31/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 21 data privacy statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 21 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Tennessee within a mature and broadly adopted data privacy landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 1181 itself.
Applicability under Tennessee Information Protection Act: $25M+ revenue AND 175K+ consumers, or 25K+ with 50%+ data sale revenue. Penalty exposure is documented as: $7,500/violation. AG enforcement. NIST defense. Notable exemptions: Government, HIPAA, GLBA, nonprofits, higher ed..
Summary
Affirmative defense for NIST-compliant privacy programs.
Key Requirements
Full consumer rights. Data protection assessments. NIST affirmative defense. 60-day cure.
Penalties
$7,500/violation. AG enforcement. NIST defense.
Applicability
$25M+ revenue AND 175K+ consumers, or 25K+ with 50%+ data sale revenue.
Exemptions
Government, HIPAA, GLBA, nonprofits, higher ed.
How Tennessee compares on data privacy
21 states regulate data privacy - Tennessee ranks #21 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | Oregon | 62 |
| 7 | Delaware | 59 |
| 8 | Virginia | 59 |
| 9 | Utah | 55 |
| 10 | Florida | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have data privacy regulations?
As of the last verification, 21 states have enacted data privacy regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Tennessee is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all data privacy regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Tennessee Information Protection Act enacted?
Tennessee Information Protection Act was enacted on 2023-05-11 and became effective on 2025-07-01. It was introduced as HB 1181.
What are the penalties for violating Tennessee Information Protection Act?
$7,500/violation. AG enforcement. NIST defense. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Tennessee Information Protection Act apply to small businesses?
$25M+ revenue AND 175K+ consumers, or 25K+ with 50%+ data sale revenue. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Tennessee compare to other states on data privacy?
Tennessee has a regulatory strictness score of 31/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 3 tracked. Nationally, 21 states have enacted data privacy laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Tennessee Information Protection Act?
The official text of Tennessee Information Protection Act (HB 1181) is available from the Tennessee legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for data privacy compliance.
- Tennessee Information Protection Act is enacted in Tennessee, effective 2025-07-01. Official source
- 21 states now regulate data privacy; Tennessee ranks #21 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Tennessee tracks across all five policy areas. Tennessee profile
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