House Unanimously Passes Data Privacy Bill

A bill designed to better protect the personal information of Tennessee taxpayers unanimously passed the House of Representatives this week in Nashville.

The legislation, which has been applauded by pro-privacy groups statewide, requires both current and future state employees who have access to proprietary and personal information of those dealing with state agencies to undergo criminal background checks, better ensuring taxpayer information is protected.

With nationwide news outlets recently discovering the massive failures of the federal government to protect the private information of individuals across the nation, House lawmakers in our state have committed themselves and are actively working to better secure the personal information of all Tennesseans.

The bill now travels to the desk of Governor Haslam to be signed into law.