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title: "Tennessee privacy law (TIPA): consumer rights"
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source: "https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf"
text_as_of: "2026-10-28"
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Tennessee Information Protection Act

# Tennessee privacy law (TIPA): consumer rights

Law as of October 28, 2026 · [Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review)

## Summary (not the statute text)

Consumers may confirm and access, correct, delete, obtain a portable copy of data they provided, and opt out of sale, targeted advertising and profiling with significant effects. Controllers must answer within 45 days, extendable once by 45 days, and decide appeals within 60 days. Responses are free up to twice a year.

## Key points

1. Rights: confirm and access, correct, delete, portable copy of data the consumer provided, and opt-outs of sale, targeted advertising and profiling.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3304(a)(2)(A)-(E)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

2. A parent or legal guardian may exercise rights for a known child.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3304(a)(1)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

3. Respond within 45 days; one 45-day extension when reasonably necessary, notified within the first 45 days with reasons.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3304(b)(1)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

4. Responses are free up to twice a year per consumer.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3304(b)(3)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

5. Appeals must be decided in writing within 60 days; if denied, the consumer must be told how to complain to the Attorney General.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3304(c)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

6. Contract terms that waive or limit these rights are void.

   Section: [Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3305(b); Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3312(a)](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

## Sources

- [Public Chapter 408 (2023), enrolled HB 1181, Tennessee Information Protection Act](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

[Compare consumer rights across all states](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/topic/consumer-rights)

## Related GDPR articles

Related, not equivalent: the GDPR and the state laws differ in scope, terms and exceptions.

- [Article 15: Right of access by the data subject](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/15) (access)
- [Article 17: Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/17) (deletion)
- [Article 20: Right to data portability](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/20) (portability)

## Status

Law as of October 28, 2026.

[Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review). Prepared from the official sources listed.

[Official text of the Tennessee statute](https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0408.pdf)

Reference material, not legal advice.

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