Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -

SB 1689 makes it illegal to use or sell personal identifying information (like home/work addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers) obtained from Tennessee government records for commercial purposes. It requires people requesting such records to sign an affidavit promising they won't sell or use the data commercially. Violating this law is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine per individual affected. The bill does not apply if the person whose information was obtained explicitly authorizes its commercial use.