Technology (Government Transparency)

SB 1881 would make certain records held by Tennessee's Office of Homeland Security about critical infrastructure confidential, preventing public access through standard public records requests. Specifically, it exempts three types of records: security analyses and warnings for infrastructure systems (like power grids or water facilities), threat prevention and defense efforts, and any records designated by the agency as relating to critical infrastructure. This bill amends Tennessee's public records law (TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5) to add these specific exemptions. The change directly affects the public's right to access this information and the Office of Homeland Security's disclosure obligations.

SB 1594 amends Tennessee law to protect healthcare provider reimbursement information submitted to the state's financial officer (comptroller of the treasury) from public disclosure. The bill adds this specific type of data to the existing list of proprietary information that cannot be requested under public records laws. This change directly affects healthcare providers who submit reimbursement details to the comptroller, as it prevents those records from being made public. The policy change modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Section 71-5-142 to explicitly include the comptroller's reimbursement data under protected categories.

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.

HB 1633 amends Tennessee law to clarify which bank account details state agencies must keep confidential. It specifies that confidential information includes debit card numbers, PINs, account numbers, routing numbers, financial institution details, and personal identifiers like tax ID numbers and addresses tied to accounts. The bill directly affects state agencies handling financial data, requiring them to protect these specific details. This change modifies existing law (TCA Section 10-7-504) without creating new programs or penalties.

SB 1876 clarifies that specific bank account details held by Tennessee state agencies must be kept confidential. It directly affects state agencies managing financial records by requiring them to protect information like debit card numbers, PINs, account numbers, routing numbers, and associated personal identifiers (including tax ID numbers and addresses). The bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly list these types of financial data as confidential, preventing their disclosure under public records requests. This change ensures greater privacy for individuals' banking information held by state entities.