Plain English Breakdown
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Consumer Protection Act
This bill changes the time limit for companies to inform consumers of their decision regarding a request under Tennessee's Information Protection Act from 45 days to 50 days.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the response time for businesses when they receive a request from a customer about their personal information.
- Extends the deadline from 45 days to 50 days for companies to inform consumers if they will not act on a request.
Who It Names or Affects
- Companies that handle consumer requests about personal information in Tennessee.
- Consumers who make requests under the Tennessee Information Protection Act.
Terms To Know
- Controller
- A company or organization that decides how to use a person's personal information.
- Authenticated request
- A request from a consumer for their personal information that has been verified as coming from the correct individual.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not change how companies must handle requests, only when they need to respond.
- It is unclear if this extension will affect how many consumers make requests or how businesses process them.