This bill amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18, creating an affirmative defense for covered entities in data breach cases if their cybersecurity program meets specific criteria, which are not specified in the available description but may be detailed in the full bill text.
If you operate a business in Tennessee, you must enhance your cybersecurity program by the bill's enactment date or face liability in data breach cases.
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What This Means
HB1033 amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18, proposing an affirmative defense for covered entities facing data breaches, contingent upon the adequacy of their cybersecurity programs. The criteria for compliance are not specified in the available description but may be detailed in the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Creates an affirmative defense for covered entities in data breach cases.
- Requires cybersecurity programs to meet specific criteria, which are not specified in the available description but may be detailed in the full bill text.
- Amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18.
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Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beavers | Primary |
| Dickerson | Primary |
| Dixie | Primary |
| Haile | Primary |
| Sexton C | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Covered entities handling personal data.
Deadline: Ongoing compliance required.
Penalty: Legal liabilities in case of a data breach.
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