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DSAR Requirements in Tennessee (TIPA)

Tennessee DSAR requirements: consumer rights, response deadlines, identity verification, and penalties under the TIPA.

Last updated: 2026-02-08

Consumer Rights That Trigger DSARs

Tennessee consumers can submit requests to:

  • Access all personal data you hold about them
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Delete personal data you collected
  • Port their data in a portable, machine-readable format
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Opt out of profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your business.

Response Deadline

45 days from receipt. You can extend by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary — but you must notify the consumer of the extension and the reason.

Identity Verification

Required before fulfilling any request. The TIPA does not prescribe a specific verification method.

Appeal Process

If you deny a request, the consumer can appeal. You must respond to appeals within 60 days. You must provide notice of their right to contact the Tennessee Attorney General if the appeal is denied.

Penalties

  • $7,500 per violation
  • 60-day cure period available until July 1, 2027
  • No private right of action — only the Attorney General can enforce
  • Tennessee offers an affirmative defense for businesses that maintain a written privacy program conforming to the NIST Privacy Framework

Enforced by the Tennessee Attorney General.

DSAR-Specific Exemptions

You may decline or limit a request when the data is needed to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Detect security incidents or protect against fraud
  • Complete a transaction the consumer requested

Sensitive data (racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, biometric data, children's data, geolocation) requires opt-in consent before processing.

Who This Applies To

Businesses meeting both: $25M+ annual revenue and (100K+ Tennessee consumers or 25K+ consumers with 50%+ revenue from data sales).

For the full Tennessee privacy law guide, see boringgovernance.com.

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