Senate Bill 2215, known as the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act," aims to regulate the access and security of historical location data collected by government officials and entities in Tennessee. The bill establishes a new chapter in the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically addressing the conditions under which government officials may access databases containing historical location data. Access is restricted to situations where a search warrant is obtained, consent is given by individuals whose data is being accessed, or in exigent circumstances. Additionally, the bill mandates that any historical location data collected must be destroyed within a specified timeframe unless preservation is requested by a criminal defendant.

The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of historical location data, stating that it is not open to public inspection, and outlines penalties for violations of the act, including suspension of access for government officials who breach the regulations. Furthermore, any historical location data accessed in violation of the PEEPS Act is deemed inadmissible as evidence in legal proceedings. The legislation aims to enhance privacy protections and ensure that the collection and use of historical location data by government entities are conducted with appropriate oversight and accountability.

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Introduced: 10-7-504