Data Accessibility, Transparency and Accountability Act

Tenn. DATA Act
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Governs how Tennessee's education agencies and schools collect and share student data. It requires the Department of Education to publish a data inventory and adopt privacy and security policies, gives parents the right to inspect their children's education records, bars schools from collecting data on students' political affiliation, religion, voting history, or gun ownership, and requires written consent before collecting student biometric or physiological data such as facial-expression analysis, brain waves, or eye tracking.

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Enforcing Authority

Tennessee Department of Education and State Board of Education

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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