Tennessee § 55-25-102 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-25-102 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-25-102. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the federal Drivers' Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (DPPA) (Title XXX of Public Law 103-322) (18 U.S.C. §§ 2721 — 2725), in order to protect the interest of individuals in their personal privacy of prohibiting the disclosure and use of personal information contained in their motor vehicle records, except as authorized by these individuals or by law. Acts 1996, ch. 745, § 2. Cross-References. Confidentiality of public records, § 10-7-504 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 55-25-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-25-102 cover?
Section 55-25-102 ("Purpose.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 55-25-102?
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