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SB 1799

Internet and e-Commerce - As introduced, requires that if an account holder deletes the account holder's account on a social media platform, the social media platform shall delete all personal information pertaining to the deleted account or collected directly through the use of the social media platform through the deleted account by the account holder or another user. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by London Lamar

Tennessee bill mandates social media platforms immediately delete all user personal data upon account deletion, including information shared by other users through that account.

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Bill Summary · SB 1799

Legislative bill overview

SB 1799 requires social media platforms to delete all personal information associated with a user's account upon deletion request, including data collected directly through that account by the account holder or other users. The bill amends Tennessee's code sections governing commerce and communications to enforce this data deletion mandate.

Why is this important

This bill addresses growing consumer concerns about data privacy and digital footprints. Currently, many platforms retain or archive user data even after account deletion, which users may not realize. The law would give Tennessee residents concrete control over their personal information and establish enforceable obligations for platforms operating in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional ambiguity: "Personal information" and "collected directly through use" require clear boundaries—does this include anonymized data, aggregate analytics, or information shared with third parties before deletion?
  • Technical feasibility: Requiring complete deletion of interconnected data across platforms' systems presents practical challenges, potentially increasing compliance costs that could affect smaller social media companies differently than large corporations.
  • Third-party data complications: The requirement to delete information "collected...by another user" raises questions about who controls deletion rights—does a user deleting their account remove photos/messages posted about them by friends, and does this conflict with other users' privacy or speech interests?

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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