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Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-183: Postsecondary institutions - Limitations on accessing social media apps based in the People's Republic of China
Where this section sits in the code
- TN Code
- Title 49
- Chapter 7
(a) A public postsecondary institution that provides internet access to students, faculty, staff, or the general public shall not allow an individual to access a social media platform using the institution's network if the platform is operated or hosted by a company based in the People's Republic of China. This section applies to internet services provided by an institution through a hard-wired or wireless network connection. (b) This section does not apply to institutions or employees of such institutions if downloading, accessing, or using such a social media platform is necessary to perform: (1) Law enforcement activities; (2) Investigatory functions to carry out official duties for bona fide law enforcement, investigative, or public safety purposes; or (3) Audit, compliance, or legal functions of the institution. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 152, s 1, eff. 4/13/2023.
(a) A public postsecondary institution that provides internet access to students, faculty, staff, or the general public shall not allow an individual to access a social media platform using the institution's network if the platform is operated or hosted by a company based in the People's Republic of China. This section applies to internet services provided by an institution through a hard-wired or wireless network connection.
(b) This section does not apply to institutions or employees of such institutions if downloading, accessing, or using such a social media platform is necessary to perform: (1) Law enforcement activities; (2) Investigatory functions to carry out official duties for bona fide law enforcement, investigative, or public safety purposes; or (3) Audit, compliance, or legal functions of the institution.
(1) Law enforcement activities;
(2) Investigatory functions to carry out official duties for bona fide law enforcement, investigative, or public safety purposes; or
(3) Audit, compliance, or legal functions of the institution.
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