Tennessee § 49-7-183 Postsecondary institutions - Limitations on accessing social media apps based in the People's Republic of China

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§ 49-7-183 — Postsecondary institutions - Limitations on accessing social media apps based in the People's Republic of China

Tennessee § 49-7-183

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Bluebook

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-183 (2026).

Text

(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 f

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(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.