Data Security

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TN SB1421 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Raumesh Akbari (D), currently “Introduced” since February 6, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 237 of them sponsored by Raumesh Akbari.

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The analysis of SB1421, which pertains to data security and creates an affirmative defense for entities facing data breaches, reveals no direct conflicts of interest for the sponsor, Raumesh Akbari. While Akbari is an attorney and operates her own law firm, Akbari Law, the bill does not appear to intersect with her personal financial interests in a way that would lead to personal financial gain. The legal profession may have a general connection to data security, but there are no specific indications that Akbari's practice focuses on this area or that she would directly benefit from the provisions of the bill.

Additionally, Akbari's involvement with other organizations, such as the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and her various corporate affiliations, does not suggest a financial stake in the cybersecurity industry or data privacy sector. The lack of direct overlaps between her personal financial interests and the bill's subject matter indicates that there is minimal risk of conflict, as her professional activities do not align closely with the legislation's impacts.

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