What is a Tennessen Warning and why is it given during an interview?
A Tennessen Warning is a notification that must be given to an individual that is asked to supply private or confidential data concerning him/her. It is provided during an investigatory interview to inform the individual of the purpose and intended use of the requested data; whether the individual may refuse or is legally required to supply the requested data; any known consequence arising from supplying or refusing to supply the data; and the identity of other persons or entities that may be authorized to receive the data collected.
