Utah § 13-61-503 - Exemptions for motor vehicle manufacturers. (Effective 1/1/2027)

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§ 13-61-503. Exemptions for motor vehicle manufacturers. (Effective 1/1/2027)

Effective 1/1/2027
13-61-503.  Exemptions for motor vehicle manufacturers.
(1)A motor vehicle manufacturer may collect personal data for the purpose of improving the motor vehicle manufacturer's product if the motor vehicle manufacturer:
(a)collects only the minimum personal data necessary to accomplish the purpose; and
(b)uses the personal data only for internal product improvement purposes.
(2)Personal data collected in accordance with Subsection (1) is not subject to the consent requirements of Section 13-61-302.
(3)Section 13-61-302 does not apply to personal data that a vehicle data collection system:
(a)collects solely for the purpose of:
(i)vehicle safety, including airbag deployment, operational safety, passenger safety, collision avoidance, or other safety features required by federal law;
(ii)vehicle operation, including engine control, battery level, transmission operation, or other mechanical functions necessary to operate the motor vehicle; or
(iii)compliance with a federal or state law, rule, or regulation; or
(b)processes temporarily and does not transmit outside the motor vehicle or store for longer than necessary.


Enacted by Chapter 193, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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