Utah § 13-71-102 - Legislative findings.
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§ 13-71-102. Legislative findings.
13-71-102. Legislative findings.
The Legislature finds that:
| (1) | the state has a compelling interest in safeguarding the well-being and privacy of minors in the state; |
| (2) | the proliferation of social media services has led to the widespread collection and utilization of personal information, exposing minors to potential privacy and identity related harms; |
| (3) | the addictive design features of certain social media services contribute to excessive use of a social media service by minors, impacting sleep patterns, academic performance, and overall health; |
| (4) | social media services are designed without sufficient tools to allow adequate parental oversight, exposing minors to risks that could be mitigated with proper parental involvement and control; |
| (5) | the state has enacted safeguards around products and activities that pose risks to minors, including regulations on motor vehicles, medications, and products and services targeted to children; |
| (6) | prolonged and unregulated social media use has been linked to adverse effects on the mental health of minors, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and social isolation; |
| (7) | existing measures employed by social media companies to protect minors have proven insufficient; and |
| (8) | the state should ensure that minors' personal data is given special protection, as minors may have less awareness of the risks, consequences, and safeguards related to a social media company's processing of minors' personal data. |
Enacted by Chapter 206, 2024 General Session
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