Full text of Utah Utah Code § 13-71-202 — Requirements for Utah minor account holders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-71-202. Requirements for Utah minor account holders.
Effective 10/1/2024
13-71-202.
Requirements for Utah minor account holders.
A social media company shall, for Utah minor account holders on the social media service:
| (1) | set default privacy settings to prioritize maximum privacy, including settings that:
| (a) | restrict the visibility of a Utah minor account holder's account to only connected accounts; |
| (b) | limit the Utah minor account holder's ability to share content to only connected accounts; |
| (c) | restrict any data collection and sale of data from a Utah minor account holder's account that is not required for core functioning of the social media service; |
| (d) | disable search engine indexing of Utah minor account holder profiles; |
| (e) | restrict a Utah minor account holder's direct messaging capabilities to only allow direct messaging to connected accounts; and |
| (f) | allow a Utah minor account holder to download a file with all information associated with the Utah minor account holder's account; |
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| (2) | implement and maintain reasonable security measures, including data encryption, to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information collected from a Utah minor account holder; |
| (3) | provide an easily accessible and understandable notice that:
| (a) | describes any information the social media company collects from a Utah minor account holder; and |
| (b) | explains how the information may be used or disclosed; |
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| (4) | upon request of a Utah minor account holder:
| (a) | delete the personal information of the Utah minor account holder, unless the information is required to be retained under Section 13-61-203, or a different provision of state or federal law; and |
| (b) | remove any information or material the Utah minor account holder made publicly available through the social media service; and |
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| (5) | disable the following features that prolong user engagement:
| (a) | autoplay functions that continuously play content without user interaction; |
| (b) | scroll or pagination that loads additional content as long as the user continues scrolling; and |
| (c) | push notifications prompting repeated user engagement. |
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Enacted by Chapter
206, 2024 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 13-71-202
What does Utah Code § 13-71-202 cover?
Section 13-71-202 ("Requirements for Utah minor account holders.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 13-71-202?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 13-71-202" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 13-71-202 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
