Utah § 13-71-204 - Parental consent -- Data privacy for Utah minor accounts.
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§ 13-71-204. Parental consent -- Data privacy for Utah minor accounts.
Effective 10/1/2024 13-71-204.
Parental consent -- Data privacy for Utah minor accounts.
(1)
A social media company may not allow a Utah minor account holder to change the default data privacy setting described in Subsection 13-71-202(1) without first obtaining verifiable parental consent.
(2)
A social media company's terms of service related to a Utah minor account holder shall be presumed to include an assurance of confidentiality for the Utah minor account holder's personal information.
(3)
The presumption of confidentiality in Subsection (2) may be overcome if the social media company obtains verifiable parental consent.
(4)
The presumption of confidentiality in Subsection (2) does not apply to a social media company's internal use or external sharing of a Utah minor account holder's personal information if the use or sharing is necessary to:
(a)
maintain or analyze functioning of the social media service;
(b)
enable network communications;
(c)
personalize the user's experience based on the user's age and location;
(d)
display a username chosen by the Utah minor account holder;
(e)
obtain age assurance information as required under Section 13-71-201; or
(f)
comply with the requirements of this chapter or other federal or state laws.
Section 13-71-204 ("Parental consent -- Data privacy for Utah minor accounts.") 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 § 13-71-204?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 13-71-204" (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 § 13-71-204 apply to my situation?
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