Full text of Utah Utah Code § 13-81-101 — Definitions. (Effective 7/1/2027), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-81-101. Definitions. (Effective 7/1/2027)
Effective 7/1/2027 13-81-101.
Definitions. As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Open protocol" means a publicly available technical standard that:
(a)
enables interoperability and data exchange between social media services by providing a common data infrastructure where multiple social media services can access a user's personal data;
(b)
is free from:
(i)
licensing fees; and
(ii)
patent restrictions; and
(c)
governs how social media services communicate and exchange data with each other.
(2)
(a)
"Personal data" means the same as that term is defined in Section 13-61-101.
(b)
"Personal data" includes a user's social graph.
(3)
(a)
"Social graph" means data, or a user-selected portion of data, that represents a person's connections and interactions within a social media service.
(b)
"Social graph" includes:
(i)
the person's social connections with other users;
(ii)
content created by the person;
(iii)
the person's responses to other users' content, including comments, reactions, mentions, reposts, shares, and other engagements;
(iv)
metadata associated with the items described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (iii); and
(v)
relational references sufficient to maintain the associations among data elements described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (iii).
(c)
"Social graph" does not include another user's or an entity's content and responses that have been designated private by those users and entities, including private messages.
(4)
"Social media company" means an entity that owns or operates a social media service.
(5)
(a)
"Social media service" means a public website or application that:
(i)
displays content that is primarily generated by account holders and not by the social media company;
(ii)
permits an individual to register as an account holder and create a profile that is made visible to the general public or a set of other users defined by the account holder;
(iii)
connects account holders to allow users to interact socially with each other within the website or application;
(iv)
makes available to each account holder a list or lists of other account holders with whom the account holder shares a connection within the system; and
(v)
allows account holders to post content viewable by other users.
(b)
"Social media service" does not include:
(i)
email;
(ii)
cloud storage; or
(iii)
document viewing, sharing, or collaboration services.
(6)
"User" means an individual located in the state who accesses or uses a social media service.
Section 13-81-101 ("Definitions. (Effective 7/1/2027)") 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 § 13-81-101?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 13-81-101" (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 § 13-81-101 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.
