Utah § 13-81-102 - Legislative findings. (Effective 7/1/2027)

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§ 13-81-102. Legislative findings. (Effective 7/1/2027)

Effective 7/1/2027
13-81-102.  Legislative findings.
The Legislature finds that:
(1)an individual has a right to control and move the individual's own personal data, including social interactions online;
(2)companies have demonstrated a pattern of restricting the interoperability of content, preventing users from easily sharing posts and interactions across different platforms, reducing effective consumer choice, and stifling market competition; and
(3)the state should ensure that individuals have the right to access a complete personal data record in a portable format from social media platforms.


Amended by Chapter 316, 2026 General Session

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

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