Utah § 76-12-203 - Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
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§ 76-12-203. Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
Effective 5/7/2025 76-12-203.
Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
(1)
(a)
As used in this section, "personal identifying information" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-6-1101.
An actor commits unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information if the actor:
(a)
(i)
electronically publishes, posts, or otherwise discloses personal identifying information of another individual in a public online site or forum without the permission of the other individual; and
(ii)
undertakes the action described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to abuse, threaten, or disrupt the other individual's electronic communication; or
(b)
sends a communication by electronic mail, instant message, or other similar means, if:
(i)
the communication references personal identifying information of another individual;
(ii)
the actor sends the communication:
(A)
without the individual's consent; and
(B)
with the intent to cause a recipient of the communication to reasonably believe that the individual authorized or sent the communication; and
(iii)
with the intent to:
(A)
cause an individual physical, emotional, or economic injury or damage; or
(B)
defraud an individual.
(3)
(a)
Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(b)
A second or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
(4)
(a)
Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a criminal prosecution under this section does not affect an individual's right to bring a civil action for damages suffered as a result of the commission of an offense under this section.
(b)
This section does not create a civil cause of action based on an electronic communication made for a legitimate business purpose.
Section 76-12-203 ("Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.") 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 § 76-12-203?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 76-12-203 apply to my situation?
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