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Signed bill includes safe-harbor data breach notification mechanism

The Utah House Bill 80 (Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act) is signed into law by the Governor. It introduces a affirmative defense in case of data breaches for companies that have a written information security program that meets the requirements set out in the law.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2021-01-06
under deliberation

The Utah House Bill 80 (Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act) is introduced. It introduces a affir…

2021-03-11
adopted

The Utah House Bill 80 (Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act) is adopted. It introduces a affirmat…

2021-03-11
in force

The Utah House Bill 80 (Cybersecurity Affirmative Defense Act) is signed into law by the Governor. …

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Private organisation
Economic activity cross-cutting
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
data (any form): data collection

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

data (any form): data collection