United States of America: Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including data protection regulation was adopted by Legislature

On 5 March 2025, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) was adopted by the Utah State Legislature. The Bill establishes regulatory requirements governing the control, access, and transfer of personal data, including users' social graphs. It grants individuals specific data rights and requires social media companies to implement interoperability interfaces using open protocols, enabling data sharing between services with user consent. The Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for rulemaking and enforcement, with the authority to impose administrative fines and pursue civil penalties. The Act is scheduled to take effect on 1 July 2026.