United States of America: Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including data protection regulation enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) enters into force. 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.