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United States of America: Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including data protection authority governance was signed by Governor

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Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including data protection authority governance was signed by Governor

On 27 March 2025, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) was signed by the Governor. The Act establishes regulatory requirements concerning the control, access, and transfer of personal data on social media platforms. It grants the Division of Consumer Protection rulemaking and enforcement responsibilities, including the authority to assess compliance, impose administrative fines, initiate court proceedings, and seek civil penalties.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-06
under deliberation

On 6 February 2025, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) was introduced to the Utah State Legislatu…

2025-03-05
adopted

On 5 March 2025, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) was adopted by the Utah State Legislature. Th…

2025-03-27
adopted

On 27 March 2025, the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) was signed by the Governor. The Act establis…

2025-05-07
in force

On 7 May 2025, the rulemaking provision of the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) enters into force. …

2026-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2026, the enforcement provisions of the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) enter into force…

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