United States of America: Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including enforcement provisions enters into force
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Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) including enforcement provisions enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the enforcement provisions of the Utah Digital Choice Act (HB 418) enter into force. The provisions assign the Division of Consumer Protection responsibility for administering and enforcing the Act. The Division is authorised to impose administrative fines, initiate legal proceedings, and seek civil penalties for non-compliance. Courts may grant injunctive relief, order disgorgement, and award damages, with additional penalties applicable for violations of administrative or judicial orders.
Original sourceScope
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
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-02-06
under deliberation
2025-03-05
adopted
2025-03-27
adopted
2025-05-07
in force