HB 450

As enrolled: - Restructures the Utah Privacy Commission. - Expands the procedure for an individual to request an amendment or correction of information held by a governmental entity to include all information in a record, not just personal data. - Eliminates the requirement for a governmental entity to provide notice to an individual at the point of collecting information that could be classified as private or controlled. - Requires, before posting publicly, the Lieutenant Governor to redact personal information, including phone numbers and home addresses, of judicial candidates. - The 2/17/2026 amendment establishes a state data privacy policy. Sets requirements for contractors. Creates a data privacy complaint process. - The 2/24/2026 amendment deletes provisions that require some government entities to obtain legislative authorization before implementing high-risk surveillance activities. Requires a study on the use of passive data collection technology by the government. - The 2/25/2026 amendment makes minor changes. - The 2/27/2026 amendment requires a government entity to provide notice of a breach and provides whistleblower protections for government employees regarding privacy. - The 3/2/2026 amendment modifies state privacy auditor responsibilities. - The 3/4/2026 amendment makes minor changes.