Bill > HB0450

This bill amends existing Utah laws concerning government data privacy and records management by introducing new provisions and modifying current ones. Key changes include requiring the redaction of phone numbers and street addresses from certain publicly disclosed government reports before they are posted online, and clarifying that this redacted information is not considered a public record. It also updates definitions and responsibilities related to data privacy, including the creation of a "chief privacy officer" and the duties of the Utah Privacy Commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. The bill also modifies requirements for governmental entities regarding data privacy programs, data breach notifications, and training for employees who handle personal data. Additionally, it adjusts the process for individuals to request amendments to their personal data held by government entities and clarifies the procedures for reporting and responding to data breaches. Finally, it renumbers and updates provisions related to private information for "at-risk government employees" and revises the role and appointment of the data privacy ombudsperson.