Utah § 13-71-102 Legislative findings.

Utah Statutes

§ 13-71-102 — Legislative findings.

Utah § 13-71-102

Title 13Commerce and Trade

Ch. 13-71Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act

Part 13-71-1General Provisions

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Utah Code Ann. § 13-71-102 (2026).

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The Legislature finds that:

(1)the state has a compelling interest in safeguarding the well-being and privacy of minors in the state;

(2)the proliferation of social media services has led to the widespread collection and utilization of personal information, exposing minors to potential privacy and identity related harms;

(3)the addictive design features of certain social media services contribute to excessive use of a social media service by minors, impacting sleep patterns, academic performance, and overall health;

(4)social media services are designed without sufficient tools to allow adequate parental oversight, exposing minors to risks that could be mitigated with proper parental involvement and control;

(5)the state has enacted safeguards around products and activities that pose

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The Legislature finds that:
(1) the state has a compelling interest in safeguarding the well-being and privacy of minors in the state;
(2) the proliferation of social media services has led to the widespread collection and utilization of personal information, exposing minors to potential privacy and identity related harms;
(3) the addictive design features of certain social media services contribute to excessive use of a social media service by minors, impacting sleep patterns, academic performance, and overall health;
(4) social media services are designed without sufficient tools to allow adequate parental oversight, exposing minors to risks that could be mitigated with proper parental involvement and control;
(5) the state has enacted safeguards around products and activities that pose risks to minors, including regulations on motor vehicles, medications, and products and services targeted to children;
(6) prolonged and unregulated social media use has been linked to adverse effects on the mental health of minors, including increased rates of anxiety, depression, and social isolation;
(7) existing measures employed by social media companies to protect minors have proven insufficient; and
(8) the state should ensure that minors' personal data is given special protection, as minors may have less awareness of the risks, consequences, and safeguards related to a social media company's processing of minors' personal data.