Michigan Brings Digital Privacy Into the 21st Century
Michigan is the latest state to join the effort to bring digital privacy protections in the 21st Century.
Government use — and misuse — of tech requires heightened scrutiny
It is time for Utah to be a leader in rectifying past failures and empowering individuals to have a voice in how these tools and technologies are used, if at all.
Rush to Fight Virus Shows Utah has a Privacy Problem
Utah needs to take privacy much more seriously than it has in the past. State and local agencies will continue to rely on technology to improve how government works, but we should understand the risks today instead of continually...
New Tech to Invade Your Privacy
Government agencies are getting new tech to invade your privacy. What does this mean for Utah?
A Privacy Reform Proposal for Utah
The government keeps getting ahead of public awareness when it comes to tools and technologies that can undermine privacy if not appropriately limited.
SB 218: Restrictions on Government Use of Facial Recognition
This bill restricts the ability of government to use facial recognition technology for law enforcement purposes.
SB 171: Protecting Personal Privacy
This bill prohibits the government from demanding or disclosing a list of donors to a non-profit organization.
HB 231: Protecting Your DNA Privacy
This bill restricts the government's ability to go on fishing expeditions in databases containing your DNA information.
HB 183: More Privacy for Your Personal Information
This bill passed the house with a vote of 56-16, and passed the senate with a vote of 23-1. Under current law, the personal information about an individual who obtains a driver license is shared with others, including private...
Let’s protect the right to keep your phone locked
Do you unlock your phone with your finger or face? Many people do. However, should law enforcement be allowed to compel you to unlock your phone using these features?