New Audit of Banjo Highlights Privacy Issues in Utah
Banjo was merely a side-effect of a much larger problem.
Utah Adopts Regulatory Reform to Encourage Innovation
As the state looks to recover from the pandemic, it needs to do everything in its power to position businesses to get back on their feet and be successful moving forward. Regulatory reform can offer a promising avenue to explore,...
Improving Access to Mental Health Services in Utah
Senate Bill 41, from Senator Luz Escamilla, ensures Utahns retain access to telehealth services for mental health care and passed the Legislature with resounding support. Governor Cox signed the bill into law on March 2nd.
HB 243: A Transparent Approach to Protecting Personal Privacy
This bill requires law enforcement to proactively seek public input on surveillance technologies they wish to use.
SB 209: Helping Utah Embrace the Future of Work
This bill clarifies existing worker laws to ensure that companies merely serving as a platform to provide work opportunities to Utahns are not mislabeled as that worker's employer. Libertas Institute supports this bill. The...
A routine traffic stop should be nothing more
There's a simple way to let police do their jobs without violating the rights of individuals during traffic stops. Here's how.
Improving Government Data Transparency in Utah
Imagine if you were in a relationship where you did not know what your partner was doing the supermajority of the time. It would bother you, it would put a strain on the relationship, and it would hinder your trust in them. ...
Google embodies, not exploits, America’s competitive spirit
Google has not conducted its business in violation of historic antitrust standards. On the contrary, it has embraced America’s legacy of business competition.
Utah Will Reap the Benefits of Embracing the Gig Economy
When thinking about the future of work, it is important to consider how the shifting dynamics of the work environment will impact the way Utahns interact with one another.
‘Sandbox’ Everything
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of having the ability to adapt in the face of rapidly evolving events and public needs. Unfortunately, the crisis has illustrated how inept many government...