Now in Effect: Utah Law Creates Process to Review and Shut Down Surveillance Programs
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (May 10, 2021) – Last week, a law that creates a process to review state and local surveillance technology and to halt the use of surveillance tech that doesn’t meet acceptable standards went into effect. The law will create an important layer of...
“Constitutional Carry” Now in Effect in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (May 10, 2021) – Last week, a law authorizing adults to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Utah without first obtaining government permission went into effect. The enactment of this bill also fosters an environment hostile to federal gun...
Now in Effect: Utah Law Further Limits Warrantless Collection of Electronic Data
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, (May 5, 2021) – On Wednesday, a Utah law went into effect that requires police to get a warrant before accessing data transmitted through an electronic communication service. The new law will not only increase privacy protections in Utah; it will...