Student data privacy
New Utah law protects student privacy after BYU research found K-12 apps were collecting and sharing data
BYU News
Utah
Our summary
A Utah State Board of Education investigation with BYU and Internet Safety Labs tested what 100 school apps actually transmitted during use. Of apps with data privacy agreements, 52% collected at least one data element the agreement did not allow. Utah responded with H.B. 55, effective July 1, 2026, which adds audit rights and requires ending contracts when violations are not fixed within 30 days.
- US
- Elementary
- Teens
- Data privacy
- Vendor contracts
- Legislation
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