SB0123S02 | Privacy and Cybersecurity Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Cyber Center.

Highlighted Provisions: 

By including local education agencies in statewide cybersecurity planning, the bill aims to strengthen the security of school systems and education technology platforms.

Bill Details
Year: 
2026
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 16
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Schools often hold students’ personal information (like names, addresses, grades, test results, and health data), so improved cybersecurity could help protect that sensitive data from breaches that could affect families. This can reduce risks such as identity theft or misuse of student information.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA supports the ability of families and students to have reasonable control over the collection, warehousing and use of electronic student data, while also supporting the need for research and data analysis to improve student learning outcomes, instructional design and remedial supports. Additionally, National PTA supports current federal law (COPPA) that requires direct notice to parents and parental consent before an operator collects personally identifiable information and that privacy policies must be clear and accessible to families.