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An updated SCORM file has been added for the 2025 Privacy Awareness Training. The video has been added to the Department of Government Operations YouTube channel and can be streamed from the Practice 8 webpage.  State Agencies: A copy of the 2025 Privacy Awareness Training has been added to KnowBe4. Please contact your KnowBe4 administrator to have them initiate a training campaign. The course can be

A preliminary DRAFT of the Privacy Program Report Template has been added to the Privacy Program Links under Tools and Resources. Note: This version has not yet been finalized by the Utah Office of Data Privacy. It is provided for review and comment purposes only. The Office welcomes and encourages public and stakeholder feedback to inform the finalization of this

The Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) has been updated. There are two notable changes: Access the PIA on Privacy for Government or Tools & Resources under Privacy Program Links.

New micro-trainings are available in Tools & Resources for:

We have added a new icon to our Privacy Program Links for ‘Privacy Awareness Training‘ Privacy Awareness Training links previously located under Tools & Resources are now available in Practice #8 – Statewide Privacy Awareness Training

An updated SCORM file has been added for the Privacy Awareness Training. The new file includes: Downloadable links can be found on the Practice 8 webpage

We’ve implemented an automated response for individuals who join the Utah Office of Data Privacy mailing list. Additionally, instructions for unsubscribing have been included in our Notice of Collection. Both the mailing list information and the Notice of Collection are available at the bottom of our homepage.

The Utah Office of Data Privacy has formally partnered with the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy to support its statutory responsibilities. This partnership includes co-hosting data governance workshops and summits, as well as conducting academic research that informs whitepapers used by ODP. Find out more on our Tools and Resources webpage.

The 2025 Data Privacy Awareness Training will be a short 8 minute video. This should be viewed by all employees of a governmental entity who: Training shall be completed: Links for local governments to access the statewide Data Privacy Awareness Training have been added to the Tools and Resources page. This includes download files for MP4, MOV, and a Transcript

Workshop Details This workshop provides a practical introduction to conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for government entities. You’ll learn how to use the PIA as a tool to identify privacy risks, determine the impact on individuals, and outline safeguards to reduce those risks. The content aligns with Utah’s Privacy Program Framework and supports compliance with GDPA, GRAMA, and DARS. The

We have updated the icons for our Privacy Program Links and added a placeholder for the upcoming Privacy Program Report (Coming Soon).

Under Utah law (Utah Code § 63A-19-402.5), government agencies have to let you—or your legal guardian— know when they’re asking for or collecting your personal information. We have posted a template that contains a format for simple processing and another for more complex processing. This template can be found under Tool and Resources.

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Under Utah law (Utah Code § 63A-19-402), government agencies have to let you—or your legal guardian—know when they’re asking for or collecting your personal information. We have posted a template that contains a format for simple processing and another for more complex processing. This template can be found under Tool and Resources.

New micro-trainings are available in Tools & Resources for Practice #7 Appointed Records Officer Training Practice #13 Minimum Data Necessary

In today’s digital government, data governance and privacy are no longer back-office functions — they are foundational to public trust, operational efficiency, and ethical service delivery. The Data Governance Summit brings together leaders from every level of government to align around a shared vision— protecting the privacy of Utahns while making data work better for them. Over a lifetime, individuals

New micro-training available in Tools & Resources for

New micro-trainings are available in Tools & Resources for

Join the Utah Office of Data Privacy for a series of free workshops. Open to all government staff, offered monthly, lasting 60-90 minutes. Workshops are a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and strengthen your data privacy practices. New workshops will be added over the next few months. View all workshops here.

Lana Taylor, the Data Privacy Ombudsperson, is at the Utah State Bar Convention today providing information about individual’s data privacy interests and how to file a data privacy complaint. If you are in the area, stop by the Office of Data Privacy to find out more.