Utah Data Governance Summit – May 21
Data governance in Utah has moved beyond policy. The focus now is implementation—turning law and frameworks into consistent, measurable practices embedded in daily government operations.
The Utah Data Governance Summit brings together state and local leaders and implementers to focus on how privacy, transparency, and responsible data use are put into practice across real programs and services.
Individuals interact with government throughout their lives in health, education, public safety, transportation, and more. When data is well governed, those interactions are lawful, transparent, secure, and centered on the individual.
This year’s summit is structured around three horizons.
- Long-term vision––Developing the future of trusted public services through state-endorsed digital identity (SEDI)
- Mid-term implementation––Introducing data governance models to help entities operationalize law and policy in a manner that creates equal data rights and data opportunities under the law
- Immediate action––Providing practical tools and resources which entities can use right away
This summit is about execution, accountability, and results.
Data Governance is Built Here.
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Conference Topics
- Keynote Panel: 10-Year Vision for Data Governance in Utah
- State-Endorsed Digital Identity
- New for 2026: Expanded Afternoon Implementation Tracks
- Beyond policy, this summit introduces three specialized afternoon tracks to solve UGDPA hurdles before the compliance deadline. Sessions will also highlight how investing in key technology tools—such as data discovery software, auto-redaction, and improved individual request systems (GRAMA, Privacy Complaints, etc.)—can simplify compliance, save man-hours, and rapidly mature your privacy program.
Featured Tracks & Sessions
- Leadership/CAO Track––Designed for decision-makers building the business case for privacy. This track includes sessions on cross-agency maturity and the ODP framework.
- Operational Track––Designed for practitioners building daily workflows. This track includes the “Records First” Inventory Clinic (converting GRAMA records into compliance maps), Privacy Artifacts 101, and Data Minimization in Practice.
- Strategy Track––Designed for policy and legal alignment. This track includes the Mandatory Collection Paradox (drafting notices for high-stakes agencies like DPS, DHHS, and DWS), Risk-Based Privacy Program Prioritization, and Securing Leadership Buy-In.
Who Should Attend
Agency leadership, privacy officers, records managers, and CAOs needing tangible tools, peer-tested strategies, and funding justifications.
The summit will be held on May 21, and tickets can be purchased here.