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HB 124

Education Industry Employee Privacy

2025 General Session Introduced by Chris Wilson

HB 124 requires Utah education employers to protect employee personal data through consent requirements, restricted use policies, and establishes penalties for privacy violations.

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Bill Summary · HB 124

Legislative bill overview

HB 124 establishes privacy protections for employees working in Utah's education industry by restricting how their personal information can be collected, used, and shared by educational institutions and related organizations. The bill creates standards for data handling, employee consent requirements, and penalties for violations of these privacy protections.

Why is this important

Education employees regularly provide sensitive personal information to their employers for payroll, background checks, and professional licensing purposes. Without clear privacy standards, this data could be misused, sold to third parties, or accessed inappropriately, creating risks for identity theft, harassment, or discrimination against teachers and staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definitions: Disagreement over what constitutes "education industry" and which organizations fall under the law's requirements, potentially creating compliance confusion
  • Employer operational burden: Schools and educational institutions may argue compliance costs are high, especially for smaller districts with limited IT resources
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear whether the bill provides sufficient resources for the state to investigate complaints and enforce privacy violations effectively

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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