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Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-23d-105. Data use and retention

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a government entity:

(a) may not use, copy, or disclose data collected using an imaging surveillance device on an individual or structure that is not a target; and

(b) shall ensure that data described in Subsection (1)(a) is destroyed as soon as reasonably possible after the government entity collects or receives the data.

(2) A government entity is not required to comply with Subsection (1) if:

(a) deleting the data would also require the deletion of data that:

(i) relates to the target of the operation; and

(ii) is requisite for the success of the operation;

(b) the government entity receives the data:

(i) through a court order that:

(A) requires a person to release the data to the government entity; or

(B) prohibits the destruction of the data; or

(ii) from a person who is a nongovernment actor;

(c)(i) the data was collected inadvertently; and

(ii) the data appears to pertain to the commission of a crime; or

(d)(i) the government entity reasonably determines that the data pertains to an emergency situation; and

(ii) using or disclosing the data would assist in remedying the emergency.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-23d-105. Data use and retention - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-77-utah-code-of-criminal-procedure/ut-code-sect-77-23d-105/

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