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Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203 — Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: Electronic Communication Abuse, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1)(a) As used in this section, "personal identifying information" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-6-1101. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-12-101, and 76-12-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information if the actor: (2)(a)(i) electronically publishes, posts, or otherwise discloses personal identifying information of another individual in a public online site or forum without the permission of the other individual; and (2)(a)(ii) undertakes the action described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to abuse, threaten, or disrupt the other individual's electronic communication; or (2)(b) sends a communication by electronic mail, instant message, or other similar means, if: (2)(b)(i) the communication references personal identifying information of another individual; (2)(b)(ii) the actor sends the communication: (2)(b)(ii)(A) without the individual's consent; and (2)(b)(ii)(B) with the intent to cause a recipient of the communication to reasonably believe that the individual authorized or sent the communication; and (2)(b)(iii) with the intent to: (2)(b)(iii)(A) cause an individual physical, emotional, or economic injury or damage; or (2)(b)(iii)(B) defraud an individual. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) A second or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a criminal prosecution under this section does not affect an individual's right to bring a civil action for damages suffered as a result of the commission of an offense under this section. (4)(b) This section does not create a civil cause of action based on an electronic communication made for a legitimate business purpose.

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Questions this section answers

Is unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203.

Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(a)) · Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — repeat offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information?

Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203 (Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.