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Uinta County adopts data privacy policy and ordinance to comply with Utah Government Data Privacy Act
Summary
The commission adopted a nine‑page Data Privacy Policy (Policy 8.50) and an accompanying ordinance to establish a county data privacy program and designate a chief administrative officer for privacy oversight, in order to comply with the Utah Government Data Privacy Act.
The Uinta County Commission adopted Policy 8.50, a county data privacy program, and an ordinance to implement the Utah Government Data Privacy Act (GDPA). The policy defines the county’s privacy program goals, the role of a chief administrative officer (CAO) for privacy oversight, and procedures for privacy impact assessments, classifications of personal data and staff training.
County staff described the policy as an initial framework that aligns county practice with state guidance and records rules under GRAMA and DARS. The ordinance establishes the county’s formal GDPA program, directs the CAO to oversee implementation, requires privacy impact assessments for high‑risk processing, and mandates reporting to the commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. The ordinance takes effect after the required filing and publication steps under Utah law.
Commission counsel and staff said the policy and ordinance are time‑sensitive: state guidance requires counties to adopt a privacy program and specified elements by the end of the calendar year. Commissioners discussed publication logistics; counsel recommended standard publication steps and posting on the county website. The commission approved the policy and the ordinance and directed staff to complete required filings and notifications.
