Utah privacy chief outlines 'State‑Endorsed Digital Identity' plan, warns against centralized IDs
Jan 29, 2026
Utah Chief Privacy Officer Chris Bramwell presented the state's plan for a State‑Endorsed Digital Identity (SETI), described a Digital Identity Bill of Rights and an authorization bill, and emphasized requirements — no tracking, parental control over children’s identities, a right to paper, a 60‑day public comment period and annual audits.
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Chris Bramwell, Utah’s chief privacy officer, told a Davis County community meeting that the state is pursuing a State‑Endorsed Digital Identity (SETI) program and a Digital Identity Bill of Rights designed to keep identity control in residents' hands and prevent surveillance.
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