Utah's Digital Choice Act aims to give individuals control over their data on social media, allowing them portability and the option to delete their information. Effective from July 1, 2026, the law introduces open-source protocols, enabling users to transfer their content to new platforms seamlessly. By prioritizing user control, it challenges the current model where social media platforms monetize user data for profit. The Act responds to societal concerns about the harmful effects of algorithmic manipulation, especially on younger demographics, and encourages competition in social media services.
Access to online services is as fundamental to modern life as electricity or water, and we should demand high expectations for the internet just as for utilities.
Utah's groundbreaking new Digital Choice Act will give people control over their personal information on social media, allowing for data portability and the right to delete data.
The law allows individuals to use open-source protocols to move their content and relationships seamlessly, ensuring users aren't locked into one platform.
Research shows that current social media practices harm society, especially young people, and laws like the Digital Choice Act prioritize users and foster competition.
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