Identity Theft Law in Utah
This page covers identity theft law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what identity theft protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern identity theft in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 63G › Chapter 2 — Government Records Access and Management Act › Part 3 — ClassificationUT 63G § 63G-2-305
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 › Chapter 44 — Protection of Personal Information Act › Part 2 — Protection of Personal InformationUT 13 § 13-44-202
- Title 13 › Chapter 61 — Utah Consumer Privacy Act › Part 3 — Requirements for Controllers and ProcessorsUT 13 § 13-61-304
- Title 26B › Chapter 2 — Licensing and Certifications › Part 2 — Health Care Facility Licensing and InspectionUT 26B § 26B-2-224
- Title 31A › Chapter 23a — Insurance Marketing - Licensing Producers, Consultants, and Reinsurance Intermediaries › Part 2 — Producers and ConsultantsUT 31A § 31A-23a-204
- Title 35A › Chapter 4 — Employment Security Act › Part 3 — ContributionsUT 35A § 35A-4-312.5
Federal law
- Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914
Federal law that established the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for identity theft in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.