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Utah Code § 53G-8-903

Data breach reporting -- Coordination with Utah Cyber Center

Enacted by Chapter 170, 2026 General Session

(1) An LEA shall report a data breach to the Cyber Center:

(a) in accordance with Section 63A-19-405; and

(b) consistent with standards and procedures established in rule under Subsection 63C-27-202(9).

(2) In addition to the requirements in Section 63A-19-405, an LEA shall:

(a) notify the state board within 24 hours of discovering the data breach;

(b) coordinate with UETN if the data breach involves network infrastructure or services provided by UETN; and

(c) cooperate with the Cyber Center's investigation and response efforts.

(3) The Cyber Center shall provide assistance to an LEA in responding to a data breach in the same manner the Cyber Center provides assistance to a governmental entity as described in Title 63A, Chapter 16, Part 11, Utah Cyber Center.

(4) An LEA shall:

(a) participate in cybersecurity information sharing initiatives coordinated by the Cyber Center;

(b) designate a primary point of contact for cybersecurity matters who shall interface with the Cyber Center, the state board, and UETN; and

(c) cooperate with statewide cybersecurity assessments and improvement initiatives.

(5)

(a) A regional education service agency, as that term is defined in Section 53G-4-410, may serve as the designated primary cybersecurity contact for multiple LEAs within the service area.

(b) If a regional education service agency serves as the primary contact under Subsection (5)(a), the agency shall:

(i) coordinate with the Cyber Center, the state board, and UETN on behalf of the participating LEAs;

(ii) ensure each participating LEA meets the minimum cybersecurity standards established under Subsection 63C-27-202(9); and

(iii) maintain documentation of cybersecurity services provided to each LEA.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.