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Data Privacy Week: Web browser privacy review

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When selecting a browser, consider the privacy protections it offers, update the default settings, and limit the information you share online.

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What you should know about Utah's newest privacy laws

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State legislators continue to build on previous laws, examining data processing as well as privacy rights and expectations and enacting the nation's first major artificial intelligence (AI) law.

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Why you should care about data privacy

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If you use social media, make purchases online, own smart devices, play games online, or do other online activities, you're sharing your data with others. The good news is you can control how your data is used.

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Fitness devices leverage consumer privacy to optimize health

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Although health wearables collect a lot of information beyond the scope of your fitness activities, increasing your risk during a data breach, there are still a few key ways to protect your data.

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Utah's a pioneer in data privacy protections

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Once you know some of the basics about Utah's data privacy laws, like the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, you can create a plan and make informed decisions to protect your personal information.

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A data privacy 'GUT Check' for synthetic media like ChatGPT

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With the rise of synthetic media like ChatGPT, it’s important to increase our technological literacy and implement healthy, curious, and cautious data privacy habits to protect our personal information.

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Take control of the info you share with app developers

Many apps collect your personal and health data.

Data Privacy Week is an excellent time to review which applications have access to your personal and health data, particularly if you downloaded them for free.

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How the U protects your privacy, personal data

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The University of Utah and University of Utah Health are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal data. Here's an overview of how the Information Security Office and the Information Privacy Office do that.

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Data Privacy Day guest column: Be a champion of your own privacy

Data Privacy Day guest column: Be a champion of your own privacy

When we share information on social media or shop online, we expect that our correspondence, posts, and even our shopping habits and purchases will remain confidential. That, however, may not always be the case. That's why it's important to be active participants in discussions and efforts regarding data privacy.

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Last Updated: 2/20/26