63A-16-108. Digital verifiable credential and records.
| (1) |
As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 63A-16-108- Division: means the Division of Technology Services. See Utah Code 63A-16-102
- Signature: includes a name, mark, or sign written with the intent to authenticate an instrument or writing. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (a) |
“Blockchain” means a distributed ledger of ordered electronic records that:
| (i) |
is distributed across a network of computers; |
| (ii) |
utilizes technology to prevent the unauthorized alteration of electronic records; and |
| (iii) |
is mathematically verified. |
|
| (b) |
“Digital record schema” means a description of the data fields and tamper-evident technologies required to create a digital verifiable credential or digital verifiable record that can be registered on a distributed ledger technology. |
| (c) |
“Digital signature” means a tamper-evident, immutable, electronic seal that is equivalent in function and status to a notary seal issued by a government entity. |
| (d) |
“Digital verifiable credential” means a digital document that:
| (ii) |
is issued by a government entity; |
| (iii) |
can be mathematically verified; and |
| (iv) |
conveys rights, privileges, and legal enforceability equivalent to the possession of a physical credential of the same type. |
|
| (e) |
“Digital verifiable record” means a digital record that:
| (i) |
is issued by a government entity or has been digitally signed by a government entity; |
| (ii) |
has a digital signature; |
| (iii) |
can be mathematically verified; and |
| (iv) |
conveys rights, privileges, and legal enforceability equivalent to the possession of a physical record of the same type. |
|
| (f) |
“Distributed ledger” means a decentralized database that is maintained by the consensus of replicated, shared, and synchronized digital data. |
| (g) |
“Government entity” means:
| (iii) |
a political subdivision of the state. |
|
| (h) |
“Government operations privacy officer” means the government operations privacy officer described in Section 67-1-17. |
| (i) |
“State archivist” means the state archivist appointed under Section 63A-12-102. |
| (j) |
“State privacy officer” means the state privacy officer described in Section 67-3-13. |
| (k) |
“State registrar” means the state registrar of vital records appointed under Section 26-2-3. |
|
| (2) |
The Division of Technology Services shall:
| (a) |
provide recommendations to government entities regarding:
| (i) |
appropriate digital record schemas that allow a government to issue a digital verifiable credential or record; |
| (ii) |
policies and procedures to protect the privacy of personal identifying information maintained within distributed ledger programs; |
| (iii) |
the manner and format in which an issuer may certify a document through blockchain; and |
| (iv) |
processes and procedures for the preservation, auditability, integrity, security, and confidentiality of digital verifiable credentials and records; |
|
| (b) |
create a pilot program for the implementation of digital verifiable credentials by governmental entities; and |
| (c) |
report to Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee by October 31, 2023, on the duties described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b). |
|
| (3) |
In performing the duties described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b), the Division of Technology Services shall consult with:
| (b) |
the state privacy officer; |
| (c) |
the government operations privacy officer; |
| (e) |
private industry professionals with relevant expertise; |
| (f) |
the Utah League of Cities and Towns; and |
| (g) |
an association of counties in the state. |
|
Enacted by Chapter 201, 2023 General Session
