Safe harbor for covered platforms.

Utah Code § 13-72b-304 (eff. 1/1/2027), under Part 13-72b-3: Covered Platforms.

Utah Code § 13-72b-304 (eff. 1/1/2027)

13-72b-304. Safe harbor for covered platforms.

(1) A covered platform is not liable under Sectionif the covered platform demonstrates that: 13-72b-303 the covered platform implemented and maintained notice and removal procedures that comply with Section; and 13-72b-302 the covered platform acted in good faith in responding to notices of non-consensual counterfeit intimate images.

(2) A covered platform qualifies for safe harbor protection under this section even if a non-consensual counterfeit intimate image appeared on the platform if the covered platform demonstrates that: the covered platform had no actual knowledge of the image before receiving notice under Section; and 13-72b-302 upon receiving notice, the covered platform complied with the takedown requirements in Section. 13-72b-302

(3) In determining whether a covered platform acted in good faith in responding to a notice of a non-consensual counterfeit intimate image, the court shall consider: the size and resources of the covered platform; the volume of content distributed on the platform; the effectiveness of the platform's proactive measures; and whether the platform's measures are consistent with widely accepted industry standards.

(4) A covered platform may establish the safe harbor protections under this section by motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment.

(5) If a court determines that a covered platform has established safe harbor protection under this section on a motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment, the court shall: dismiss the action or grant summary judgment in favor of the covered platform; and award the covered platform reasonable attorney fees and costs.