Utah Porn ban (Utah Department of Public Safety)

Dear Jason Koebler:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Utah Department of Public Safety. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State Government Code XXX, Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 7/23/2023 and given the reference number H041869-072323 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act, I hereby request the following records:

Public reports state that Utah passed SB 287: ONLINE PORNOGRAPHY VIEWING AGE REQUIREMENTS (https://www.vice.com/en/article/93kbkv/pornhub-blocks-utah-age-verification). Therefore, I request the following:

1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the legal basis and enforcement of SB 287. This includes A) any notes taken during meetings that discussed the legislation, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the legislation works or will be enforced, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the legislation, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.

2) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions or analysis, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, regarding the legislation.

3) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) that mention SB 287, online porn, pornhub, or age verification.

4) Any law enforcement records relating to the enforcement of SB 287, including case and arrest records.

5) Any proposals, contracts, or other documentation relating to acceptable age verification software

6) Any emails, presentations, or other communications with employees of Mindgeek (@mindgeek.com) and/or PornHub (@pornhub.com)

Please search for documents created or shared between January 1, 2023 and the time this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. It will be used in the course of reporting for journalistic purposes.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

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Utah Department of Public Safety

Dear Jason Koebler,

RE: RECORDS REQUEST of July 23, 2023, Reference # H041869-072323


The Utah Department of Public Safety has reviewed your request and has determined that the records requested are exempt from disclosure under the Government Records and Management Act (GRAMA) for the following reasons:

No records exist in response to the request.


Sincerely,

Cameron Roden
Public Information Officer
Public Information

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RE: RECORDS REQUEST of July 23, 2023., Reference # H041869-072323.
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Utah Department of Public Safety received a record request from you on July 23, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management Act, I hereby request the following records:

Public reports state that Utah passed SB 287: ONLINE PORNOGRAPHY VIEWING AGE REQUIREMENTS (https://www.vice.com/en/article/93kbkv/pornhub-blocks-utah-age-verification). Therefore, I request the following:

1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the legal basis and enforcement of SB 287. This includes A) any notes taken during meetings that discussed the legislation, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the legislation works or will be enforced, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the legislation, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.

2) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions or analysis, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, regarding the legislation.

3) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) that mention SB 287, online porn, pornhub, or age verification.

4) Any law enforcement records relating to the enforcement of SB 287, including case and arrest records.

5) Any proposals, contracts, or other documentation relating to acceptable age verification software

6) Any emails, presentations, or other communications with employees of Mindgeek (@mindgeek.com) and/or PornHub (@pornhub.com)

Please search for documents created or shared between January 1, 2023 and the time this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. It will be used in the course of reporting for journalistic purposes.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The Utah Department of Public Safety has reviewed your request and has determined that the records requested are exempt from disclosure under the Government Records and Management Act (GRAMA) for the following reasons:
No records exist in response to the request.

You may appeal this decision within 30 days from the date of this letter.  Any appeal should be directed to Commissioner Jess L. Anderson, 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84129.
Sincerely,
Cameron Roden
Public Information Officer
Public Information