The City of South Salt Lake announced it follows federal and state laws to govern the use of personal information collected through its official website, according to a privacy notice released by the city.
The City of South Salt Lake stated that access to personally identifiable information is limited to employees who require it to perform assigned tasks. To maintain security, the city uses password-protected computer systems and restricts access to specific work areas.
The city's privacy notice defines personally identifiable information as any data that identifies an individual, including names, email addresses, physical addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account information. While the city may request this data to provide specialized services, it does not collect any personal data revealing religious beliefs, political opinions, health status, or sexual orientation.
Visitors can browse the city website without providing any personal information. However, the city noted that users who choose to withhold requested information may be unable to access certain online services that depend on that data, such as user accounts or submitting suggestions through online forms.
