DATE:
March 19, 2026
TO:
Department Administrators
Building Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
SUBJECT:
Required Survey on Data Collection Practices for GDPA
In 2024, the Utah Legislature passed legislation (the Government Data Privacy Act, or GDPA) requiring improvements to the data use and retention practices of all government entities, including LEAs. There will be various requirements and process changes that require input and cooperation of departments and schools as existing practices are adjusted and new procedures implemented to meet the requirements of this law.
One such requirement is an inventory of practices regarding the sharing, selling, and purchasing of data, as well as documenting how data is collected from various patron groups (students, employees, and community members). This inventory will be created through department and school responses to a survey, linked below:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25I65LX2Nbzi0gS
The survey asks for responses on data collection, sharing, selling, and purchasing in a variety of categories specified in Utah law. Department administrators and building principals do not need to directly complete the survey themselves but should be involved in the review of processes and procedures that will be required to answer the survey.
Department administrators (or designees) are asked to complete the survey by June 1, 2026. Building principals (or designees) are asked to complete the survey by July 1, 2026.
Questions or concerns should be communicated to Caleb Olson.
Department Administrators: A list of departments and “sub-units” in each department are provided on the next page. If “sub-units” are missing and will be completing the survey on their own, please provide the name of the organization to Caleb Olson ASAP. If desired, a department administrator may collect answers from all “sub-units” and provide one response to the survey. If one department response will be submitted, please communicate this to Caleb Olson.
District Departments and “Sub-Units”:
District Administration / Cabinet:
District Administration / Cabinet > Superintendent
District Administration / Cabinet > Business Administrator
District Administration / Cabinet > Associate Superintendent
District Administration / Cabinet > Administrators of Schools
District Administration / Cabinet > Nursing Services
Accounting, Budgets, and Audits:
Assessment, Research, and Accountability
Auxiliary Services:
Auxiliary Services > Custodial/Energy Services
Auxiliary Services > Facility Services
CTE
Communications
Compliance & Legal Services
Human Resources
Information Systems
Insurance Services
Jordan Family Ed Center
Language & Culture Services
Nutrition Services
Payroll
Purchasing
Special Education
Student Services:
Student Services > Counseling
Student Services > Guidance
Student Services > Health & Wellness
Student Services > Planning & Enrollment
Student Services > Student Support Services
Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning > Digital Learning
Teaching & Learning > Dual Immersion
Teaching & Learning > Gifted and Talented
Teaching & Learning > Instructional Coaching
Teaching & Learning > Instructional Support Services
Teaching & Learning > JCC
Teaching & Learning > Language Arts
Teaching & Learning > Math
Teaching & Learning > Performing & Fine Arts
Teaching & Learning > Science, Health, PE
Teaching & Learning > Social Studies & World Languages
Teaching & Learning > Special Assignments
Transportation
