Viewing an earlier version · effective May 3, 2023View current (1) Except for purposes of the criminal penalty in Section 76-9-407, the personal identity of an individual is abused if:
- (a) an advertisement is published in which the personal identity of that individual is used in a manner which expresses or implies that the individual approves, endorses, has endorsed, or will endorse the specific subject matter of the advertisement; and
- (b) consent has not been obtained for such use from the individual, or if the individual is a minor, then consent of one of the minor's parents or consent of the minor's legally appointed guardian.
- (2) Nothing in this part prohibits prosecution of abuse of personal identity under Section 76-9-407.
(3) The personal identity of an individual is not abused if the individual's personal data or publicly available information:
- (a) was lawfully obtained;
- (b) is used to preview, advertise, or promote the sale of a product, service, or subscription, including the sale of a product, service, or subscription of which the individual's personal data or publicly available information is or may be a part; and
- (c) is not used in a way that expresses or implies that the individual approves, endorses, has endorsed, or will endorse the product, service, or subscription being previewed, advertised, or promoted.