Louisiana Privacy Law

Louisiana (LDPA)

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

LDPA Enacted, not yet effective

Who this affects: This page tracks Louisiana’s LDPA, which governs controllers and processors.

Who it applies to: Persons or entities that do business in Louisiana, and meet: more than $25,000,000 annual revenue, or annually buys, receives for the business's commercial purposes, sells, or shares for commercial purposes the personal information of 75,000+ consumers, households, or devices, or 50%+ of revenue from selling data.

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Must, Can't, Should LDPA Timeline

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No stated cap; up to $5,000 (intent to defraud)

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The law, in plain English

Must · Can’t · Should

LDPA, distilled to what actually changes your week. Read one column to know your floor, your hard limits, and the further obligations and good practices worth planning for.

Must

Answer authenticated access, correction, deletion and portability requests by the forty-fifth calendar day after receipt. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.3 “A controller shall comply with an authenticated consumer request to” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “A controller shall respond to the consumer request without undue delay, which may not be later than the forty-fifth calendar day after the date of receipt of the request” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “Confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data and to access the personal data.” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “Correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data.” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “Delete personal data provided by or obtained about the consumer.” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “If the data is available in a digital format, obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format” Read the statute
Honor sale and targeted-ad opt-outs from an authorized agent, like a browser setting, if you can verify identity and authority. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.3 “A consumer may designate an authorized agent using a technology, including a link to a website, an internet browser setting or extension, or a global setting on an electronic device, that allows the consumer to indicate the consumer's intent to opt out of the processing for targeted advertising, for sale of personal data, or both. A controller shall comply with an opt-out request received from an authorized agent under this Subsection if the controller is able to verify, with commercially reasonable effort, the identity of the consumer and the authorized agent's authority to act on the consumer's behalf.” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “A controller shall comply with an opt-out request received from an authorized agent under this Subsection if the controller is able to verify, with commercially reasonable effort, the identity of the consumer and the authorized agent's authority to act on the consumer's behalf” Read the statute
Sign a contract with each processor covering instructions, nature and purpose, data type, duration, and each party's duties. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.4 “A contract between a controller and a processor shall govern the processor's data processing procedures with respect to processing performed on behalf of the controller. The contract shall include all of the following: (a) Clear instructions for processing data. (b) The nature and purpose of processing. (c) The type of data subject to processing. (d) The duration of processing. (e) The rights and obligations of both parties.” Read the statute

Can't

Process a consumer's sensitive data without consent, or a known child's sensitive data other than in accordance with COPPA. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.4 “Process the sensitive data of a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent, or, in the case of processing the sensitive data of a known child, without processing that data in accordance with the rules, regulations, and the exceptions of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, 15 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.” Read the statute
Discriminate against a consumer for exercising a right, or require a consumer to create a new account to exercise rights. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.4 “Discriminate against a consumer for exercising any of the consumer rights contained in this Chapter” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “A controller may not require a consumer to create a new account to exercise the consumer's rights under this Chapter” Read the statute
Process personal data for a purpose neither reasonably necessary to nor compatible with the disclosed purpose, without consent. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.4 “process personal data for a purpose that is neither reasonably necessary to nor compatible with the disclosed purpose for which the personal data is processed, as disclosed to the consumer, unless the controller obtains the consumer's consent” Read the statute

Should

If you need more time, extend once by forty-five days and tell the consumer why within the initial forty-five day period. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.3 “The controller may extend the response period once by an additional forty-five days when reasonably necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of the consumer's requests, so long as the controller informs the consumer of the extension within the initial forty-five day response period, together with the reason for the extension.” Read the statute
Run an appeal process that answers in writing by the sixtieth day and, on denial, gives the AG's online complaint mechanism. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. LA-1780.3 “A controller shall establish a process for a consumer to appeal the controller's refusal to take action on a request” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “A controller shall inform the consumer in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to an appeal under this Section not later than the sixtieth calendar day after the date of receipt of the appeal” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “If the controller denies an appeal, the controller shall provide the consumer with the online mechanism described by R.S. 51:1780.5(B)(2) through which the consumer may contact the attorney general to submit a complaint.” Read the statute
Before January 1, 2027, set up two or more secure, reliable request methods and describe them in your privacy notice. DataGrail editorial summary: our plain-English wording, written from the sources below, not statutory text. La. Acts 2026, No. 502 (SB 386), § 2 (uncodified effective-date section) “This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2027.” Read the statute LA-1780.3 “A controller shall establish two or more secure and reliable methods to enable consumers to submit a request to exercise their consumer rights under this Chapter” Read the statute LA-1780.4 “A description of the methods required pursuant to R.S. 51:1780.3(E) through which consumers can submit requests to exercise their consumer rights under this Chapter.” Read the statute

These are the highlights we judge most important, not everything LDPA requires. The comprehensive law section below covers the full detail, fact by fact, with the statutory text behind every one.

The comprehensive law

Louisiana Data Privacy Act

LDPA (SB 386) is Louisiana’s comprehensive privacy law. Every fact was extracted from the primary statute by the DataGrail regulation engine and is grounded to the cited source. Scan the facts; the exact statutory text sits one click away on each source link.

Status

Enacted, not yet effective

La. Acts 2026, No. 502 (SB 386), § 2 (uncodified effective-date section) Archived excerpt — the text we read Section 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2027. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED: … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Effective

January 1, 2027

Signed

May 29, 2026

“05/29 S Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 502.” View the source

Enforced by

Attorney General

Archived excerpt — the text we read §1780.5. Enforcement A. The attorney general shall enforce the provisions of this Chapter. B. The attorney general shall post on his website, information relating to the responsibilities of a controller and a processor and consumer rights pursuant to this Chapter. C. Any violation of the p… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Maximum penalty per violation

No stated cap; up to $5,000 (intent to defraud)

No stated cap in general; $5,000 on a finding of intent to defraud; up to $5,000 more if elderly or disabled. Source for each figure$5,000 · LA-1407 Additional $5,000 · LA-1407 No statutory cap stated · LA-1407 $5,000 · LA-1416 “the attorney general may request and the court may impose a civil penalty against any person found by the court to have engaged in any method, act, or practice in Louisiana declared to be unlawful under this Chapter” View the statute

Right to cure

30 days (Jan 1, 2027 to Jul 31, 2027)

Jan 1-Jul 31, 2027 only: the AG gives 30 days' notice before investigating; a documented cure in time bars it. Archived excerpt — the text we read … any monies received related to the attorney general's enforcement of this Chapter shall be used by the attorney general for consumer protection efforts or to promote consumer protection and education. D. Beginning January 1, 2027, and ending July 31, 2027, before bringing an action pursuant to this Section, the attorney general shall notify a person in writing, not later than the thirtieth calendar day before initiating an investigation, identifying the specific provisions of this Chapter the attorney general alleges is being violated. The attorney general shall not initiate an investigation against the person if the person does all of the fo… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Private right of action

No private right of action.

Archived excerpt — the text we read …hapter. C. Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade practice pursuant to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq., excluding private rights of action as provided in R.S. 51:1409 and 1409.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any monies received related to the attorney general's enforcement of this Chapter shall be used by the attorney general for consumer protection… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Corroborated by Privacy-law tracker

Universal opt-out signal

Required

Archived excerpt — the text we read …other person to serve as the consumer's authorized agent and act on the consumer's behalf to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data pursuant to Items (A)(2)(e)(i) and (ii) of this Section. A consumer may designate an authorized agent using a technology, including a link to a website, an internet browser setting or extension, or a global setting on an electronic device, that allows the consumer to indicate the consumer's intent to opt out of the processing for targeted advertising, for sale of personal data, or both. A controller shall comply with an opt-out request received from an authorized agent under this Subsection if the controller is able to verify, with commercially reasonable effort, the identity of the consumer and the authorized agent's authority to act on the consumer's behalf. A controller is not required to comply with an opt-out request received from an authorized agent under this Subsection if any one of the following applies: (a) The authorized agent does not commu… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

What the law gives consumers

Right to access Archived excerpt — the text we read … exercise the right to do any of the following: (a) Confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data and to access the personal data. (b) Correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data. (c) Delete personal data … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to correct Archived excerpt — the text we read … exercise the right to do any of the following: (a) Confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data and to access the personal data. (b) Correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data. (c) Delete personal data provided by or obtained about the consumer. (d) If the data is available in a digital format, obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to t… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to delete Archived excerpt — the text we read …ss the personal data. (b) Correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data. (c) Delete personal data provided by or obtained about the consumer. (d) If the data is available in a digital format, obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible,… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to data portability Archived excerpt — the text we read …onal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data. (c) Delete personal data provided by or obtained about the consumer. (d) If the data is available in a digital format, obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format that allows the consumer to transmit the data to another controller without hindrance. (e) Opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of: (i) Targeted advertising. (ii) The sale of p… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to opt out of sale Archived excerpt — the text we read …e format that allows the consumer to transmit the data to another controller without hindrance. (e) Opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of: (i) Targeted advertising. (ii) The sale of personal data. (iii) Profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning the consumer. (3) Nothing in this Section shall require the controller to reveal a trade se… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to opt out of targeted advertising Archived excerpt — the text we read …hnically feasible, readily usable format that allows the consumer to transmit the data to another controller without hindrance. (e) Opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of: (i) Targeted advertising. (ii) The sale of personal data. (iii) Profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning the consumer. (3) Nothing in this Section shall requir… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to opt out of profiling for significant decisions Archived excerpt — the text we read … to transmit the data to another controller without hindrance. (e) Opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of: (i) Targeted advertising. (ii) The sale of personal data. (iii) Profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning the consumer. (3) Nothing in this Section shall require the controller to reveal a trade secret. B.(1) Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, a controller shall comply with a request submitted by a consumer t… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Sensitive data: opt-in consent required Archived excerpt — the text we read …ained in this Chapter, including by denying goods or services, charging different prices or rates for goods or services, or providing a different level of quality of goods or services to the consumer. (d) Process the sensitive data of a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent, or, in the case of processing the sensitive data of a known child, without processing that data in accordance with the rules, regulations, and the exceptions of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right to appeal Archived excerpt — the text we read … other purpose under this Chapter. (b) Opting the consumer out of the processing of that personal data for any purpose other than a purpose that is exempt under the provisions of this Chapter. C.(1) A controller shall establish a process for a consumer to appeal the controller's refusal to take action on a request within a reasonable period of time after the consumer's receipt of the decisions pursuant to Paragraph (B)(3) of this Section. (2) The appeal process shall be conspicuously available and similar to the process for initiating action to exercise consumer rights by submitting a request pursuant to Subsection A of this Section. (3)… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Right against discrimination Archived excerpt — the text we read …osed to the consumer, unless the controller obtains the consumer's consent. (b) Process personal data in violation of state and federal laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination against consumers. (c) Discriminate against a consumer for exercising any of the consumer rights contained in this Chapter, including by denying goods or services, charging different prices or rates for goods or services, or providing a different level of quality of goods or services to the consumer. (d) Process the sensitive data of a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent, or, in the case of processing the sensitive data of a known child, without processing that data in accordance with th… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Not granted: Private right of action Archived excerpt — the text we read …hapter. C. Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade practice pursuant to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, R.S. 51:1401 et seq., excluding private rights of action as provided in R.S. 51:1409 and 1409.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any monies received related to the attorney general's enforcement of this Chapter shall be used by the attorney general for consumer protection… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Who the law governs

Controllers Archived excerpt — the text we read … only in an individual or household context. The term does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context. (8) "Controller" means an individual or other person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. (9) "Covered entity" has the meaning assigned to the term by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (10) "Dark pattern" means a user interface designed or ma… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Processors Archived excerpt — the text we read … of personal data, such as the collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, deletion, or modification of personal data. (23) "Processor" means a person that processes personal data on behalf of a controller. (24) "Profiling" means any form of solely automated processing performed on personal data to evaluate, analyze, or predict personal aspects related to an identified or identifiable individual's economic situ… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

Exemptions

State agency or political subdivision Archived excerpt — the text we read … B. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to any of the following items: (1) A state agency or a political subdivision of this state. (2) A financial institution and its affiliates or data subject to Title V, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., and the rules and implementing regulations promulgated thereunder. (3) A covered… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
GLBA: financial institutions, their affiliates, and data subject to Title V Entity- and data-level Archived excerpt — the text we read … B. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to any of the following items: (1) A state agency or a political subdivision of this state. (2) A financial institution and its affiliates or data subject to Title V, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., and the rules and implementing regulations promulgated thereunder. (3) A covered entity or business associate governed by the privacy, security, and breach notification rules issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, esta… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
HIPAA covered entities and business associates Archived excerpt — the text we read …is state. (2) A financial institution and its affiliates or data subject to Title V, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq., and the rules and implementing regulations promulgated thereunder. (3) A covered entity or business associate governed by the privacy, security, and breach notification rules issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (4) A nonprofit organization. (5) An institution of higher education. (6) An electric … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Nonprofit organizations Archived excerpt — the text we read …d by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (4) A nonprofit organization. (5) An institution of higher education. (6) An electric public utility as defined in R.S. 45:121. (7) A person, association, partnership, or corporation registered with the secretary of state as a co… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Institutions of higher education Archived excerpt — the text we read … of Health and Human Services, 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (4) A nonprofit organization. (5) An institution of higher education. (6) An electric public utility as defined in R.S. 45:121. (7) A person, association, partnership, or corporation registered with the secretary of state as a conductor of public opinion polls pursuant to R… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Electric public utilities Archived excerpt — the text we read … 160 and 164, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (4) A nonprofit organization. (5) An institution of higher education. (6) An electric public utility as defined in R.S. 45:121. (7) A person, association, partnership, or corporation registered with the secretary of state as a conductor of public opinion polls pursuant to R.S. 14:325. C. The following information is exempt from th… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Registered public opinion pollsters Archived excerpt — the text we read …bility and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (4) A nonprofit organization. (5) An institution of higher education. (6) An electric public utility as defined in R.S. 45:121. (7) A person, association, partnership, or corporation registered with the secretary of state as a conductor of public opinion polls pursuant to R.S. 14:325. C. The following information is exempt from this Chapter: (1) Protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (2) Health re… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Protected health information Archived excerpt — the text we read …ssociation, partnership, or corporation registered with the secretary of state as a conductor of public opinion polls pursuant to R.S. 14:325. C. The following information is exempt from this Chapter: (1) Protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (2) Health records. (3) Patient identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (4) Identifiable private information: (a) For purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Health records Archived excerpt — the text we read …. 14:325. C. The following information is exempt from this Chapter: (1) Protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (2) Health records. (3) Patient identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (4) Identifiable private information: (a) For purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR P… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Patient identifying information Archived excerpt — the text we read …lowing information is exempt from this Chapter: (1) Protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (2) Health records. (3) Patient identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (4) Identifiable private information: (a) For purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR Part 46. (b) Collected as part of human subjects research under the good… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Identifiable private information under federal human subjects protection policy Archived excerpt — the text we read …ility and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (2) Health records. (3) Patient identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (4) Identifiable private information: (a) For purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR Part 46. (b) Collected as part of human subjects research under the good clinical practice guidelines issued by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human U… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Human subjects research information under ICH/FDA rules Archived excerpt — the text we read … identifying information for purposes of 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (4) Identifiable private information: (a) For purposes of the federal policy for the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR Part 46. (b) Collected as part of human subjects research under the good clinical practice guidelines issued by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, otherwise known as ICH, or of the protection of human subjects under 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56. (c) That is personal data used or shared in research conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter or other research … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Personal data used in research under this Chapter or other applicable law Archived excerpt — the text we read …by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, otherwise known as ICH, or of the protection of human subjects under 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56. (c) That is personal data used or shared in research conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter or other research conducted in accordance with applicable law. (5) Information and documents created for purposes of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. (6) Patient safety work product for purposes of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement A… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Health Care Quality Improvement Act information Archived excerpt — the text we read … conducted in accordance with applicable law. (5) Information and documents created for purposes of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. (6) Patient safety work product for purposes of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b-21 et seq. (7) Information derived from any of the healthcare-related information listed in … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act work product Archived excerpt — the text we read … conducted in accordance with applicable law. (5) Information and documents created for purposes of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. (6) Patient safety work product for purposes of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b-21 et seq. (7) Information derived from any of the healthcare-related information listed in this Section that is deidentified in accordance with the requirements for deidentification under the Health Insurance Portabil… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Deidentified healthcare-related information under HIPAA Archived excerpt — the text we read …poses of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. (6) Patient safety work product for purposes of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, 42 U.S.C. 299b-21 et seq. (7) Information derived from any of the healthcare-related information listed in this Section that is deidentified in accordance with the requirements for deidentification under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (8) Information originating from, and intermingled to be indistinguishable with, or information treated in the same manner as, information exempt under this Section that is maintained by a covered … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Information intermingled with exempt HIPAA/42 U.S.C. 290dd-2 information Archived excerpt — the text we read …n listed in this Section that is deidentified in accordance with the requirements for deidentification under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (8) Information originating from, and intermingled to be indistinguishable with, or information treated in the same manner as, information exempt under this Section that is maintained by a covered entity or business associate as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq., or by a program or a qualified service organization as defined by 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (9) Information that is included in a limited data set as described by 45 CFR 164.514(e), to the extent that the information is used, disclosed, and maintained in the manner specified by 45 CFR 164.514(e)… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
HIPAA limited data set information Archived excerpt — the text we read …s associate as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq., or by a program or a qualified service organization as defined by 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. (9) Information that is included in a limited data set as described by 45 CFR 164.514(e), to the extent that the information is used, disclosed, and maintained in the manner specified by 45 CFR 164.514(e). (10) Information collected or used only for public health activities and purposes as authorized by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (11) The co… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Public health activities information under HIPAA Archived excerpt — the text we read …formation that is included in a limited data set as described by 45 CFR 164.514(e), to the extent that the information is used, disclosed, and maintained in the manner specified by 45 CFR 164.514(e). (10) Information collected or used only for public health activities and purposes as authorized by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq. (11) The collection, maintenance, disclosure, sale, communication, or use of any personal information bearing on a consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, characteristics, or mode of living by … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
FCRA-regulated data Archived excerpt — the text we read …worthiness, credit standing, characteristics, or mode of living by a consumer reporting agency or furnisher that provides information for use in a consumer report, and by a user of a consumer report, but only to the extent that the activity is regulated by and authorized under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal (12) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. 2721 et seq. … Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Driver's Privacy Protection Act data Archived excerpt — the text we read …eport, but only to the extent that the activity is regulated by and authorized under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal (12) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. 2721 et seq. (13) Personal data regulated by the Family Educa… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
FERPA-regulated data Archived excerpt — the text we read …tection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. 2721 et seq. (13) Personal data regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g. (14) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the Farm Credit Act of 1971, 12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq. (15) Data processed or maintained in the course of an individual applying to, be… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Farm Credit Act data Archived excerpt — the text we read … (13) Personal data regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g. (14) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the Farm Credit Act of 1971, 12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq. (15) Data processed or maintained in the course of an individual applying to, being employed by, or acting as an agent or independent contractor of a controller, processor, or third party, to the extent that… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Employment-related data Archived excerpt — the text we read …ted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g. (14) Personal data collected, processed, sold, or disclosed in compliance with the Farm Credit Act of 1971, 12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq. (15) Data processed or maintained in the course of an individual applying to, being employed by, or acting as an agent or independent contractor of a controller, processor, or third party, to the extent that the data is collected and used within the context of that role. (16) Data processed or maintained as the emergency contact information of an individual under this Chapter that is used for emergency contact purposes. (17) Data that is processed or maintained and is… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Emergency contact information Archived excerpt — the text we read …ying to, being employed by, or acting as an agent or independent contractor of a controller, processor, or third party, to the extent that the data is collected and used within the context of that role. (16) Data processed or maintained as the emergency contact information of an individual under this Chapter that is used for emergency contact purposes. (17) Data that is processed or maintained and is necessary to retain to administer benefits for another individual that relates to an individual described by R.S. 51:1780.1(15) and used for the purposes o… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Benefits administration data Archived excerpt — the text we read … and used within the context of that role. (16) Data processed or maintained as the emergency contact information of an individual under this Chapter that is used for emergency contact purposes. (17) Data that is processed or maintained and is necessary to retain to administer benefits for another individual that relates to an individual described by R.S. 51:1780.1(15) and used for the purposes of administering those benefits. D. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the processing of personal data by a person in the course of a purely personal or household activity. E. A controller or processor that complies w… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Purely personal or household activity Archived excerpt — the text we read …ed and is necessary to retain to administer benefits for another individual that relates to an individual described by R.S. 51:1780.1(15) and used for the purposes of administering those benefits. D. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the processing of personal data by a person in the course of a purely personal or household activity. E. A controller or processor that complies with the verifiable parental consent requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, 15 U.S.C. 6501 et seq., and its rules, regulations, an… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Evidentiary privilege (compliance would violate a Louisiana evidentiary privilege) Archived excerpt — the text we read …ise compatible with processing data in furtherance of the provisions of a product or service specifically requested by a consumer or the performance of a contract to which the consumer is a party. J. The obligations imposed on controllers or processors pursuant to this Chapter shall not apply where compliance by the controller or processor with said Sections would violate an evidentiary privilege pursuant to the laws of this state. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent a controller or processor from providing personal data concerning a consumer to a person covered by an evidentiary privilege pursuant to the laws of the s… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Privileged communications to a person covered by an evidentiary privilege Archived excerpt — the text we read …rollers or processors pursuant to this Chapter shall not apply where compliance by the controller or processor with said Sections would violate an evidentiary privilege pursuant to the laws of this state. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent a controller or processor from providing personal data concerning a consumer to a person covered by an evidentiary privilege pursuant to the laws of the state as part of a privileged communication. K. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to impose any obligation on a controller or processor that adversely affects the rights or freedoms of any person, including but not limited to the rights of any… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Rights and freedoms of others, including free speech and press Archived excerpt — the text we read …e state as part of a privileged communication. K. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to impose any obligation on a controller or processor that adversely affects the rights or freedoms of any person, including but not limited to the rights of any person to freedom of speech or freedom of the press guaranteed in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. L.(1) Personal data processed by a controller pursuant to this Section may be processed to the extent that such processing is both of the following: (a) Reasonably necessary and proportionate to the pur… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source
Trade secrets Data-level Controller need not reveal a trade secret when responding to consumer rights requests; limited to R.S. 51:1780.3. Archived excerpt — the text we read …s of: (i) Targeted advertising. (ii) The sale of personal data. (iii) Profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning the consumer. (3) Nothing in this Section shall require the controller to reveal a trade secret. B.(1) Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, a controller shall comply with a request submitted by a consumer to exercise the consumer's rights pursuant to Paragraph (A)(1) of this Section. (… Archived from source — captured 2026-08-03 · snapshot c0d18d80 Verify at the source

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