Louisiana data privacy rights and data broker removal (2026)
| Comprehensive privacy law? | No comprehensive law |
|---|---|
| In effect since | January 1, 2027 (NOT in effect during 2026; has_comprehensive_privacy_law=false reflects 2026 status). AG enforcement, no private right of action; California-style thresholds ($25M revenue / 75,000 consumers / 50% revenue from sale). The 2024 'Louisiana Consumer Privacy Act' (HB 947) died in committee — do not conflate. |
| Your core rights | access/know, correct, delete, data portability +3 more |
| Honors Global Privacy Control? | Not required |
| Data-broker registry? | No |
| Enforced by | Louisiana Attorney General (exclusive), via the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law |
Your privacy rights in Louisiana
- access/know
- correct
- delete
- data portability
- opt out of sale
- opt out of targeted advertising
- opt out of profiling
How to exercise your rights
Until Jan 1, 2027 there are no comprehensive rights. In the interim, residents can submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered and other-state-registered data brokers, enable the Global Privacy Control, and rely on breach-notification and minors' online-safety statutes. From Jan 1, 2027, residents may submit access/delete/correct/opt-out requests directly to covered businesses.
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Sensitive information
(Effective 2027) Sensitive-data consent requirements, data minimization, and purpose limitation.
Special protections
Louisiana enacted address-protection provisions for certain officials (a Daniel's-Law-style protection) — VERIFY exact citation before relying on it. Children's online-safety framework: Act 656/HB 577 (targeted-ad/sensitive-data-sale ban for minors, effective July 1, 2025) and Act 236 (platform duty of care for minors under 16). Breach notification: Database Security Breach Notification Law (La. R.S. 51:3071–3077). Address Confidentiality Program for DV survivors.
Biometric privacy
No standalone biometric statute with a private right of action.
How to file a complaint
Louisiana Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section — https://www.ag.state.la.us/
Recent updates (2025–2026)
The Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) was signed in the 2026 Regular Session, effective Jan 1, 2027 — Louisiana becomes a comprehensive-law state in 2027. Children's online-safety laws (Act 656 and Act 236) took effect July 1, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana have a data privacy law?
Louisiana has no comprehensive consumer privacy law, but federal rules and data-broker opt-out paths still apply.
How do I remove my information from data brokers in Louisiana?
Until Jan 1, 2027 there are no comprehensive rights. In the interim, residents can submit opt-out/deletion requests to CCPA-covered and other-state-registered data brokers, enable the Global Privacy Control, and rely on breach-notification and minors' online-safety statutes. From Jan 1, 2027, residents may submit access/delete/correct/opt-out requests directly to covered businesses.
Can I sue for privacy violations in Louisiana?
Louisiana Attorney General (exclusive), via the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. No private right of action. Civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation; a 30-day cure period sunsetting July 31, 2027.
Does Louisiana have a data broker registry?
No. Louisiana does not have a dedicated data-broker registry, but you can still opt out of brokers directly.
Sources
- https://www.recordinglaw.com/us-laws/data-privacy-laws/louisiana-data-privacy-laws/
- https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=2026RS&b=SB386
- https://iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker
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