State Breach Law

Louisiana Data Breach Notification Law

La. Rev. Stat. §§ 51:3071 to 51:3077 • Effective 2006-01-01

Louisiana gives you 60 days to notify affected residents. Also notify the AG.

Notification deadline: 60 days

Enforcement: Louisiana Attorney General

Overview

Louisiana requires notification within 60 days of discovering a breach affecting personal information.

Who Must Be Notified

  • Affected Louisiana residents
  • Louisiana Attorney General

Covered Data Types

Social Security number, Driver's license number, Financial account numbers, Biometric data, Passport number

Notification Requirements

  • Written notice
  • Must include toll-free numbers

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Exemptions

  • Encrypted data
  • Good faith acquisition

Penalties

Up to $5,000 per violation

If You Experience a Breach

  1. 1.

    Notify AG and residents within 60 days

Official Source

https://www.ag.state.la.us/

Other State Breach Laws

New York, Texas, Florida

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