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Louisiana Data Privacy Act

Louisiana privacy law: consumer rights

Law as of October 28, 2026 Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026

Summary (not the statute text)

Consumers may confirm processing and access their data, correct it, delete it, obtain a portable copy of data they provided (if held digitally), and opt out of targeted advertising, sale and profiling for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects. Controllers must respond within 45 days, extendable once by 45 days, and answer appeals in writing within 60 days. Responses are free up to twice a year and controllers must offer at least two request methods. An authorized agent, including a browser setting or global device setting, may opt out on the consumer's behalf, subject to conditions.

Key points

  1. Rights to confirm and access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of data previously provided, if held digitally.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(A)(2)(a) to (d)

  2. Opt out of targeted advertising, sale, and profiling in furtherance of decisions with legal or similarly significant effects.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(A)(2)(e)

  3. Response within 45 days, extendable once by 45 days with notice and reasons.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(B)(2)

  4. Free up to twice a year per consumer; fee or refusal for manifestly unfounded, excessive or repetitive requests.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(B)(4)

  5. Appeal process required; written answer within 60 days; on denial, the controller must give the Attorney General's online complaint mechanism.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(C)

  6. At least two secure request methods; no new account may be required; online-only controllers may offer just an email address.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(E)(1) to (4)

  7. Contract terms that waive or limit consumer rights are void.

    Section: La. R.S. 51:1780.3(D)

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Law as of October 28, 2026.

Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026. Prepared from the official sources listed.

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