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title: "Louisiana privacy law: enforcement"
canonical: "https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/enforcement"
source: "https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202"
text_as_of: "2026-10-28"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-29"
language: "en-US"
publisher: "DPO School"
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Louisiana Data Privacy Act

# Louisiana privacy law: enforcement

Law as of October 28, 2026 · [Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review)

## Summary (not the statute text)

The Attorney General enforces the Act. A violation is an unfair and deceptive trade practice under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, but private actions under that law are excluded. Under that law a court may impose civil penalties, up to $5,000 per violation where it finds intent to defraud, with an additional penalty where victims are elderly or disabled. From 1 January to 31 July 2027 only, the Attorney General must give 30 days' notice and allow a cure before investigating.

## Key points

1. The Attorney General enforces the Act and must post guidance on its website.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1780.5(A), (B)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

2. Violations are unfair and deceptive trade practices under R.S. 51:1401 et seq.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1780.5(C)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

3. Private rights of action under R.S. 51:1409 and 1409.1 are excluded.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1780.5(C)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

4. Civil penalty up to $5,000 per violation where the court finds intent to defraud.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1407(B)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

5. Additional civil penalty where the practice targets elderly persons or persons with disabilities.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1407(C)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

6. Temporary 30-day notice and cure, 1 January 2027 to 31 July 2027.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1780.5(D)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

7. Money recovered must be used for consumer protection and education.

   Section: [La. R.S. 51:1780.5(C)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

## Sources

- [Act No. 502 of 2026 (SB 386), signed act text](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)
- [La. R.S. 51:1407 (Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, restraining prohibited acts and civil penalties)](https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=104031)

[Compare enforcement across all states](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/topic/enforcement)

## Related GDPR articles

Related, not equivalent: the GDPR and the state laws differ in scope, terms and exceptions.

- [Article 83: General conditions for imposing administrative fines](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/83) (enforcement)

## Status

Law as of October 28, 2026.

[Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/about#review). Prepared from the official sources listed.

[Official text of the Louisiana statute](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480202)

Reference material, not legal advice.

## Other topics for Louisiana

- [Applicability](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/applicability)
- [Consumer rights](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/consumer-rights)
- [Sensitive data](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/sensitive-data)
- [Controller duties](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/controller-duties)
- [Processors](https://dposchool.com/state-privacy-laws/state/louisiana/processors)

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