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United States of America: Louisiana Legislature adopted Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) including cybersecurity regulation

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Louisiana Legislature adopted Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) including cybersecurity regulation

On 20 May 2026, the Louisiana Legislature adopted the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) when the Senate concurred in the House amendments, completing passage of the final text (R.S. 51:1780.1 to 1780.5). The Act will require controllers to establi…

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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2026-02-27
under deliberation

On 27 February 2026, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) was prefiled in the Louisiana Senate …

2026-05-20
adopted

On 20 May 2026, the Louisiana Legislature adopted the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (SB 386) when the …

2026-05-29
adopted

On 29 May 2026, the Governor of Louisiana signed Senate Bill No. 386 (SB 386) into law as Act No. 5…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (Act No. 502) enters into force as Chapter 20-B o…