by Hunton.com
Louisiana recently enacted Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (“LDPA”), becoming the 22nd U.S. state to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The LDPA follows the now-familiar controller/processor and consumer-rights framework seen in many state comprehensive data privacy laws, with certain distinctions.
by Phoebe Hebson, David Saunders, McDermott Will & Schulte - JD Supra
On May 21, 2026, the Louisiana State Senate passed Senate Bill 386, which if signed by Louisiana’s governor, will become the Louisiana Data Privacy Act (the LDPA) and come into effect January 1, 2027. The LDPA, although the latest entrant in the ongoing waltz of state privacy laws, thankfully does not introduce any novel privacy compliance obligations. The LDPA is, however, an interesting mix of California- and Connecticut-style laws. Companies doing business in Louisiana should assess the applicability of the LDPA and, if necessary, prepare for LDPA compliance before the end of this year.
Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/privacy-in-the-bayou-louisiana-to-debut-4973644/
by Pamela Q. Devata and Jennifer L. Mora - Seyfarth
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 16, 2021, Louisiana joined the growing list of states and localities with so-called “Fair Chance” laws by enacting its own law restricting an employer’s consideration of criminal history in hiring decisions. With an effective date of August 1, 2021, Louisiana employers should consider an immediate review of their criminal history screening policies to ensure compliance with the new law.
Read more: https://www.seyfarth.com/news-insights/louisiana-employers-now-subject-to-fair-chance-law.html
