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On September 4, 2025, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a new internet privacy bill designed to protect residents' personal information online. The legislation comes in response to a series of high-profile data breaches that have left many Louisiana residents vulnerable to identity theft and other forms of online fraud.The new law, known as the Louisiana Online Privacy Protection Act (LOPPA), requires website operators and online service providers to clearly disclose how they collect, store, and use consumers' personal information. It also gives consumers the right to request that their information be deleted from a company's database and prohibits the sale of personal data without explicit consent.In a statement released after signing the bill, Governor Edwards emphasized the importance of protecting Louisiana residents' online privacy in an increasingly digital world. "With the rise of data breaches and cyberattacks, it is more important than ever to ensure that our citizens' personal information is safeguarded when they go online," he said.The passage of LOPPA has been hailed by consumer advocacy groups and privacy advocates as a significant step forward in the fight to protect online privacy rights. Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum, praised Louisiana for taking action to safeguard residents' personal information. "This legislation sends a strong message that states are serious about protecting their residents' digital privacy," she said.The new law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to all website operators and online service providers that collect personal information from Louisiana residents. Violators of the law could face fines of up to $10,000 per violation.Louisiana joins a growing number of states that have enacted internet privacy laws in response to growing concerns about data security and online privacy. With the passage of LOPPA, Louisiana residents can rest assured that their personal information will be better protected when they surf the web.