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Trade and Commerce > LOUISIANA CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT
Short Summary
The Louisiana Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act provides a framework for the permissive sharing of cybersecurity information under Louisiana law. The Act aims to facilitate the sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measure information while ensuring compliance with the federal Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The Act defines the terms ‘cyber threat indicator’ and ‘defensive measure information’ in accordance with the federal law. When sharing such information, individuals and entities are entitled to the legal protections and privileges provided by the federal Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 and Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:2106. Importantly, sharing cyber threat indicators or defensive measure information does not waive any applicable privilege or protection provided by the Louisiana Code of Evidence. The Act identifies specific entities authorized to receive cyber threat indicators and defensive measure information through electronic mail transmission, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. When conveying such information via email, the subject line should indicate whether it is a ‘Cyber Threat Indicator’ or ‘Cyber Defensive Measure.’ The Act also clarifies that compliance with the Database Security Breach Notification Law is still required, and state entities receiving cybersecurity information under this Act are not subject to the reporting requirements of the federal Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The Department of Corrections, office of state police, is authorized to adopt rules necessary for implementing the provisions of this Act, provided they do not conflict with the federal law.
Whom does it apply to?
Natural or juridical persons, public or private entities
What does it govern?
Permissive sharing of cybersecurity information under Louisiana law
What are exemptions?
Sharing a cyber threat indicator or defensive measure information shall not constitute a waiver of any applicable privilege or protection provided pursuant to the Louisiana Code of Evidence.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Louisiana