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Can I avoid tracking unique users or website visitors in Louisiana? What are the requirements?

Avoiding Tracking Unique Users or Website Visitors in Louisiana

Louisiana law does not have specific requirements for avoiding tracking unique users or website visitors. However, if you are collecting data from users or website visitors, you should inform them of the data you are collecting and how you plan to use it. You should also obtain their consent before collecting any personal information. Additionally, you should comply with any applicable federal laws, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are collecting data from children or EU citizens, respectively.

If you are using tracking devices for criminal investigations, you must obtain an ex parte order from a court authorizing the use of the device [1.1][1.2][1.3]. The order must specify the telephone number or other unique subscriber account number identifying the wire or electronic communications service account used by the device to which the cellular tracking device is to be attached or used, the physical location of the device, the type of device, and all categories of metadata, data, or information to be collected by the cellular tracking device from the targeted device including but not limited to geolocation information [1.1].

If you are a law enforcement agency, you must record and retain certain information relating to traffic stops, including the number of persons stopped for traffic violations, characteristics of race, gender, age, and state of residence of such persons, the nature of the alleged traffic violation that resulted in the stop, and whether a warrant or citation was issued, an arrest made, or a search conducted as a result of the stop [4.1].

In summary, while Louisiana law does not have specific requirements for avoiding tracking unique users or website visitors, you should inform users of the data you are collecting and obtain their consent before collecting any personal information. If you are using tracking devices for criminal investigations, you must obtain an ex parte order from a court authorizing the use of the device. If you are a law enforcement agency, you must record and retain certain information relating to traffic stops.

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