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Can I collect location information from participants in Louisiana? What are the requirements?
Collecting Location Information in Louisiana
Louisiana does not have any specific laws or regulations that prohibit the collection of location information from participants [1.1]. However, it is recommended that you follow best practices for data privacy and security. You should inform participants about the purpose of collecting their location information, obtain their consent, and ensure that their information is kept secure and confidential.
If the location information you collect contains sensitive security information or critical infrastructure information, you may be exempt from disclosing it under Louisiana law [3.1]. Furthermore, if the location information contains proprietary or trade secret information, you may not be required to disclose it under Louisiana law [3.2].
Louisiana Geographic Information Center and Council
The Louisiana Geographic Information Center (LAGIC) and the Louisiana Geographic Information Systems Council (LGISC) are responsible for guiding the development of geographic information systems, spatially enabled data, and geographically related information technology for the state of Louisiana [1.2][1.3]. The LGISC advises the chief information officer on the activities and duties of LAGIC and provides oversight to LAGIC [1.3]. LAGIC provides various GIS services to the state at the direction of the chief information officer, which may include collecting, maintaining, and distributing existing spatial or related non-spatial data by a statewide geo-spatial portal [1.2].
Other Relevant Louisiana Laws
- Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information [2.1]
- Receipt of donations and grants [1.4]
- Limited access to domiciliary address information for judges [3.3]
- Volunteer Worker I.D.― Application/Requirements [4.1]
Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific requirements for collecting location information from participants in Louisiana. However, it is recommended that you follow best practices for data privacy and security. If the location information you collect contains sensitive security information, critical infrastructure information, proprietary, or trade secret information, you may be exempt from disclosing it under Louisiana law.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Louisiana Geographic Information Systems Council; creation; membership; quorum; domicile
- [1.2] Duties of the Louisiana Geographic Information Center
- [1.3] Duties of the Louisiana Geographic Information Systems Council
- [2.1] Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- [3.1] Department of Transportation and Development; Sabine River Authority; exception for certain sensitive security information or critical infrastructure information
- [3.2] Proprietary and trade secret information
- [1.4] Receipt of donations and grants
- [3.3] Limited access to domiciliary address information for judges
- [4.1] Volunteer Worker I.D.― Application/Requirements
Jurisdiction
Louisiana