Can I sell personal information without obtaining consent in Louisiana? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is generally illegal to sell personal information without obtaining consent in Louisiana. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections prohibits the disclosure of personal information contained in its records, except as provided in Subchapter B ^[1.2]. The Louisiana Administrative Code limits the disclosure and use of nonpublic personal financial information obtained by licensees, including restrictions on the disclosure of such information to nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law or under certain exceptions ^[2.1][2.2].

Exceptions to the notice and opt-out requirements for disclosure of nonpublic personal financial information include, but are not limited to, disclosures made with the consent or at the direction of the consumer, disclosures made to protect the confidentiality or security of a licensee’s records pertaining to the consumer, disclosures made to comply with federal, state or local laws, rules and other applicable legal requirements, and disclosures made for purposes related to the replacement of a group benefit plan, a group health plan, a group welfare plan ^[2.1][2.2].

Therefore, it is important to obtain consent and comply with applicable laws and regulations before selling personal information in Louisiana.

Please note that this response is based on the documents provided and may not be exhaustive.

Source(s):

• [1.2] Prohibition on Disclosure and Use of Personal Information from Department Records
• [2.1] Other Exceptions to Notice and Opt Out Requirements for Disclosure of Nonpublic Personal Financial Information
• [2.2] Exceptions to Notice and Opt Out Requirements for Disclosure of Nonpublic Personal Financial Information for Processing and Servicing Transactions

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

• Privacy