Thousands more in Louisiana might get to sue over online personal info under broader protections law

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 816

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Thousands of people in Louisiana could earn the right to sue others over social media and website posts containing their personal information.

The Louisiana Legislature is quickly moving two bills that would allow police officers, administrative law judges, victims of sex crimes and members of their respective households to pursue criminal charges and lawsuits if personal information is shared about them online without their consent.

The protected individuals could demand the removal …

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