Louisiana § RS 15:589 - Duty to maintain security
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:589 — Duty to maintain security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:589. Duty to maintain security
The bureau shall adopt rules and regulations which shall establish necessary control over any data processing or telecommunication system, facilities and personnel recruitment and such processing or communication related assignment policies of the department as become necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable security standards at the state and national level for storage and transmission of criminal history record information. To the maximum extent feasible, the bureau shall regulate through the design, implementation, and operation of the criminal justice information system the privacy and security of information contained herein.
Acts 1981, No. 449, §1, eff. July 1, 1981.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:589
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:589 cover?
Section RS 15:589 ("Duty to maintain security") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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