Louisiana § RS 51:3184 - Requirements for the storage of genetic information
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:3184 — Requirements for the storage of genetic information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:3184. Requirements for the storage of genetic information
A. A medical facility, human genomic research facility, or company shall restrict the storage of human genetic sequencing data to geographic locations outside of a foreign adversary country. Remote access to data storage, other than open data, from a foreign adversary country is prohibited.
B. A medical facility, human genomic research facility, or company storing human genetic sequencing data, including through contracts with third-party data storage companies, shall ensure the security of human genetic sequencing data by using reasonable encryption methods, restrictions on access, and other cybersecurity best practices.
Acts 2025, No. 244, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:3184
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:3184 cover?
Section RS 51:3184 ("Requirements for the storage of genetic information") 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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