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urn: urn:us-la:rs:51:3184
citation: "R.S. 51:3184"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 51 › Chapter 59-B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2025, number: 244, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# 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.