Senate Bill No. 233, introduced by Senator Mizell, establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact (LSDEC) to create a unified legal and technical framework for secure and privacy-compliant data sharing among state agencies. The bill authorizes the office of technology services to facilitate this compact, which will outline the rights and obligations of participating agencies regarding the handling of confidential information. It includes definitions for key terms such as "agency," "data exchange," and "Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact," ensuring clarity in the implementation of the law.

The bill mandates that the office of technology services will serve as the administrator of the LSDEC and will form a committee of participating agencies to provide input on its development and review it biannually to align with changes in laws and data security practices. Participation in the compact is voluntary, allowing agencies to opt out or amend their involvement as needed. Additionally, the compact will require receiving agencies to implement safeguards to protect the confidentiality and integrity of shared data. The provisions of the bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.