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When the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) became law, it was only a matter of time before other states adopt their own statutes intended to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for residents. The Virginia legislature has passed such a measure.
On February 3, 2021, the Virginia Senate unanimously passed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA),
SB1392. The state’s House of Delegates had passed the companion bill (
HB 2307) in January. Now, legislators are working to reconcile the bills in order to send a measure to the governor’s desk before the end of February, when the legislative session concludes.
Virginia is one of the latest states to take a stab at its own consumer data protection legislation. The bill is similar to legislation in the state of Washington, and would take effect in 2023 if signed into law.
Whether it is the pending Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act, or a similar framework, there are several features that should be considered when examining the effects of privacy laws on an organization.
On November 3, 2020 California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) by a healthy margin. As we discussed last year, the CPRA addresses several perceived loopholes.
Virginia may be the first state to follow California’s lead on consumer privacy legislation, but it certainly will not be the last. The International Association of Privacy.