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Update: The VCDPA was signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam without amendment on March 2, 2021. The VCDPA will become operative on January 1, 2023, and businesses should remain mindful of pending legislation in states like Washington, New York, Illinois and Massachusetts.
Virginia is set to become the second U.S. state to pass comprehensive data privacy legislation. Senate Bill 1392, called the Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA” or the “Act”), passed the Virginia Senate by a vote of 39-0 on February 5, 2021, and the Virginia House of Delegates approved a companion bill (House Bill 2307) by a vote of 89-9 on January 29, 2021. The bills now await reconciliation, thought by some to be a mere formality. If passed, the law will establish a framework for controlling and processing personal data in the Commonwealth that parallels California legislation like the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the
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On March 2, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA or law) into law. This makes Virginia the second state, behind California, to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.
Like the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the CDPA creates a number of privacy obligations for businesses and gives Virginia consumers more control over their personal data. The CDPA takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023, but companies should begin evaluating their obligations to ensure they have sufficient time to comply. Below is a breakdown of key provisions within the CDPA.
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8 Mar, 2021 Author Casey Egan
First came California with its sweeping data privacy law. Then Virginia followed suit. Now, the only question is which state might be next.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a sweeping piece of consumer data protection legislation into law this month, making Virginia the second state to pass a comprehensive data privacy law, according to privacy experts. The law, known as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, gives consumers the ability to access, correct, delete and obtain a copy of personal data. It also enables consumers to opt out of having their personal data processed for targeted advertising purposes.