James P. Steyer
Virginia is poised to become the second state in the nation to pass a broad consumer privacy bill. Virginiaâs Consumer Data Protection Act has passed through the General Assembly and the governor is expected to sign it any day. The billâs patron insists the law will give individuals control over their digital data, restoring trust in technologies and data-driven companies that have been irresponsible with peopleâs privacy.
Itâs a noble aim, but efforts to regulate how companies collect and use data is notoriously complicated. Common Sense was on the frontlines in California, working to pass its landmark privacy law in 2018 and a ballot initiative last November that strengthened that law. We have seen firsthand how tech companies fight tooth and nail to defeat anything that would change their business practices and then find ways to sneak around and slip away from following the law once anything is passed.
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“I have made it a top priority during my time as attorney general to hold those responsible for creating, prolonging, and profiting off the opioid crisis accountable,” Herring said. “This crisis has turned lives upside-down and devastated families and communities in every corner of our Commonwealth.
“This authority will ensure that, should I be successful in taking on these companies, a majority of the funds go towards addressing the crisis, expanding treatment and recovery, and saving Virginians. I want to thank Majority Leader Herring, Senator Barker, and the many advocates who worked with us to strengthen and pass this important legislation.”
Henrico man receives 5-year sentence for solicitation of minors, child pornography David Williams, 23, of Henrico. (Source: Virginia Office of the Attorney General) By Hannah Eason | February 26, 2021 at 10:51 AM EST - Updated February 26 at 10:51 AM
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - A Henrico man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to several counts of soliciting a minor and possessing child pornography.
David Williams, 23, of Henrico, entered guilty pleas to five counts of using a communication system to solicit a minor and five counts of possession of child pornography.
Upon his release, Williams will be placed on supervised probation and required to register as a sex offender anywhere he lives or works.