FAQs: Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act | Williams Mullen
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Consumer Data Protection Act (the “Act”) on March 2, 2021. The following are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Act and its impact on organizations doing business in Virginia. When Does the Act Take Effect? The Act takes effect on January 1, 2023. Who is Protected by the Act? The Act protects residents of Virginia when they are acting as consumers (in an individual or household context). It does not apply when they are acting as employees. What Information Does the Act...