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Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

United States Β· Law Β· Virginia General Assembly

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This law establishes requirements for businesses handling residents' personal information. It applies to companies with significant data collection activities or revenue from data sales operating in or serving Virginia. The act defines key terms including personal data, sensitive data, and profiling, and creates obligations around consent, data sales, and consumer rights regarding their information.

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