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Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
The Virginia CDPA grants consumers cybersecurity privacy rights including access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of targeted advertising and data sales. Effective January 2023, it was the second major state privacy law after CCPA. Virginia's law focuses on controller/processor relationships and requires data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities.
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Key Requirements
Va. Code § 59.1-578(A)
Consumers have the right to confirm processing, access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data
Va. Code § 59.1-580(A)
Controllers must conduct data protection assessments for processing that presents a heightened risk of harm to consumers
Va. Code § 59.1-575(A)
Controllers must implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical data security practices
How Does Virginia CDPA Affect Cybersecurity Careers?
GRC analysts at companies operating in Virginia add CDPA to their compliance matrices alongside CCPA and GDPR. Privacy engineers must implement data protection assessment processes. Cybersecurity professionals increasingly manage multi-state privacy compliance programs.
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Read the full text of Virginia CDPA at the official source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title59.1/chapter53/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia CDPA in cybersecurity?
The Virginia CDPA grants consumers cybersecurity privacy rights including access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of targeted advertising and data sales. Effective January 2023, it was the second major state privacy law after CCPA. Virginia's law focuses on controller/processor relationships and requires data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities.
How does Virginia CDPA affect cybersecurity careers?
GRC analysts at companies operating in Virginia add CDPA to their compliance matrices alongside CCPA and GDPR. Privacy engineers must implement data protection assessment processes. Cybersecurity professionals increasingly manage multi-state privacy compliance programs.
What are the penalties for Virginia CDPA non-compliance?
Up to $7,500 per violation after 30-day cure period
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This page provides general educational information about cybersecurity laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice, legal interpretation, or a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently. Always consult a qualified attorney and verify current requirements directly from official government sources before making compliance decisions. DecipherU is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.
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