Virginia Privacy Compliance Checklist

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act — Step-by-step guide to compliance

Compliance Steps

Effective: January 1, 2023 | Cure period: 30 days

1
Determine whether your organization meets the VCDPA applicability thresholds based on Virginia consumer data processing
2
Update privacy notices to include required disclosures about data categories, processing purposes, and consumer rights
3
Implement processes to respond to consumer rights requests within the 45-day response period
4
Obtain opt-in consent before processing sensitive personal data
5
Conduct data protection assessments for targeted advertising, profiling, and sale of personal data activities
6
Establish an appeals process for denied consumer requests and provide the AG contact for complaints

Key Enforcement Details

Enforced By

Virginia Attorney General

Penalty / Violation

$7,500

Cure Period

30 days

Private Right of Action

Disclaimer: PrivacyLawMap provides general information about US state privacy laws for educational purposes only. This is NOT legal advice. Privacy laws are complex and frequently amended. Consult with a qualified privacy attorney for advice specific to your business. PrivacyLawMap makes no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of this information.