VIRGINIA IS ON THE VERGE OF ENACTING CONSUMER PRIVACY LEGISLATION

Virginia is on the verge of enacting consumer privacy legislation substantially similar to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) as both the House of Representatives and Senate have passed companion bills. On January 29, 2021, the House passed HB 2307 and on February 3, 2021, the Senate passed SB 1392, each titled the Consumer Data Protection Act. Each bill has been continued to be considered during the first special legislative session that begins on February 10, 2021…Read More