VIRGINIA ENACTS CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY LAW

On March 2, 2021, the Virginia Governor signed the Consumer Data Protection Act, making Virginia the second state to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Act passed during Virginia’s Special Legislative Session after both the House and Senate agreed to an amendment that creates a working group to review the provisions of the Act and issues related to its implementation. The working group is tasked with submitting findings, best practices and recommendations regarding the implementation of the Act no later than November 1, 2021. Read More