VCDPA § 59.1-577

Personal data rights; consumers

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Source
Statute
In force from
January 1, 2023
Last reviewed
September 2026
Framework
VCDPA

What it requires

Grants Virginia consumers key rights, including confirming processing and accessing data, correcting inaccuracies, deleting personal data, obtaining a portable copy of data, and opting out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling.

Statute text

A consumer may invoke the consumer rights authorized pursuant to this subsection at any time by submitting a request to a controller specifying the consumer rights the consumer wishes to invoke. [...] A controller shall comply with an authenticated consumer request to exercise the right: [...] 5. To opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of (i) targeted advertising, (ii) the sale of personal data, or (iii) profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning the consumer.

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, § 59.1-577Read the full section from Virginia Office of the Attorney General

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