VCDPA § 59.1-584

Enforcement; civil penalty; expenses

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

What it requires

Vests exclusive enforcement authority in the Virginia Attorney General and denies a private right of action for consumers. Requires a 30-day notice and cure period before initiating actions, and allows civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation and recovery of reasonable investigative expenses.

Statute text

The Attorney General shall have exclusive authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. [...] Prior to initiating any action under this chapter, the Attorney General shall provide a controller or processor 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of this chapter the Attorney General alleges have been or are being violated.

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, § 59.1-584Read the full section from Virginia Office of the Attorney General

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