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Virginia CDPA

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United States - Virginia
vVa. Code 59.1-575 to 59.1-585 as in force 25 September 2026 (2021, amended 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026)
7 domains
34 controls

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (Va. Code 59.1-575 et seq., in force 1 January 2023) as amended to September 2026: consumer rights, controller and processor duties, sensitive data consent, known child protections (2025), social media limits for users under 16 (2026, enjoined), a ban on selling precise geolocation data (1 July 2026), data protection assessments and Attorney General enforcement with a permanent 30-day cure period. 34 leaves read against the current Code text.

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Virginia CDPA is a compliance framework from United States - Virginia with 7 domains and 34 controls that map to 125 other frameworks. The largest domains are Controller duties and transparency (59.1-578) – Virginia CDPA (10 controls), Consumer rights and requests (59.1-577) – Virginia CDPA (8 controls), Data protection assessments (59.1-580) – Virginia CDPA (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (7)

Consumer rights and requests (59.1-577) – Virginia CDPA

8 controls
Controls in the Consumer rights and requests (59.1-577) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 8 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 ASubmitting a rights request, including for a known child
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 A 1Right to confirm processing and access
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 A 2Right to correct
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 A 3Right to delete
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 A 4Right to data portability
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 A 5Right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale and profiling
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 BResponding to requests
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577 CAppeals

Controller duties and transparency (59.1-578) – Virginia CDPA

10 controls
Controls in the Controller duties and transparency (59.1-578) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 10 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 1Data minimisation
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 2Purpose limitation
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 3Reasonable data security
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 4Non-discrimination
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 5Consent for sensitive data
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 A 6Ban on selling precise geolocation data
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 CPrivacy notice
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 DDisclosure of sale and targeted advertising
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 ESecure means to submit requests
virginia-cdpa::59.1-578 FPersonal data of known children under 13

Controllers and processors (59.1-579) – Virginia CDPA

3 controls
Controls in the Controllers and processors (59.1-579) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 3 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-579 AProcessor duties to assist the controller
virginia-cdpa::59.1-579 BMandatory controller and processor contract terms
virginia-cdpa::59.1-579 DDetermining controller or processor role

Data protection assessments (59.1-580) – Virginia CDPA

4 controls
Controls in the Data protection assessments (59.1-580) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 4 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-580 AWhen a data protection assessment is required
virginia-cdpa::59.1-580 BAssessments for services directed at known children
virginia-cdpa::59.1-580 CContent of assessments
virginia-cdpa::59.1-580 DAttorney General access and confidentiality

De-identified and pseudonymous data, limitations and enforcement (59.1-581 to 59.1-584) – Virginia CDPA

4 controls
Controls in the De-identified and pseudonymous data, limitations and enforcement (59.1-581 to 59.1-584) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 4 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-581 ADuties for de-identified data
virginia-cdpa::59.1-581 CRequests the controller cannot link, and pseudonymous data
virginia-cdpa::59.1-582General limitations and exemptions
virginia-cdpa::59.1-584Attorney General enforcement, cure and penalties

Scope and exemptions (59.1-576) – Virginia CDPA

3 controls
Controls in the Scope and exemptions (59.1-576) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 3 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-576 AApplicability thresholds
virginia-cdpa::59.1-576 BEntity-level exemptions
virginia-cdpa::59.1-576 CData-level exemptions

Social media platforms and minors (59.1-577.1) – Virginia CDPA

2 controls
Controls in the Social media platforms and minors (59.1-577.1) – Virginia CDPA domain of Virginia CDPA: 2 controls
CodeTitle
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577.1 BAge screening and one hour daily limit for users under 16
virginia-cdpa::59.1-577.1 CUse of age data, device signals and no degradation

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Virginia CDPA, you already cover:

Utah Consumer Privacy Act

28%

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CCPA/CPRA

25%

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6%

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Maps to 125 other frameworks

69 total controls
Utah Consumer Privacy Act
19 source controls mapped|22 target controls covered
28%
CCPA/CPRA
17 source controls mapped|22 target controls covered
25%
South Korea ISMS-P
4 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
6%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
4 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
6%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|23 target controls covered
6%
Bahrain PDPL
4 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
6%
GDPR
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-190
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
3 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
4%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
4%
APPI
3 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
Albania Law No. 124/2024 on Personal Data Protection
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
4%
UK Open Banking Standard
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 27799:2025
2 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22000:2018
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
3%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
2 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
3%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
SOC 2
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PCI PIN Security
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PCI P2PE
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
PCI SSF
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
RICS Rules of Conduct and Global Professional Standards
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
SASB Standards
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Azure Security Benchmark
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
1%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
1%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
1%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
1%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
1 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
1%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
1%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
1%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
South Korea Korea Internet Self-Governance Organisation (KISO) Code of Ethics
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22320:2018
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 45001:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
US Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) - Higher Education Safeguards Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 14001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Section 508 - ICT Accessibility (Revised)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NSA Guidance for Transition to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29115:2013 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 23837:2023
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
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What is Virginia CDPA and who does it apply to?

Virginia CDPA is a compliance framework from United States - Virginia with 7 domains and 34 controls. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (Va. Code 59.1-575 et seq., in force 1 January 2023) as amended to September 2026: consumer rights, controller and processor duties, sensitive data consent, known child protections (2025), social media limits for users under 16 (2026, enjoined), a ban on selling precise geolocation data (1 July 2026), data protection assessments and Attorney General enforcement with a permanent 30-day cure period. 34 leaves read against the current Code text. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Virginia CDPA actually require?

Virginia CDPA has 34 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Controller duties and transparency (59.1-578) – Virginia CDPA (10 controls), Consumer rights and requests (59.1-577) – Virginia CDPA (8 controls), Data protection assessments (59.1-580) – Virginia CDPA (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Virginia CDPA do I already cover?

Virginia CDPA maps to 125 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Utah Consumer Privacy Act (28% coverage), CCPA/CPRA (25% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (6% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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