Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (effective January 1, 2023) is a comprehensive consumer privacy law establishing rights for Virginia residents and obligations for businesses. It applies to persons conducting business in Virginia or producing products/services targeted to Virginia residents that control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers annually, or 25,000 consumers while deriving over 50% of gross revenue from sale of personal data.
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Framework Domains (14)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-579 | Data Protection Assessments |
Consumer Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-577-A1 | Right of Access |
| VCDPA-59.1-577-A2 | Right to Correct Inaccuracies |
| VCDPA-59.1-577-A3 | Right to Delete |
| VCDPA-59.1-577-A4 | Right to Data Portability |
| VCDPA-59.1-577-A5 | Right to Opt Out of Sale, Targeted Advertising, and Profiling |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A | Response Timeline and Free First Request |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A6 | Non Discrimination |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-C | Appeal Process |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-D | Authorized Agent for Opt Out |
Consumer Rights (§59.1-577)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-3 | Right to Access |
| VCDPA-4 | Right to Correct, Delete, and Port |
| VCDPA-5 | Right to Opt Out |
Controller Responsibilities (§59.1-578)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-6 | Data Minimization |
| VCDPA-7 | Privacy Notice |
| VCDPA-8 | Security Measures |
Data Protection Assessments (§59.1-580)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-10 | Sensitive Data Consent |
| VCDPA-9 | Assessment Requirements |
Definitions and Applicability (§59.1-575-576)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-1 | Definitions (§59.1-575) |
| VCDPA-2 | Applicability (§59.1-576) |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-584 | Attorney General Enforcement and Cure Period |
Enforcement (§59.1-584-585)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-11 | AG Enforcement Authority (§59.1-584) |
| VCDPA-12 | Penalties |
Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A1 | Data Minimization |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A2 | Purpose Limitation |
| VCDPA-59.1-581-A | De Identified and Pseudonymous Data |
Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-580 | Controller and Processor Contracts |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-575 | Definitions and Scope Applicability |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A5 | Reasonable Data Security Practices |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-578-A4 | Sensitive Data Consent |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| VCDPA-59.1-578-E | Privacy Notice Content |
| VCDPA-59.1-578-F | Sale and Targeted Advertising Disclosure |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)?
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) is a compliance framework from United States — Virginia with 14 domains and 32 controls. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (effective January 1, 2023) is a comprehensive consumer privacy law establishing rights for Virginia residents and obligations for businesses. It applies to persons conducting business in Virginia or producing products/services targeted to Virginia residents that control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers annually, or 25,000 consumers while deriving over 50% of gross revenue from sale of personal data. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) have?
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) has 32 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are Consumer Rights (9 controls), Consumer Rights (§59.1-577) (3 controls), Controller Responsibilities (§59.1-578) (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) map to?
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) maps to 495 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (13% coverage), EU Cyber Solidarity Act (Regulation (EU) 2025/38) (13% coverage), Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2022) (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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