Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act
Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act in Virginia: active, effective January 1, 2025. Applies to 100K+ consumers OR 25K+ consumers with 50%+ revenue from sales. Age range: Under 13. Children's privacy provisions (under 13 only)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer Privacy |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | January 1, 2025 |
| Age range | Under 13 |
| Applies to | 100K+ consumers OR 25K+ consumers with 50%+ revenue from sales |
Key requirements
- Children's privacy provisions (under 13 only)
- Parental consent requirements
Notes
2024 amendments only apply to under 13. Separate Virginia social media screen time law (SB 854) is in the Social Media category.
Frequently asked
What does Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act require?
Children's privacy provisions (under 13 only) Parental consent requirements
Who must comply with Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act in Virginia?
100K+ consumers OR 25K+ consumers with 50%+ revenue from sales
When does Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2025. Current status: active. 2024 amendments only apply to under 13. Separate Virginia social media screen time law (SB 854) is in the Social Media category.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (HB 1717) | Arkansas | Consumer Privacy | active | July 1, 2026 |
| California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) | California | Consumer Privacy | active | September 2025 |
| California Mental Health Warnings (AB 56) | California | Consumer Privacy | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Colorado Privacy Act (Minors Amendments) | Colorado | Consumer Privacy | active | October 1, 2025 |
| Connecticut Data Privacy Act (Children's Privacy Amendments) | Connecticut | Consumer Privacy | active | October 1, 2025; Phase 2 July 1, 2026 |
| Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act | Delaware | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2025 |
| Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act | Indiana | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2026 |
| Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act | Iowa | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2025 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Virginia CDPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)