Virginia: children's privacy and online safety laws
3 laws tracked for Virginia: Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act, Virginia Social Media Screen Time Limits (SB 854 / VCDPA Amendment), Age Verification for Harmful Content. Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act | Virginia | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2025 |
| Virginia Social Media Screen Time Limits (SB 854 / VCDPA Amendment) | Virginia | Social Media | blocked | January 1, 2026 (enjoined) |
| Age Verification for Harmful Content | Virginia | Age Verification | active | Active |
Frequently asked
Which children's privacy laws apply in Virginia?
Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act (active, effective January 1, 2025); Virginia Social Media Screen Time Limits (SB 854 / VCDPA Amendment) (blocked, effective January 1, 2026 (enjoined)); Age Verification for Harmful Content (active, effective Active)
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: GDPR policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: Privacy Program Bundle (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: Privacy Dual Coverage Bundle (ciso.diy)