Virginia Privacy & Security Compliance Guide

🚨 Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) - Effective January 1, 2023 (Active)

January 1, 2023 (Active)

Enforced since 2023 - businesses processing 100,000+ Virginians' data must comply

🏛️ VIRGINIA: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR PRIVACY HUB

Defense Industry Capital: Northern Virginia hosts major defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, CACI) processing sensitive data under both VCDPA and federal security requirements.

Federal Nexus Complexity:
• CIA/NSA contractor data
• Pentagon vendor information
• Federal employee records
• Security clearance data

Financial Services: Capital One headquarters in McLean demonstrates intersection of federal banking regulations and state privacy law - model for dual compliance.

Healthcare Corridors: Inova Health System, VCU Medical Center, and major hospitals in Virginia Beach area handle vast patient data requiring VCDPA compliance alongside HIPAA.

Virginia by the Numbers

8.6 million

Population

200,000+

Businesses Affected

156

Recent Data Breaches

$$7,500 per violation

Per Violation Fine

Who Must Comply in Virginia?

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) applies to businesses that:

  • Process personal data of Virginia residents
  • Meet revenue or data volume thresholds
  • Sell products/services to Virginia consumers
  • Have physical or digital presence in Virginia

Virginia-Specific Requirements

VCDPA was second US state privacy law after California. Includes provisions for sensitive data processing and data protection assessments. No private right of action.

Recent Virginia Privacy & Security Cases

Capital One breach (2019) - 106M accounts, headquarters impact

Virginia Beach city systems (2024) - Municipal data

VCU Health breach (2023) - 50,000 patient records

Major Virginia Business Centers

Key cities where privacy compliance is critical for business success:

  • Virginia Beach
  • Norfolk
  • Chesapeake
  • Richmond
  • Newport News

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