Virginia Bans Sale of Geolocation Data
- On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law S.
- 388, which amends the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) to prohibit the sale of geolocation data.
- Notably, the VCDPA defines “sale” more narrowly than other state comprehensive privacy laws, as “the exchange of personal data for monetary consideration by the controller to a third party.
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- On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law S.
- 388, which amends the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) to prohibit the sale of geolocation data.
- Notably, the VCDPA defines “sale” more narrowly than other state comprehensive privacy laws, as “the exchange of personal data for monetary consideration by the controller to a third party.
Sources: Hunton