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Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)

VirginiaIntroduced Jan 18, 2021Enacted Mar 2, 2021

HB 654 amends the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) to include a definition of 'biometric data' and requires consent for its processing. The bill aims to enhance consumer privacy protections by ensuring individuals must explicitly consent before their biometric data is collected or used. This addresses privacy and surveillance risks associated with the misuse of biometric information.

Privacy & SurveillanceAlgorithmic Discrimination
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