HB 1161 — Consumer Data Protection Act; Social Media, Parental Consent

HB 1161 introduces a Consumer Data Protection Act in Virginia, focusing on data privacy in the context of social media platforms and requiring parental consent for data collection involving minors. The bill aims to enhance privacy protections by regulating how consumer data is collected, used, and shared, particularly in relation to minors. It addresses concerns around unauthorized data collection and the lack of consent mechanisms for children's data. The bill is currently in the Communications, Technology and Innovation committee and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.