Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.
Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Introduced
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 21
Where it stands
Introduced (Current step)
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What it does
Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties. Prohibits a person from acquiring personally identifiable information, defined in the bill, through fraudulent means or acquiring and using such information for the purpose of (i) stalking or harassing another person; (ii) committing a fraud, including identity theft, financial fraud, or email fraud; or (iii) engaging in unlawful discrimination, including employment discrimination or housing discrimination. The bill requires a data broker, defined in the bill, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that includes certain features and technical elements. The bill also requires a data broker operating in the…
What moved
Who is involved
- Michelle MaldonadoLead sponsor
- Bonita AnthonyCo-sponsor
- J.R. HensonCo-sponsor
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Virginia.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
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