Your Rights as a Virginia Resident

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act grants Virginia residents comprehensive rights over their personal information when dealing with covered businesses. These rights empower consumers to control how their data is collected, used, and shared in the digital marketplace.

• Right to know what data is collected: You can confirm whether a business is processing your personal data and request information about what specific data they have collected about you[3][7][8]
• Right to delete personal information: You can request that businesses delete personal data they have collected about you, including information obtained from other sources beyond what you directly provided[3][8][9]
• Right to opt out of data sales: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal data to third parties, as well as opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling activities that may affect you[1][3][7]
• Right to correct inaccurate data: You can request that businesses correct any inaccuracies in the personal data they maintain about you[3][7][8]
• Right to data portability: You can obtain copies of your personal data in a portable, readily usable format that allows you to transfer the information to other services[3][7]
• Right to non-discrimination: Businesses cannot discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights, though they may offer different prices or services for loyalty program participants[10][9]

These rights apply when dealing with businesses that meet the VCDPA’s coverage thresholds and are not exempt from the law. Virginia residents can invoke these rights by submitting requests directly to the businesses that control their personal data[7][8].

Official Resources and Contact Information

Virginia Attorney General – Consumer Protection

The Virginia Attorney General’s Office is the primary enforcement agency for the VCDPA and handles consumer privacy complaints.

Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-552-9963 (Virginia residents) or (804) 786-2042 (Richmond area/out of state)

Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Online Contact: Virginia AG Consumer Protection Contact Form

VCDPA Information: Virginia Attorney General’s Office

Virginia General Assembly

Contact your state legislators to advocate for privacy legislation improvements or express concerns about data protection issues.

Find Your Legislators: Who’s My Legislator – Virginia General Assembly

General Assembly Website: Virginia General Assembly

Legislative Contact Information: Use the “Who’s My Legislator” tool to find specific contact details for your House of Delegates member and State Senator based on your address

Additional Consumer Protection Resources

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: (804) 786-2042 or toll-free in Virginia: 1-800-552-9963

Office Address: Office of the Attorney General, 202 North Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219

Consumer Protection Unit: Contact the Consumer Protection Unit

Staying Informed

Sign up for official updates from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office to receive information about privacy enforcement actions, consumer protection initiatives, and new privacy legislation.

Newsletter Subscriptions: Subscribe to Consumer Protection Quarterly News and Scam Alerts

Media Updates: Follow the Attorney General’s news releases for announcements about VCDPA enforcement and consumer privacy initiatives

Sources and Citations

Last Updated August 2025. Written with contributions from both human authors and Perplexity AI. If you find incorrect or outdated information let us know at support@optery.com.