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Compare state data breach notification laws
Choose up to six states. Fields come from the PRC 2026 survey extract; blanks show as not extracted.
| Field | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Statute citation | Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.6 (Crimes Involving Fraud - Breach of Personal Information Notification) (amended 2020) |
| Individual notice timing | Without unreasonable delay Virginia requires businesses and individuals to notify affected residents and |
| Attorney general notice | Yes Virginia requires notification to the Office of the Attorney General for all breaches (under subsection |
| Biometric data | No |
| Medical information | No |
| Government ID numbers | Not extracted |
| Paper records | No |
| Private right of action | Yes |
| Credit monitoring required | No |
| Breach definition (excerpt) | Not extracted in our PRC 2026 summary; check the statute. |