Virginia - Cookies & Similar Technologies

Woods Rogers Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team members Beth Waller, John Pilch, and Ross Broudy have updated their 2021 article addressing Virginia’s requirements for cookies and similar technologies, published in OneTrust’s Data Guidance.

The updated guidance provides important clarifications for businesses and controllers, including:

• How Virginia consumers may exercise their right to opt out of personal data processing
• The statutory time frame for controllers to respond to opt‑out requests
• Obligations when a controller declines to fulfill an opt‑out request
• Consent requirements for processing children’s personal data
• Mandatory data protection assessment when the Controller offers online services, products, or features directed to known children

This guidance offers organizations with greater clarity on meeting Virginia’s evolving privacy obligations. Read their updated guidance here.