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Trade and Commerce > Personal Information Privacy Act
Short Summary
The Personal Information Privacy Act is a legal document that governs the restricted use of social security numbers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It prohibits certain actions related to social security numbers, such as intentionally communicating another individual’s social security number to the general public, printing social security numbers on access cards, requiring the use of social security numbers to access websites without additional authentication, and sending mailings that display or reveal social security numbers. However, there are exemptions that allow the collection, use, or release of social security numbers as permitted by applicable laws, or for internal verification or administrative purposes unless prohibited by state or federal statutes, rules, or regulations. The prohibition on printing social security numbers on access cards becomes effective for certain healthcare providers, pharmacy benefit plan managers, insurers, health services plan providers, health maintenance organizations, and their contractors from January 1, 2006. Public bodies, as defined in 2.2-3701, are exempt from this document’s provisions. The document also prohibits embedding encrypted or unencrypted social security numbers in or on cards or documents using various technologies. Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation are not mentioned in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
The Personal Information Privacy Act applies to individuals and entities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What does it govern?
The Personal Information Privacy Act governs the restricted use of social security numbers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What are exemptions?
Public bodies, as defined in 2.2-3701, are exempt from the provisions of the Personal Information Privacy Act.
What are the Penalties?
Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation are not mentioned in the document.
Jurisdiction
Virginia