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Can I use third-party file sharing tools that collect personal information in Virginia? What are the requirements?

Third-Party File Sharing Tools that Collect Personal Information in Virginia

Based on the information provided in the context documents, agencies in Virginia must ensure that any third-party file sharing tools used to collect personal information meet the requirements outlined in the Virginia Code [1.1].

The law-enforcement authority and its custodian in receipt of material shall strictly maintain the confidentiality of the material. The law-enforcement authority shall use material provided pursuant to this chapter to conduct an investigation into violations of the Virginia Antitrust Act, the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, the Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act, the Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement law, or the Solicitation of Contributions law or to conduct any litigation related to such violations [2.1].

Regarding recordkeeping for vehicle sharing, a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platform shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a shared vehicle, including a record of the identity of the shared vehicle driver, times used, locations established pursuant to the vehicle sharing platform agreement, fees paid by the shared vehicle driver, and revenues received by the shared vehicle owner, and provide such records upon request to the shared vehicle owner, the shared vehicle owner’s insurer [4.1].

In summary, agencies in Virginia must ensure that any third-party file sharing tools used to collect personal information meet the requirements outlined in the Virginia Code. However, there are specific restrictions on the use of material collected by law-enforcement authorities [2.1]. Additionally, peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms must collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a shared vehicle [4.1].

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Virginia