⚠ Penalty Exposure — Virginia
Per Violation
$5,000
Willful
$25,000
AG Max/Violation
$25,000
10,000 Calls
$50,000,000
= exposure
Overview
Virginia's Telephone Privacy Protection Act (Va. Code § 59.1-514) maintains a state DNC list and provides private right of action with $500 per violation penalties. AG enforcement available up to $25,000 per violation. Virginia also enacted the VCDPA (Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act) which adds data privacy obligations for companies using consumer data for telemarketing lists.
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Required | One-to-One |
|---|---|---|
| AI Voice | Written Consent Required | Required |
| Ringless VM | Written Consent Required | Required |
| Fax | Prior Express | — |
| MMS | Prior Express | — |
| Voice Call | Prior Express | — |
| SMS | Prior Express | — |
| Prerecorded | Prior Express | — |
Recent Enforcement Actions
FCC v. TeleStar Communications (VA)
$1,800,000Sep 2024 · telecom
FCC fined carrier for facilitating spoofed robocalls to VA consumers.
AI Sales Corp of Virginia
$415,000Jul 2024 · mixed
VA AG enforcement against AI voice calls without disclosure or consent.
Commonwealth Home Security Inc.
$350,000Apr 2024 · home services
VA AG enforced registration requirements and robocall restrictions.
Key Rules
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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →