# Virginia outlaws selling geolocation data

Virginia enacted a law prohibiting the sale of geolocation data without consent. This move strengthens consumer privacy by restricting how companies like data brokers and ad networks can monetize location information. It sets a precedent for other states considering similar digital privacy protections.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.hunton.com/privacy-and-cybersecurity-law-blog/virginia-bans-sale-of-geolocation-data) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:03:45 +0000