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I, c. 19.","full_text":"A\n\nIt shall be unlawful for any agency to:1\n\nRequire an individual to disclose or furnish his social security number not previously disclosed or furnished, for any purpose in connection with any activity, or to refuse any service, privilege, or right to an individual wholly or partly because the individual does not disclose or furnish such number, unless the disclosure or furnishing of such number is specifically required by state law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, or is specifically authorized or required by federal law;2\n\nCollect from an individual his social security number or any portion thereof unless the collection of such number is (i) authorized or required by state or federal law and (ii) essential for the performance of that agency’s duties. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit the collection of a social security number for the sole purpose of complying with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§ 2.2-4800 et seq.) or the Setoff Debt Collection Act (§ 58.1-520 et seq.);3\n\nRequire any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide the agency with personal donor information;4\n\nRequire any bidder, offeror, contractor, or grantee of an agency to provide the agency with personal donor information; or5\n\nDisclose personal donor information without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such personal donor information, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency.B\n\nAgency-issued identification cards, student identification cards, or license certificates issued or replaced on or after July 1, 2003, shall not display an individual’s entire social security number except as provided in § 46.2-703.C\n\nAny agency-issued identification card, student identification card, or license certificate that was issued prior to July 1, 2003, and that displays an individual’s entire social security number shall be replaced no later than July 1, 2006, except that voter registration cards issued with a social security number and not previously replaced shall be replaced no later than the December 31st following the completion by the state and all localities of the decennial redistricting following the 2010 census. This subsection shall not apply to (i) driver’s licenses and special identification cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of Title 46.2 and (ii) road tax registrations issued pursuant to § 46.2-703.D\n\nNo agency, as defined in § 42.1-77, shall send or deliver or cause to be sent or delivered, any letter, envelope, or package that displays a social security number on the face of the mailing envelope or package or from which a social security number is visible, whether on the outside or inside of the mailing envelope or package.E\n\nThe provisions of subsections A and C shall not be applicable to:1\n\nAny license issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance until such time as a national insurance producer identification number has been created and implemented in all states. Commencing with the date of such implementation, the licenses issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance shall be issued in compliance with subsection A. Further, all licenses issued prior to the date of such implementation shall be replaced no later than 12 months following the date of such implementation;2\n\nAny lawful warrant for personal donor information issued by a court of competent jurisdiction;3\n\nAny lawful request for discovery of personal donor information in litigation if (i) the requester demonstrates a compelling need for the personal donor information by clear and convincing evidence and (ii) the requester obtains a protective order barring disclosure of personal donor information to any person not directly involved in the litigation. As used in this subdivision, “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity;4\n\nAny admission of relevant personal donor information as evidence before a court of competent jurisdiction;5\n\nAny lawful investigation or enforcement action conducted pursuant to subsection C or D of § 57-59; or6\n\nAny form prescribed by the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council.F\n\nA person alleging a violation of this section may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief. A court rendering judgment in favor of a complainant pursuant to this subsection shall award all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees, to the complainant.G\n\nA person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up to 90 days, a fine up to $1,000, or both.H\n\nNothing in this section shall apply to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 (§ 24.2-945 et seq.).I\n\nAs used in this section, “personal donor information” means names and data of any kind collected for the purpose of directly or indirectly identifying an individual as a member, supporter, or volunteer of, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support to, any entity exempt from federal income tax pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":309955,"text":"It shall be unlawful for any agency to:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":309956,"text":"Require an individual to disclose or furnish his social security number not previously disclosed or furnished, for any purpose in connection with any activity, or to refuse any service, privilege, or right to an individual wholly or partly because the individual does not disclose or furnish such number, unless the disclosure or furnishing of such number is specifically required by state law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, or is specifically authorized or required by federal law;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":309957,"text":"Collect from an individual his social security number or any portion thereof unless the collection of such number is (i) authorized or required by state or federal law and (ii) essential for the performance of that agency’s duties. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit the collection of a social security number for the sole purpose of complying with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§ 2.2-4800 et seq.) or the Setoff Debt Collection Act (§ 58.1-520 et seq.);","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":309958,"text":"Require any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide the agency with personal donor information;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":309959,"text":"Require any bidder, offeror, contractor, or grantee of an agency to provide the agency with personal donor information; or","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":309960,"text":"Disclose personal donor information without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such personal donor information, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"B"},"6":{"id":309961,"text":"Agency-issued identification cards, student identification cards, or license certificates issued or replaced on or after July 1, 2003, shall not display an individual’s entire social security number except as provided in § 46.2-703.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"C"},"7":{"id":309962,"text":"Any agency-issued identification card, student identification card, or license certificate that was issued prior to July 1, 2003, and that displays an individual’s entire social security number shall be replaced no later than July 1, 2006, except that voter registration cards issued with a social security number and not previously replaced shall be replaced no later than the December 31st following the completion by the state and all localities of the decennial redistricting following the 2010 census. This subsection shall not apply to (i) driver’s licenses and special identification cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of Title 46.2 and (ii) road tax registrations issued pursuant to § 46.2-703.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"8":{"id":309963,"text":"No agency, as defined in § 42.1-77, shall send or deliver or cause to be sent or delivered, any letter, envelope, or package that displays a social security number on the face of the mailing envelope or package or from which a social security number is visible, whether on the outside or inside of the mailing envelope or package.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"E"},"9":{"id":309964,"text":"The provisions of subsections A and C shall not be applicable to:","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"E1"},"10":{"id":309965,"text":"Any license issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance until such time as a national insurance producer identification number has been created and implemented in all states. Commencing with the date of such implementation, the licenses issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance shall be issued in compliance with subsection A. Further, all licenses issued prior to the date of such implementation shall be replaced no later than 12 months following the date of such implementation;","type":"section","prefixes":["E","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"E1","prefix_anchor":"E1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"E","next_prefix":"E2"},"11":{"id":309966,"text":"Any lawful warrant for personal donor information issued by a court of competent jurisdiction;","type":"section","prefixes":["E","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"E2","prefix_anchor":"E2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"E1","next_prefix":"E3"},"12":{"id":309967,"text":"Any lawful request for discovery of personal donor information in litigation if (i) the requester demonstrates a compelling need for the personal donor information by clear and convincing evidence and (ii) the requester obtains a protective order barring disclosure of personal donor information to any person not directly involved in the litigation. 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A court rendering judgment in favor of a complainant pursuant to this subsection shall award all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees, to the complainant.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E6","next_prefix":"G"},"17":{"id":309972,"text":"A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of up to 90 days, a fine up to $1,000, or both.","type":"section","prefixes":["G"],"prefix":"G","entire_prefix":"G","prefix_anchor":"G","level":1,"prior_prefix":"F","next_prefix":"H"},"18":{"id":309973,"text":"Nothing in this section shall apply to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 (§ 24.2-945 et seq.).","type":"section","prefixes":["H"],"prefix":"H","entire_prefix":"H","prefix_anchor":"H","level":1,"prior_prefix":"G","next_prefix":"I"},"19":{"id":309974,"text":"As used in this section, “personal donor information” means names and data of any kind collected for the purpose of directly or indirectly identifying an individual as a member, supporter, or volunteer of, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support to, any entity exempt from federal income tax pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.","type":"section","prefixes":["I"],"prefix":"I","entire_prefix":"I","prefix_anchor":"I","level":1,"prior_prefix":"H"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13559,"edition_id":1,"name":"Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act","identifier":"38","label":"chapter","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12751,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:45:14","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:45:14","permalink":{"id":176597,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13559,"identifier":"38","token":"2.2\/II\/B\/38","url":"\/2.2\/II\/B\/38\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12751,"edition_id":1,"name":"Transaction of Public Business","identifier":"B","label":"part","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12750,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","permalink":{"id":176445,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12751,"identifier":"B","token":"2.2\/II\/B","url":"\/2.2\/II\/B\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12750,"edition_id":1,"name":"Administration of State Government","identifier":"II","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12749,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","permalink":{"id":176253,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12750,"identifier":"II","token":"2.2\/II","url":"\/2.2\/II\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12749,"edition_id":1,"name":"Administration of Government","identifier":"2.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:51","permalink":{"id":171453,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12749,"identifier":"2.2","token":"2.2","url":"\/2.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":69409,"structure_id":13559,"section_number":"2.2-3800","catch_line":"Short title; 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This law was first created in 1976. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 597 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1976 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 6 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2001, chapter 844<\/a>; in 2003, chapter 974<\/a>; in 2008, chapters 840<\/a> and 843<\/a>; in 2009, chapters 849<\/a> and 867<\/a>; in 2010, chapter 749<\/a>; in 2022, chapter 525<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":63464,"section_number":"18.2-186.5","catch_line":"Expungement of false identity information from police and court records; Identity Theft Passport","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-186.5\/"},{"id":80323,"section_number":"2.2-3809","catch_line":"Injunctive relief; civil penalty; attorneys' fees","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-3809\/"},{"id":65741,"section_number":"24.2-444","catch_line":"Duties of general registrars and Department of Elections as to voter registration records; public inspection; exceptions","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-444\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":85840,"section_number":"2.2-4800","catch_line":"Policy of the Commonwealth; collection of accounts receivable","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4800\/"},{"id":82970,"section_number":"24.2-945","catch_line":"Elections to which chapter applicable; chapter exclusive","order_by":null,"url":"\/24.2-945\/"},{"id":58113,"section_number":"42.1-77","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/42.1-77\/"},{"id":61610,"section_number":"46.2-300","catch_line":"Driving without license prohibited; penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-300\/"},{"id":87099,"section_number":"57-59","catch_line":"Enforcement of chapter; seizure of property connected with terrorism; penalties","order_by":null,"url":"\/57-59\/"},{"id":57268,"section_number":"58.1-520","catch_line":"(Contingent effective date) Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/58.1-520\/"}],"permalink":{"id":176631,"object_type":"law","relational_id":86548,"identifier":"2.2-3808","token":"2.2\/II\/B\/38\/2.2-3808","url":"\/2.2-3808\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/2.2-3808\/","token":"2.2\/II\/B\/38\/2.2-3808","dublin_core":{"Title":"Collection, disclosure, or display of social security number; personal identifying information of donors; penalty","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 2.2-3808","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> It shall be unlawful for any agency<\/span> to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Require an individual to disclose or furnish his social security number not previously disclosed or furnished, for any purpose in connection with any activity, or to refuse any service, privilege<\/span>, or right to an individual wholly or partly because the individual does not disclose or furnish such number, unless the disclosure or furnishing of such number is specifically required by state law<\/span> in effect prior to January 1, 1975, or is specifically authorized or required by federal law<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Collect from an individual his social security number or any portion thereof unless the collection of such number is (i) authorized or required by state or federal law<\/span> and (ii) essential for the performance of that agency<\/span>’s duties. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to prohibit the collection of a social security number for the sole purpose of complying with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§ 2.2-4800<\/a> et seq.) or the Setoff Debt Collection Act (§ 58.1-520<\/a> et seq.); <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Require any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide the agency<\/span> with personal donor information<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Require any bidder, offeror, contractor, or grantee of an agency<\/span> to provide the agency<\/span> with personal donor information<\/span>; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Disclose personal donor information<\/span> without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such personal donor information<\/span>, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Agency<\/span>-issued identification cards, student identification cards, or license certificates issued or replaced on or after July 1, 2003, shall not display an individual’s entire social security number except as provided in § 46.2-703<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Any agency<\/span>-issued identification card, student identification card, or license certificate that was issued prior to July 1, 2003, and that displays an individual’s entire social security number shall be replaced no later than July 1, 2006, except that voter registration cards issued with a social security number and not previously replaced shall be replaced no later than the December 31st following the completion by the state and all localities of the decennial redistricting following the 2010 census. This subsection shall not apply to (i) driver’s licenses and special identification cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300<\/a> et seq.) of Title 46.2 and (ii) road tax registrations issued pursuant to § 46.2-703<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> No agency<\/span>, as defined in § 42.1-77<\/a>, shall send or deliver or cause to be sent or delivered, any letter, envelope, or package that displays a social security number on the face of the mailing envelope or package or from which a social security number is visible, whether on the outside or inside of the mailing envelope or package. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The provisions of subsections A and C shall not be applicable to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Any license issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance until such time as a national insurance producer identification number has been created and implemented in all states. Commencing with the date of such implementation, the licenses issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance shall be issued in compliance with subsection A. Further, all licenses issued prior to the date of such implementation shall be replaced no later than 12 months following the date of such implementation; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Any lawful warrant for personal donor information<\/span> issued by a court<\/span> of competent jurisdiction<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Any lawful request for discovery<\/span> of personal donor information<\/span> in litigation<\/span> if (i) the requester demonstrates a compelling need for the personal donor information<\/span> by clear and convincing evidence<\/span> and (ii) the requester obtains a protective order<\/span> barring disclosure of personal donor information<\/span> to any person<\/span> not directly involved in the litigation<\/span>. As used in this subdivision, “person<\/span>” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Any admission of relevant personal donor information<\/span> as evidence<\/span> before a court<\/span> of competent jurisdiction<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Any lawful investigation or enforcement action conducted pursuant to subsection C or D of § 57-59<\/a>; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Any form prescribed by the Virginia Conflict of Interest<\/span> and Ethics Advisory Council. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> A person<\/span> alleging a violation of this section may bring a civil action<\/span> for appropriate injunctive relief. A court<\/span> rendering judgment<\/span> in favor of a complainant pursuant to this subsection shall award all or a portion of the costs of litigation<\/span>, including reasonable attorney fees and witness<\/span> fees, to the complainant. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> A person<\/span> who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor<\/span> punishable by imprisonment of up to 90 days, a fine up to $1,000, or both. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> Nothing in this section shall apply to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 (§ 24.2-945<\/a> et seq.). <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

I.<\/span> As used in this section, “personal donor information<\/span>” means names and data of any kind collected for the purpose of directly or indirectly identifying an individual as a member, supporter, or volunteer of, or donor of financial or nonfinancial support to, any entity exempt from federal income tax pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCOLLECTION, DISCLOSURE, OR DISPLAY OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER; PERSONAL\nIDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF DONORS; PENALTY (\u00a7 2.2-3808)\n\nA. It shall be unlawful for any agency to:\n\n 1. Require an individual to disclose or furnish his social security number not\n previously disclosed or furnished, for any purpose in connection with any\n activity, or to refuse any service, privilege, or right to an individual\n wholly or partly because the individual does not disclose or furnish such\n number, unless the disclosure or furnishing of such number is specifically\n required by state law in effect prior to January 1, 1975, or is specifically\n authorized or required by federal law;\n\n 2. Collect from an individual his social security number or any portion\n thereof unless the collection of such number is (i) authorized or required by\n state or federal law and (ii) essential for the performance of that\n agency’s duties. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to\n prohibit the collection of a social security number for the sole purpose of\n complying with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§ 2.2-4800 et seq.) or\n the Setoff Debt Collection Act (§ 58.1-520 et seq.);\n\n 3. Require any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the\n Internal Revenue Code to provide the agency with personal donor information;\n\n 4. Require any bidder, offeror, contractor, or grantee of an agency to provide\n the agency with personal donor information; or\n\n 5. Disclose personal donor information without the express, written permission\n of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such\n personal donor information, including individuals identifiable as members,\n supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency.\n\nB. Agency-issued identification cards, student identification cards, or license\ncertificates issued or replaced on or after July 1, 2003, shall not display an\nindividual’s entire social security number except as provided in §\n46.2-703.\n\nC. Any agency-issued identification card, student identification card, or\nlicense certificate that was issued prior to July 1, 2003, and that displays an\nindividual’s entire social security number shall be replaced no later than\nJuly 1, 2006, except that voter registration cards issued with a social security\nnumber and not previously replaced shall be replaced no later than the December\n31st following the completion by the state and all localities of the decennial\nredistricting following the 2010 census. This subsection shall not apply to (i)\ndriver’s licenses and special identification cards issued by the\nDepartment of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 3 (§ 46.2-300 et seq.) of\nTitle 46.2 and (ii) road tax registrations issued pursuant to § 46.2-703.\n\nD. No agency, as defined in § 42.1-77, shall send or deliver or cause to be\nsent or delivered, any letter, envelope, or package that displays a social\nsecurity number on the face of the mailing envelope or package or from which a\nsocial security number is visible, whether on the outside or inside of the\nmailing envelope or package.\n\nE. The provisions of subsections A and C shall not be applicable to:\n\n 1. Any license issued by the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of\n Insurance until such time as a national insurance producer identification\n number has been created and implemented in all states. Commencing with the\n date of such implementation, the licenses issued by the State Corporation\n Commission’s Bureau of Insurance shall be issued in compliance with\n subsection A. Further, all licenses issued prior to the date of such\n implementation shall be replaced no later than 12 months following the date of\n such implementation;\n\n 2. Any lawful warrant for personal donor information issued by a court of\n competent jurisdiction;\n\n 3. Any lawful request for discovery of personal donor information in\n litigation if (i) the requester demonstrates a compelling need for the\n personal donor information by clear and convincing evidence and (ii) the\n requester obtains a protective order barring disclosure of personal donor\n information to any person not directly involved in the litigation. As used in\n this subdivision, “person” means an individual, partnership,\n corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity;\n\n 4. Any admission of relevant personal donor information as evidence before a\n court of competent jurisdiction;\n\n 5. Any lawful investigation or enforcement action conducted pursuant to\n subsection C or D of § 57-59; or\n\n 6. Any form prescribed by the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics\n Advisory Council.\n\nF. A person alleging a violation of this section may bring a civil action for\nappropriate injunctive relief. A court rendering judgment in favor of a\ncomplainant pursuant to this subsection shall award all or a portion of the\ncosts of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees, to the\ncomplainant.\n\nG. A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor\npunishable by imprisonment of up to 90 days, a fine up to $1,000, or both.\n\nH. Nothing in this section shall apply to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of\n2006 (§ 24.2-945 et seq.).\n\nI. As used in this section, “personal donor information” means names\nand data of any kind collected for the purpose of directly or indirectly\nidentifying an individual as a member, supporter, or volunteer of, or donor of\nfinancial or nonfinancial support to, any entity exempt from federal income tax\npursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.\n\nHISTORY: 1976, c. 597, \u00a7 2.1-385; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 974; 2008, cc. 840,\n843; 2009, cc. 849, 867; 2010, c. 749; 2022, c. 525; 2022, Sp. Sess. I, c. 19.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}