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<law><site_title>Virginia Decoded</site_title><site_url>https://vacode.org</site_url><law_id>86548</law_id><section_number>2.2-3808</section_number><catch_line>Collection, disclosure, or display of social security number; personal identifying information of donors; penalty</catch_line><edition url="https://vacode.org/2025/" slug="2025" current="TRUE" last_updated="">2025</edition><referred_to_by><reference>18.2-186.5</reference><reference>2.2-3809</reference><reference>24.2-444</reference></referred_to_by><structure><unit label="title" level="1" order_by="1" identifier="2.2">Administration of Government</unit><unit label="subtitle" level="2" order_by="1" identifier="II">Administration of State Government</unit><unit label="part" level="3" order_by="1" identifier="B">Transaction of Public Business</unit><unit label="chapter" level="4" order_by="1" identifier="38">Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act</unit></structure><text>
						<section id="A"><p><span class="prefix-number">A.</span> It shall be unlawful for any <span class="dictionary">agency</span> to: <a id="paragraph-309955" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">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, <span class="dictionary">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 <span class="dictionary">law</span> in effect prior to January 1, 1975, or is specifically authorized or required by federal <span class="dictionary">law</span>; <a id="paragraph-309956" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">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 <span class="dictionary">law</span> and (ii) essential for the performance of that <span class="dictionary">agency</span>&#x2019;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 (&#xA7; <a class="law" title="Policy of the Commonwealth; collection of accounts receivable" href="/2.2-4800/">2.2-4800</a> et seq.) or the Setoff Debt Collection Act (&#xA7; <a class="law" title="(Contingent effective date) Definitions" href="/58.1-520/">58.1-520</a> et seq.); <a id="paragraph-309957" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Require any individual or any entity organized under &#xA7; 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code to provide the <span class="dictionary">agency</span> with <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span>; <a id="paragraph-309958" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Require any bidder, offeror, contractor, or grantee of an <span class="dictionary">agency</span> to provide the <span class="dictionary">agency</span> with <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span>; or <a id="paragraph-309959" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="A5" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Disclose <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span>, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the <span class="dictionary">agency</span>. <a id="paragraph-309960" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#A5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="B"><p><span class="prefix-number">B.</span> <span class="dictionary">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&#x2019;s entire social security number except as provided in &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Reciprocal agreement with other states; assessment and collection of fees on an apportionment or allocation basis; registration of vehicles and reporting of road tax; violations; vehicle seizures; penalties" href="/46.2-703/">46.2-703</a>. <a id="paragraph-309961" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#B"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="C"><p><span class="prefix-number">C.</span> Any <span class="dictionary">agency</span>-issued identification card, student identification card, or license certificate that was issued prior to July 1, 2003, and that displays an individual&#x2019;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&#x2019;s licenses and special identification cards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 3 (&#xA7; <a class="law" title="Driving without license prohibited; penalties" href="/46.2-300/">46.2-300</a> et seq.) of Title 46.2 and (ii) road tax registrations issued pursuant to &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Reciprocal agreement with other states; assessment and collection of fees on an apportionment or allocation basis; registration of vehicles and reporting of road tax; violations; vehicle seizures; penalties" href="/46.2-703/">46.2-703</a>. <a id="paragraph-309962" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#C"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="D"><p><span class="prefix-number">D.</span> No <span class="dictionary">agency</span>, as defined in &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Definitions" href="/42.1-77/">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. <a id="paragraph-309963" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#D"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E"><p><span class="prefix-number">E.</span> The provisions of subsections A and C shall not be applicable to: <a id="paragraph-309964" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E1" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">1.</span> Any license issued by the State Corporation Commission&#x2019;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&#x2019;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; <a id="paragraph-309965" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E1"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E2" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">2.</span> Any lawful warrant for <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> issued by a <span class="dictionary">court</span> of competent <span class="dictionary">jurisdiction</span>; <a id="paragraph-309966" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E2"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E3" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">3.</span> Any lawful request for <span class="dictionary">discovery</span> of <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> in <span class="dictionary">litigation</span> if (i) the requester demonstrates a compelling need for the <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> by clear and convincing <span class="dictionary">evidence</span> and (ii) the requester obtains a protective <span class="dictionary">order</span> barring disclosure of <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> to any <span class="dictionary">person</span> not directly involved in the <span class="dictionary">litigation</span>. As used in this subdivision, &#x201C;<span class="dictionary">person</span>&#x201D; means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity; <a id="paragraph-309967" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E3"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E4" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">4.</span> Any admission of relevant <span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span> as <span class="dictionary">evidence</span> before a <span class="dictionary">court</span> of competent <span class="dictionary">jurisdiction</span>; <a id="paragraph-309968" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E4"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E5" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">5.</span> Any lawful investigation or enforcement action conducted pursuant to subsection C or D of &#xA7; <a class="law" title="Enforcement of chapter; seizure of property connected with terrorism; penalties" href="/57-59/">57-59</a>; or <a id="paragraph-309969" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E5"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="E6" class="indent-1"><p><span class="prefix-number">6.</span> Any form prescribed by the Virginia <span class="dictionary">Conflict of Interest</span> and Ethics Advisory Council. <a id="paragraph-309970" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#E6"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="F"><p><span class="prefix-number">F.</span> A <span class="dictionary">person</span> alleging a violation of this section may bring a <span class="dictionary">civil action</span> for appropriate injunctive relief. A <span class="dictionary">court</span> rendering <span class="dictionary">judgment</span> in favor of a complainant pursuant to this subsection shall award all or a portion of the costs of <span class="dictionary">litigation</span>, including reasonable attorney fees and <span class="dictionary">witness</span> fees, to the complainant. <a id="paragraph-309971" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#F"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="G"><p><span class="prefix-number">G.</span> A <span class="dictionary">person</span> who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a <span class="dictionary">misdemeanor</span> punishable by imprisonment of up to 90 days, a fine up to $1,000, or both. <a id="paragraph-309972" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#G"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="H"><p><span class="prefix-number">H.</span> Nothing in this section shall apply to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 (&#xA7; <a class="law" title="Elections to which chapter applicable; chapter exclusive" href="/24.2-945/">24.2-945</a> et seq.). <a id="paragraph-309973" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#H"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section>
						<section id="I"><p><span class="prefix-number">I.</span> As used in this section, &#x201C;<span class="dictionary">personal donor information</span>&#x201D; 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 &#xA7; 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. <a id="paragraph-309974" class="section-permalink" href="https://vacode.org/2.2-3808/#I"><i class="fa fa-link"/></a></p></section></text><history>1976, c. 597, &#xA7; 2.1-385; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 974; 2008, cc. 840, 843; 2009, cc. 849, 867; 2010, c. 749; 2022, c. 525; 2022, Sp. Sess. I, c. 19.</history><metadata></metadata></law>
