Interception of Wire, Electronic or Oral Communications (Virginia wiretap act)
VA wiretap actVirginia is a one-party consent state: recording or intercepting a call or conversation is lawful if the recorder is a party or one party consented, and otherwise a felony. Victims can sue for liquidated damages. Service providers may not divulge communication contents in transit and may give subscriber records to law enforcement only under a subpoena, warrant, court order, or the customer's consent.
Jurisdiction
Virginia
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
7/1/1973
Enforcing Authority
Criminal prosecution by Commonwealth's attorneys; injured persons by civil action (19.2-69)
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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