Virginia Code § 18.2-152.5 — Computer invasion of privacy

AI-use reference. Current. Applies to: Persons using computers or networks to examine covered information without authority Requirements or purpose: Prohibits intentional unauthorized examination of another’s employment, salary, credit, financial or specified identifying information. Repeat offenses, sale or distribution, or use in another crime can constitute Class 6 felonies. Limits: Requires review after knowledge, or reason to know, of lack of authority. Security, diagnostic, repair and licensing-verification exception in subsection F. Technology-neutral: AI use alone does not establish an offense.