Virginia § 40.1-28.7:4 - Release of employee's personal identifying information
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.7:4 — Release of employee's personal identifying information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.1-28.7:4. Release of employee's personal identifying information
A. As used in this section, "personal identifying information" means any of the following items of information about a current or former employee: home telephone number, mobile telephone number, email address, shift times, or work schedule.
B. An employer shall not, unless an exemption described in subsection C applies, be required to release, communicate, or distribute to a third party any current or former employee's personal identifying information.
C. The provisions of subsection B shall not apply to a release, communication, or distribution of personal identifying information that is:
1. Required pursuant to any applicable provision of federal law that preempts the provisions of this section or of state law that requires an employer to release, communicate, or distribute personal identifying information;
2. Ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction;
3. Required pursuant to a warrant issued by a judicial officer; or
4. Required by a subpoena issued in a pending civil or criminal case, or by discovery in a civil case.
2013, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-28.7:4
What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.7:4 cover?
Section 40.1-28.7:4 ("Release of employee's personal identifying information") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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