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Driver Privacy Protection Act
Release Information:
Author: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Date: 2003-06-19
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Under state law, your motor vehicle and driver license records are subject to public disclosure. DPPA allows you to keep your personal information private by limiting who has access to the information.
What kind of information does DPPA cover?
DPPA is designed to limit public access to your social security number, driver license or identification card number, name, address, and other personal information contained in your motor vehicle and driver license records.
What does DPPA not cover?
Under section 119.07, Florida Statutes: personal information protected under DPPA does not include "vehicular crashes, driving violations, and driver's status."
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Who will still have access to my personal information?
Certain persons, organizations, businesses, and government agencies will still have access to your personal information.* The following are examples of who may have access to your records:
- Auto manufacturers conducting a recall of parts or vehicles.
- Government agencies or private investigators with proper credentials and reasonable cause (such as if your car was stolen).
A legitimate business verifying information for employment purposes.
Companies compiling statistical data or conducting surveys.
Insurance agencies.
Towing companies.
Companies, like bus lines, that may need information about their commercial drivers.
A person or agency that you have given written permission to access the information.
*For a complete list of agencies and criteria, refer to Sections 119.07, Florida Statutes.
How do I get Driver Privacy Protection?
Apply on-line on this web site; or
Complete and Mail a Request to Withhold Disclosure of Personal Information; or
Simply ask at a driver license office |
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