Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994
DPPAThe DPPA limits disclosure of personal information in state driver and vehicle records to listed permissible uses, such as law enforcement, insurance, and certain business verification, and requires express consent for uses like marketing. It binds private recipients and resellers, not just state agencies.
Jurisdiction
United States
Jurisdiction Type
federal
Country
United States
Effective Date
9/13/1997
Enforcing Authority
U.S. Department of Justice (criminal fines; civil penalties against states); private civil actions
Maximum Fine
,500 per violation plus actual damages
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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Privacy Topics
driver_recordsmotor_vehicle_recordspermissible_uses