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List of Permissible Uses
Driver Privacy Protection Act
è Step 1) Check the permissible use(s) for the records that you want:
The Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. §2721.et seq.) (“DPPA”) regulates access to Motor Vehicles records. Recipient
hereby certifies that the information provided hereunder by DMV shall be used solely for the following purpose(s).
1.
(Recipient must check all that apply.)
Use in any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any court or agency, including the service of process, investigation in
anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders or pursuant to a court order. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(4))
2.
Use by an insurer or insurance support organization or self-insured entity in claims investigations, anti-fraud activities, rating or
underwriting activities. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(6))
3.
Use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(7))
4.
Use by an employer, its agent or insurer to obtain information relating to the holder of a commercial driver's license required under
Chapter 313 of Title 49 of the U.S.C. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(9))
5.
For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only-
(A) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or
contractors; (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(3)(A)) and
(B) if such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the
purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the
individual. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(3)(B))
6.
Use required under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 19A - Special Requirements for Bus Drivers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
7.
Use required under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 19B - Special Requirements for Commercial Motor Carriers.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
8.
Use by any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(1))
9.
Use by any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state, or local agency in carrying out its functions.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(1))
10.
Use in matters of motor vehicle or driver safety. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
11.
Use in matters of motor vehicle theft. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
12.
Use in matters of motor vehicle emissions. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
13.
Use in matters of motor vehicle product alterations, recalls or advisories. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
14.
Use in performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
15.
Use in motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
16.
Use in removal of non-owner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
17.
Use in the operation of private toll transportation facilities. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(10))
18.
For use by any requester, if the requester demonstrates it has obtained the written consent of the individual to whom the information
pertains. (May use form MV-15GC). (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(13))
19.
Use specifically authorized under NYS law, IF such use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
Cite the specific NYS law here: (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
20.
Use in research activities and in producing statistical reports,
as long as the personal information is not published, disclosed or
used to contact individuals.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(5))
To knowingly make a false statement or conceal a material fact in this written statement is a criminal offense, punishable under Penal
Law §210.45. In addition, anyone who makes false representation to obtain any personal information from an individual’s Motor
Vehicles record is subject to federal criminal fines under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).
è Step 2) Attach a copy of
your driver license or government-issued identification card. (You may cover the picture.)
è Step 3) Sign the following Privacy Certification:
I certify that I have read the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. §2721 et seq.) and will comply fully with the terms of such law. I
also certify that I shall not request or use any information provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles that is not specifically
authorized by the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act.
Requester’s Signature (required)
Date
Requester - Print Name Here
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW OFFICE
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ALBANY NY 12228
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