Driver Privacy Act

Driver Privacy Protection Act

Under Florida law, motor vehicle, driver license and vehicular crash record information are public information. The Driver Privacy Protection Act, 18 United States Code, Section 2721, keeps your personal information private by limiting those who can have it. The department automatically blocks personal information in all motor vehicle and driver license records that we maintain. You do not need to do anything to have your personal information protected.

Personal Information Covered by DPPA

DPPA restricts public access to your social security number, driver license or identification card number and medical or disability information, contained in your motor vehicle and driver license records. Additionally, emergency contact information and email addresses are restricted pursuant to Section 119.0712(2), Florida Statues.

Information not covered by DPPA

Non-personal information contained in motor vehicle and driver license records such as vehicular crash records, driving violations and driver status information are considered public information.

Who can access my personal information?

Law enforcement agencies have access to personal information contained in motor vehicle and driver license records in order to carry out their functions. Other individuals and companies that meet an exemption, for example:

• Auto Manufactures (for recalling vehicles or parts)
• Government agencies or private companies (to verify accuracy of personal information)
• Towing Companies (to notify owners of towed or impounded vehicles)
• Companies (like a bus lines, verifying information on their commercial drivers)
• Any person or agency (that you have given consent permission)