One of the earliest laws relating to individual privacy is theĀ Drivers Privacy Protection ActĀ (DPPA), passed by Congress in 1993. Here we will be taking a look at the DPPA and why itās important today.
If it seems like every time you turn around, you have to agree to some companyās privacy policies, thatās probably because you are.Ā
The federal government has seriously increased the degree of privacy that people have in their own private information.
Thatās why doctorās offices and banks often send you notices and ask for your consent to use your private information.
The DPPAĀ is generally intended to keep state motor vehicle agencies from disclosing driversā personal information.Ā
Part of the reason the law was passed was to keep criminals from using private information for improper purposes.
Under most laws, private information includes information like the following:
Under the DPPA, Louisianaās Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) usually cannot disclose your personal information, including your picture.
However, the law gives some valid reasons for disclosure, such as:
Also, the OMV can always disclose information about your moving violations, the status of your driverās license, and your accidents.
If someone uses or discloses your personal information illegally, you have a right to bring a lawsuit under the DPPA, (and possibly under other laws, as well). You also may be entitled to money damages. The attorneys at Wright Gray know how important your private information is to you. We can advise you about what is legal and what is not.Ā Contact usĀ today for a free case review.