The Drivers Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (Also known as the “DPPA” is coded under Chapter 123 of Title 18 of the United States Code and was created to protect the release of personally identifiable information after a series of crimes were committed against drivers due to an open database.
DMG Data closely follows the permissable uses of this data and uses an encryption policy on all of its servers similar to the requirements set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Under Title 18 of the U.S. Code, Part I, Capiter 123 ยง 2721 the permissable uses of the information are:
1. For any government agency to carry out its functions.
2. For use in connection with “matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft”, including
3. For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only to:
4. For use in connection with any matter before a court or arbitration proceeding.
5. For producing statistical reports and other research, provided that personal information is not published.
6. For use by insurance companies.
7. For providing notice to owners of towed vehicles.
8. For use by licensed private investigation agencies, for a permitted DPPA use.
9. For use by employers to verify commercial driver information as required by U.S. Code Title 49, subtitle VI, chapter 313.
10. For use by private toll transportation facilities.
11. For response to requests from motor vehicle departments.
12. For the bulk distribution or surveys, marketing materials, or solicitations (opt-in only).
13. When written consent of the individual is provided.
14. For other uses specifically authorized by state laws.
DMG Data follows all industry best practices in protecting the information we gather and have been granted the rights to the data that our equipment captures. We do not release any personally identifiable information to 3rd parties.