DPPA Permissible Uses
You can select the DPPA (Driver’s Privacy Protection Act) permissible use.
The DPPA (18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq.) which became effective September 13, 1997, is a federal law enacted to regulate the release and sharing of personal information such as name, address, SSN (Social Security number), and driver license number assembled by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). After you select a permissible use, your search is run against the drivers licenses, motor vehicle registrations, and boat registrations for the states that recognize the permissible use that you selected.
 | The available DPPA selections may change depending on your organization's product subscription. |
If you select I Do Not Have a Permissible Use, you cannot search the driver licenses, motor vehicle registrations, and boat registrations.
| Misrepresenting your access is a violation of the subscriber agreement and may be a violation of federal and state laws. Any use of information other than for the selected purpose is grounds for account termination and may be referred to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), law enforcement, or the appropriate state investigative agency. |
The following table describes the possible DPPA permissible uses.
| Permissible Use | Description |
|---|---|
| Litigation | Use in connection with any proceeding (including arbitration) in any court or government agency, or before any self-regulatory body, including investigation in anticipation of litigation. |
| Debt Recovery/Fraud | Use to verify the accuracy of information about a person who provided the information to you (or to your client) but only if used to recover on a debt against the person, or to pursue legal remedies against the person for fraud. |
| Government Agency | Use by a government agency but only in carrying out its functions. |
| On Government Behalf | Use by any person acting on behalf of a government agency but only in carrying out the agency's functions. |
| Insurer | Use by an insurer (or its agent) in connection with claims investigation activities, anti-fraud activities, rating, or underwriting. |
| Motor Vehicle | Use in connection with motor vehicle safety or theft, or driver safety (except by or for a motor vehicle manufacturer). |
| I Do Not Have a Permissible Use | For persons who do not have a DPPA permissible use. |