§ 17A-2A-3 — Definitions

As used in this article:

(a) "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles;

(b) "Disclose" means to make available or make known information contained in a motor vehicle record to any person, organization or entity;

(c) "Individual record" is a motor vehicle record which contains personal information about a designated person who is the subject of the record as identified in a request;

(d) "Motor vehicle record" means any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit, a motor vehicle registration, a motor vehicle title or an identification document issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles or other state or local agency authorized to issue any such form of credential;

(e) "Person" means an individual, organization or entity, but does not include the state or an agency thereof;

(f) "Personal information" means information that identifies a person, including his or her photograph or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, name, address excluding the five-digit zip code, telephone number and medical or disability information. Personal information does not include information on vehicle accidents, driving or equipment related violations and driver's license or registration status;

(g) "Record" includes any book, paper, photograph, photostat, card, film, tape, recording, electronic data, printout or other documentary material regardless of physical form or characteristic.

Legislative History

1996 Reg. Sess., SB381