The proposed bill, titled the "Driver Privacy Act," aims to enhance the privacy of motor vehicle operators by amending section 119.0712 of the Florida Statutes. It introduces several definitions, including "foreign country of concern," "foreign principal," "motor vehicle record," "public-facing portal," "secure login credentials," and "third-party company." The bill prohibits the sale or sharing of personal information and email addresses from motor vehicle records with third-party companies, foreign countries of concern, or foreign principals. It also establishes penalties for third-party companies that misuse or release this information for unauthorized purposes and allows for retroactive application of these provisions.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of personal information contained in motor vehicle records, aligning with the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act. It specifies that email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are exempt from public records laws and cannot be sold or shared. The bill also includes provisions for the confidentiality of emergency contact information and secure login credentials, while imposing fines for unauthorized use of information from the Driver and Vehicle Information Database. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 357 Filed: 119.0712