The bill revises the Montana Driver Privacy Protection Act by introducing several key changes aimed at enhancing the protection of personal information contained in motor vehicle records. It mandates that express consent for the disclosure of personal information must be obtained using a form prescribed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to pursue both individual and class action lawsuits against requesters who misuse disclosed information, and it requires the Department to maintain a list of all requesters who submit applications for personal information, which will be subject to public records laws.

Furthermore, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify definitions related to personal information and the conditions under which it can be disclosed. It specifies that personal information can only be disclosed for certain permitted uses and emphasizes the need for requesters to demonstrate express consent from the individuals whose information is being sought. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that requesters maintain records of any personal information sold or disclosed, thereby promoting accountability and transparency in the handling of sensitive data.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515