This bill aims to enhance the confidentiality of driver's license information in New Hampshire by establishing strict restrictions and penalties for unauthorized handling of such data. It amends RSA 260:14, II by inserting new subparagraphs that prohibit the copying, retaining, or scanning of driver's licenses for non-governmental purposes, while allowing their display for identity verification in compliance with governmental requirements. Additionally, it specifies that corporate policies cannot permit the retention of personal information from government documents.

The bill also introduces severe penalties for violations, categorizing the unauthorized release or use of retained information as a misdemeanor for individuals and a felony for entities. It imposes a minimum fine of $100,000 for misuse of personal identification, along with a requirement for lifetime identity theft protection for affected individuals. In the event of a data breach involving illegally retained information, a fine of $100,000 per compromised individual will be enforced. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 260:14