Marketing Restrictions

Under federal law, companies can access your driving records for certain marketing purposes only if the state has obtained express consent from the individual to release personal information for this purpose. Gone are the days when anyone could access your private information simply by ordering your driving record.

Bulk Mail Exemption with Consent

Today, federal and state privacy laws restrict who can view personal information on a driving record. One exemption is for companies engaged in bulk mail advertising.

As you probably know, marketers compile huge lists of people and addresses for the purpose of mass mailing unsolicited advertising to their homes. These advertisers will compile contact lists from many sources, including driving records.

However, most people are only granted access to the “public” information on a driving record, such as accidents, tickets, and license status. Private information, such as addresses, is restricted to a list of authorized personnel. Federal law permits states to release private information on driving records for the purpose of bulk mailing only when the state has obtained express consent from the individual to release personal information for this purpose.

If you have not given express consent, your personal information should not be revealed in this manner. Of course, there are many other ways marketers compile contact lists. Don’t assume that bulk mail found its way to your doorstep because of private information on your driving record.

What's On Your Driving Record?

If you’d like to know what’s in your driving record, you can take a moment now and order one for yourself. Obtaining your driving record online is secure and takes only a few minutes, so order yours today.