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This bill revises the Montana Driver Privacy Protection Act to enhance protections for personal information in motor vehicle records. The bill requires express consent from individuals to be obtained on a department-prescribed form before their personal information can be disclosed, and adds a new definition for "requester" to clarify who can request such information. It introduces provisions for individual and class action lawsuits against requesters who misuse disclosed information, allowing harmed parties to seek punitive damages, costs, and attorney fees. The bill mandates that the department maintain a comprehensive list of requesters, documenting the scope and disposition of their information requests. The legislation strengthens existing restrictions on the use and disclosure of personal information, requiring requesters to keep detailed records of any information they receive and limiting how that information can be used. Key definitions are clarified, including what constitutes "personal information" and "highly restricted personal information," and the bill specifies various permitted uses for accessing motor vehicle records, such as for government agencies, law enforcement, insurance investigations, and other specific business or research purposes. These changes aim to provide greater privacy protections for individuals and create more accountability for those seeking access to personal motor vehicle record information.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0908