Bill > S0942

This bill, known as the "Driver Privacy Act," amends Florida's motor vehicle operator privacy laws by expanding protections for personal information collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The bill prohibits the sale or sharing of motor vehicle records, personal information, and email addresses with third-party companies (defined as marketing firms, debt collectors, insurance companies, or data brokers), as well as foreign countries of concern or foreign principals. It defines several key terms, including "secure login credentials" and "public-facing portal," and maintains existing confidentiality provisions for emergency contact information and login credentials. The bill establishes penalties for unauthorized use or release of information, specifically a non-criminal fine of up to $2,000 for entities that misuse information from the Driver and Vehicle Information Database. The provisions apply retroactively, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain exemptions subject to future legislative review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/942