HB 1502 - DIGEST

     Declares that the purpose of this act is to implement the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (Title XXX P.L. 103-322).

     Finds that the people have a right to expect that personal information maintained in motor vehicle and driver records will be used only for purposes relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle, for purposes of public safety, and as otherwise expressly required or permitted by law.

     Declares an intent of this act to protect the interests of individuals in their personal privacy by prohibiting the disclosure and use of personal information contained in their motor vehicle and driver records, except as authorized by those individuals or by law.

     Provides that any person requesting the disclosure of personal information from department records who knowingly misrepresents his or her identity or knowingly makes a false statement to the department on any application required to be submitted pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of false swearing, a gross misdemeanor, under RCW 9A.72.040.