Here is another example of (yet another) DMV sham. This one is being perpetrated by the state of Florida.
Apparently, the state of Florida's DMV sells the private information of the citizens' registered vehicles and licensed drivers "to make money."
A reported revenue of $63 million dollars was gained by the Florida DMV, while unsuspecting Floridans had no idea their private information was being used as a commodity for profit. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles claim they are not obligated to inform its residents about the practice and, also, claims that it is perfectly legal to sell the licensed driver's private information for profit.
Keep in mind, the residents have no idea that their personal information has been breached and being sold without their consent, to whom, what information is being sold, nor are they being offered any option to "opt out." I believe it is a law that businesses are required to inform consumers, and disclose what they may do with their private information collected.
What gives the DMV special privileges to trample upon the privacy rights of its licensed drivers and vehicle owners? Is a state's DMV immune to honoring a citizen's right to privacy?
HOW is this LEGAL?
It is being done behind their backs, for a profit, by a state institution which most of us believe should be trustworthy. In fact, it is an enforceable LAW of every state that citizens register and license their vehicles. We all must comply for driving privileges as residents of any state. But, is it LEGAL for states to MONOPOLIZE off the personal information of its citizens without their knowledge or consent?
I believe citizens have a right to know the DMV is making money off their personal information. Otherwise, the practice begins to resemble what most of us call "extortion" and/or "entrapment" with the use of force to comply, because it is a LAW to comply with the DMV?
I wonder how many other states are also practicing this illegally distorted way to gain revenue off the backs of their citizens, trampling all over their right to privacy?
Check these out:
"'Many North Carolinians turned privacy disclosure forms in to keep their names off a Division of Motor Vehicles list that's sold to marketing companies, but that list is just the tip of the iceberg.'"
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/127292/
FL agency sells drivers’ license information
"'Earlier this year, the courts ruled that selling your information is legal.'
"'That's just one step closer to national registration, big brother and anyone can have all of your information at a click of a mouse," says Fort Myers resident Mandalin Paul.'"
http://www.abc-7.com/story/15124857/2011/07/21/fl-agency-sells-drivers-license-information
Fox report video:
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1069503187001/state-cashing-in-on-drivers-personal-information
How do you feel about this?
(I would feel betrayed and deceived that the DMV of any state would jeopardize the security of my personal information without my consent and knowledge. As far as I am concerned, it is an infringement on my personal right to privacy by a supposedly "trusted" state government agency. They have a fiduciary responsibility to protect my personal information.)Do you mind if the DMV makes money off your personal information without your knowledge or consent?
(I am not a free commodity by which my personal information should be traded for personal or commercial gain without my consent and knowledge.)Do you expect the DMV to at least offer an "opt-out" form?
(At the very least, I would expect to be able to opt-out and prevent my personal information to be kept private. If I wanted to sell my personal information, I think that should be my decision. Not the DMV's.)
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