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H 5130

DMV, disclosure of personal information

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Brewer and 6 co-sponsors

South Carolina bill restricts DMV from sharing personal driver data without explicit consent, enhancing privacy protections for sensitive registration and licensing information.

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Crawford, J.Moore, Guest
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Bill Summary · H 5130

Legislative bill overview

H 5130 restricts the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles from disclosing certain personal information obtained during vehicle registration and licensing processes without explicit consent. The bill establishes privacy protections for sensitive data collected by the DMV, likely addressing concerns about unauthorized data sharing or sale of driver information to third parties.

Why is this important

DMVs collect extensive personal data—names, addresses, Social Security numbers, photographs—that has significant commercial and security value. Without clear restrictions, this information can be sold to data brokers, marketers, or insurance companies, creating privacy risks and potential identity theft vulnerabilities. The bill addresses growing public concern about government data privacy in an era of increased data commercialization.

Potential points of contention

  • Law enforcement access: Bill language unclear on whether police, federal agencies, or court-ordered requests would still access DMV data, creating tension between privacy rights and public safety/criminal investigation needs
  • Business impact: Insurance companies, automobile manufacturers, and marketing firms rely on DMV data; restrictions could increase costs or limit their services
  • Implementation costs: DMV systems retrofitting to enforce consent-based disclosure may require significant taxpayer funding with unclear budget provisions in the bill

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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