New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER
Subchapter L - Public Access To Records
Part 161 - Access To Personal Information
Section 161.1 - Purpose and scope

Universal Citation: 15 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 161.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) It is the responsibility and the intent of the Department of Motor Vehicles to fully comply with the provisions of article 6-A of the Public Officers Law, the Personal Privacy Protection Law.

(b) The department shall maintain in its records only such personal information that is relevant and necessary to accomplish a purpose of the department that is required to be accomplished by statute or executive order, or to implement a program specifically authorized by law.

(c) Personal information will be collected, whenever practicable, directly from the person to whom the information pertains.

(d) The department seeks to ensure that all records pertaining to or used with respect to individuals are accurate, relevant, timely and complete.

(e) This Part provides information regarding the procedures by which members of the public may assert rights granted by the Personal Privacy Protection Law.

(f) This Part shall not apply to information provided under sections 202 and 354 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

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