Where: California
What data is being sold? California Department of Motor Vehicles sells drivers’ personal information
How much is the California DMV selling for? $50 million/year
Who is buying the data?
- data brokers like LexisNexis
- consumer credit reporting agency like Experian
- private investigators
Are states stopping the practice? Yes, New Jersey is no longer selling data to buyer’s who abuse the data
Vice | DMVs Are Selling Your Data to Private Investigators
Vice | The California DMV Is Making $50M a Year Selling Drivers’ Personal Information