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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this article:
(a) “Division” means the division of motor vehicles;
(b) “Disclose” means to make available or make known information contained in a motor vehicle record to any person, organization or entity;
(c) “Individual record” is a motor vehicle record which contains personal information about a designated person who is the subject of the record as identified in a request;
(d) “Motor vehicle record” means any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit, a motor vehicle registration, a motor vehicle title or an identification document issued by the division of motor vehicles or other state or local agency authorized to issue any such form of credential;
(e) “Person” means an individual, organization or entity, but does not include the state or an agency thereof;
(f) “Personal information” means information that identifies a person, including his or her photograph or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, name, address excluding the five-digit zip code, telephone number and medical or disability information. Personal information does not include information on vehicle accidents, driving or equipment related violations and driver's license or registration status;
(g) “Record” includes any book, paper, photograph, photostat, card, film, tape, recording, electronic data, printout or other documentary material regardless of physical form or characteristic.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 17A. Motor Vehicle Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Antitheft Provisions § 17A-2A-3. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-17a-motor-vehicle-administration-registration-certificate-of-title-and-antitheft-provisions/wv-code-sect-17a-2a-3/
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