Cause of Action .—
A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.
Remedies .—
The court may award—
actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;
punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;
reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXX, § 300002(a)108 Stat. 2101 (Added , , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 300003 of Pub. L. 103–322section 2721 of this titleSection effective on the date that is 3 years after , with provisions relating to release of personal information before the effective date and compliance after such date, see , set out as a note under .