VEH.3.7.030 Limitations on Disclosure

(a) In providing copies under this section of any written information collected or prepared under this law which consists in whole or in part of the personal identifiers of 10 or more persons, the department may not disclose a personal identifier of any person who has made a designation that his or her personal identifiers may not be disclosed as provided in this section.

(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to any of the following:

(1) A person receiving a registration list under Section VEH.3.7.020(a) and Section VEH.3.7.020(b) to perform a legally authorized function.

(2) A law enforcement agency

(3) An insurer authorized to write property and casualty insurance in the State of Wisconsin or an agent of the insurer, if the insurer or agent uses the personal identifier designated for non-disclosure under Section VEH.3.2.050(b) for purposes of issuing or renewing a policy and related underwriting, billing or processing or paying a claim.

(4) A person obtaining registration or title information for use in the conduct of a vehicle recall by the manufacturer of the vehicle or an agent of the manufacturer, if the person uses the personal identifiers designated for nondisclosure under Section VEH.3.2.050(b).

(c) Any person who has received under par. (b) a personal identifier of any person who has made a designation under Section VEH.3.2.050(b) shall keep the personal identifier confidential and may not disclose it except for a purpose applicable to that person under par. (b).

(1) Any person who willfully discloses a personal identifier in violation of this section may be subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.

(2) Any person who willfully requests or obtains a personal identifier from the department under this subsection under false pretenses may be required to forfeit not more than $500 for each violation.