Can an employer give your drive’s license number to anyone?
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Can an employer give your drive’s license number to anyone?
My safety director told me he gave my
driver’s license number to some lady
that called in. Is that legal?
Asked on November 27, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It was not legal. Your driver's license number is considered protected protected personally identifiable information under your state's Personal Information Protection Act. If you suffer any loss or damage from this (e.g. identity theft), you could sue your employer for the loss.
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