Bank to Pay $50 Million for Violating Drivers' Privacy
According to EPIC, a bank has been ordered to pay $50 million by a federal District Court for violating the Drivers Privacy Protection Act.
EPIC states that frmo 2000 to 2003, Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust bought 656,600 names and addresses for use in direct marketing from the from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
In 2004, the District Court ruled the plaintiff had to show actual damages in order to receive DPPA. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that finding.
EPIC states that frmo 2000 to 2003, Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust bought 656,600 names and addresses for use in direct marketing from the from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
In 2004, the District Court ruled the plaintiff had to show actual damages in order to receive DPPA. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that finding.
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