39 :10B-8 Persons permitted to retrieve data relative to recording device.

39 :10B-8  Persons permitted to retrieve data relative to recording device.

   2. a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, no person, except the owner of the motor vehicle that contains the recording device, or the owner's representative, may retrieve, obtain, or use data recorded, stored, or transmitted from the recording device, unless:

   (1)   The owner of the motor vehicle, or the owner's representative, consents to the duration and scope of data retrieval, retention, and use, prior to or at the time the data is retrieved, obtained, or used;

   (2)   The recorded data is retrieved or obtained by a law enforcement officer pursuant to a search warrant issued by a judge of the Superior Court or upon order by a court of competent jurisdiction or, except for recorded data concerning vehicle location, a grand jury subpoena;

   (3)   The recorded data is used for the purpose of improving motor vehicle safety, security, performance, operation, compliance with traffic laws, or traffic management, including for medical research on physical reaction to motor vehicle accidents, provided that the identity of the owner, operator or other occupant of the motor vehicle is not disclosed with respect to the data.  For the purposes of this paragraph, the disclosure of a vehicle identification number with the last six numbers deleted shall not constitute disclosure of the identity of the owner, operator, or other occupant;

   (4)   The recorded data is retrieved or obtained by a licensed new motor vehicle dealer, a motor vehicle repair or servicing facility and a technician or mechanic at such a facility, or the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, and used for the sole purpose of diagnosing, servicing, or repairing the motor vehicle;

   (5)   The recorded data is accessed by an emergency response provider and used for the sole purpose of determining the need for or facilitating an emergency medical response in the event of a motor vehicle crash, and assisting the emergency response provider in performing its duties; or

   (6)   The recorded data is retrieved or obtained pursuant to a legally proper discovery request or order in a civil action.

   b.   Any person who retrieves or obtains recorded data, except a law enforcement officer who retrieves or obtains the recorded data pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection a. of this section, shall not further disclose such data, except that a person may further disclose recorded data pursuant to paragraph (3) , (4) , or (5) of subsection a. of this section if the identity of the owner, operator, or other occupant of the motor vehicle is not disclosed , or the owner of the motor vehicle, or the owner's representative, consents to the additional disclosure prior to it being further disclosed.

   c.   Recorded data may be retrieved, obtained, and used by a subscription service provider pursuant to a subscription service agreement if the agreement discloses that the data may be recorded, stored, and transmitted.

   L.2015, c.60, s.2.