Q: I get my REAL ID. I've a affirmation code and solely must go the DMV to point out my paperwork and full the method. I'm a bit apprehensive concerning the Social Safety quantity half. California is, I imagine, recognized to have probably the most outdated pc methods on the planet. Will my social safety quantity be up on the market on the darkish net as soon as it's within the DMV’s database?
Tom Holman
A: The DMV says it has sturdy safety measures in place to guard in opposition to unauthorized entry, use and disclosure of private info, equivalent to Social Safety numbers. The safety measures embrace however should not restricted to encryption software program, firewall safety, and limiting entry to info solely to approved group members whose work requires it.
All DMV workers are skilled every year in privateness and data safety, and the DMV conducts periodic audits to make sure that correct info administration insurance policies and procedures are being adopted.
Extra info will be discovered at dmv.ca.gov/portal/privacy-and-security/.
Q: Just lately, I had an excellent environment friendly go to to the Pleasanton DMV after I was there to get my Actual ID. I had an early morning appointment and was out and in inside a couple of minutes.
I positioned my pockets on the counter as I labored by means of thumbprints, money funds and such. And I left my pockets on the counter after I left the DMV.
I noticed nicely into the day that I had misplaced my pockets. Once I went again to the DMV, I used to be acknowledged by the girl on the counter, who notified her supervisor. I had an enormous sigh of reduction when the supervisor got here out and handed me my pockets.
A buyer had turned my pockets in to the DMV workers. The workers accounted for the cash in my pockets and gave me a receipt, a typical process there for cash left behind. In gratitude, I wished to contribute to a lunch kitty, however the workplace had no such factor.
The honesty of everybody concerned on this incident strengthens my perception that we're surrounded by good folks. I tip my hat to the client who turned in my pockets and to the DMV workers for safekeeping it. If the client and DMV workers concerned are studying this, thanks!
Shankar, Pleasanton
A: And…
Q: Kudos to the DMV. My son and his new spouse went to the DMV in Sacramento so his spouse may get her license together with her new final title. They had been out and in in 10 minutes.
Scott Wheeler, Nice Hill
A: It's a must to like this, quick, useful service, and secure wallets, if left behind.
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