Yes, your information of shared with companies who insure your vehicle or who repair  your vehicle after a collision.
Do one of the above apply to you? Have you had an accident or does your vehicle need repair?
This does not apply to me, I have not had an accident.
Can someone access my information or my vehicle information by using a Pay-Per-Search facility?
Yes, In accordance with NY State law anyone using this method has to apply to DMV and sign an agreement identifying their permissible use under the DPPA. Searches cost $7 each. Searches are usually done by insurance companies, who have to rate and monitor drivers or investigate claims. Searches are also done by employers who are required by monitor their employers driving records.
Why to Insurance Companies need this information, I can give it to them myself?
If you apply for insurance online you would expect a rate quote within minutes. To do this insurance companies need to have access to your information instantly. To provide this kind of service insurance companies need access to DMV information so a direct pay-per-search service has been provided to companies. They are able to check your driving history and therefore provide you with a quote almost immediately.
What if my driving history is not correct?
If you feel the information is not correct you would have to purchase your driver record and send it to the insurance company before they could issue you with a quote. This practice would slow down the process and probably be very inconvenient.
Is it possible to get this information in person? If I visited your offices could I get this information immediately?
Yes, that is possible. You can visit the office and request the information at the counter. Anyone can visit the office and purchase a driver license record so long as the requestor provide sufficient identification and can identify one and only one record that is required.
What if I am a Hazardous Materials Driver?