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Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 802 § 802.278 — Retention of collision reports by law enforcement agencies; disclosure of

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 802 ·
Oregon Code § 802.278 · Enacted · Last updated March 01, 2026
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Retention of collision reports by law enforcement agencies; disclosure of nonpersonal information. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 811.747. (b) “Personal information” means the following information that identifies an individual: (A) A Social Security number; (B) A driver license number or identification card number issued by this state or another jurisdiction; (C) A passport number or other identification number issued by the United States; and (D) A financial account number, credit card number or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account, or any other information or combination of information that a person reasonably knows or should know would permit access to the individual’s financial account. (2) Law enforcement agencies may: (a) Retain copies of police reports submitted to the Department of Transportation under ORS 810.460; and (b) Share information in the police reports that is not personal information with service providers contracted by the agencies to aid the agencies. [2025 c.319 §4] TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAMS AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
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