In some states or regions, Lyft may collect biometric data such as facial scans, subject to what local law allows.
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Biometric identifiers are unique and permanent; their collection and potential misuse carry significant privacy risks, and laws like Illinois BIPA impose strict requirements including written consent and data retention schedules before any biometric data may be collected.
Interpretive note: The policy does not specify which jurisdictions trigger biometric collection, the specific purposes for which biometric data is used, or the retention and destruction schedules, creating interpretive uncertainty about the practical scope of this provision.
If you are in a jurisdiction such as Illinois where biometric privacy laws apply, Lyft may collect biometric data including facial geometry, and the policy's reference to collection 'as permitted by applicable law' suggests the scope of collection varies by location, which consumers may not easily verify.
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"In certain jurisdictions, we may collect biometric data about you, such as facial geometry scans or other biometric identifiers, as permitted by applicable law.— Excerpt from Lyft's Lyft Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Illinois BIPA requires written informed consent before collecting biometric identifiers, a publicly available written retention and destruction policy, and prohibits sale or profit from biometric data. Texas CUBI and Washington's biometric law impose analogous requirements. CPRA includes biometric data in the definition of sensitive personal information. The FTC has indicated that biometric data warrants heightened scrutiny under Section 5 of the FTC Act. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: High. The policy's broad assertion that biometric data may be collected 'as permitted by applicable law' without specifying the purposes, retention periods, or destruction schedules creates material exposure under BIPA, which requires written consent prior to collection and a publicly available retention policy. Failure to comply with BIPA has resulted in significant class action settlements in Illinois. JURISDICTION FLAGS: Illinois (BIPA private right of action, statutory damages of $1,000-$5,000 per violation), Texas (CUBI enforcement by AG), Washington, California (CPRA sensitive data), and any jurisdiction where Lyft uses facial recognition or similar technology for identity verification. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: If third-party vendors process biometric data on Lyft's behalf, data processing agreements must satisfy BIPA's prohibition on disclosure to third parties without consent and without a data processing agreement. Vendor assessments should confirm biometric data handling, retention, and destruction practices. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should verify that written consent forms for biometric data collection have been implemented in all BIPA-covered jurisdictions prior to collection, and that a publicly accessible retention and destruction schedule has been published. Privacy notices should specify the purpose and duration of biometric data retention. Data mapping should identify all systems storing biometric identifiers.
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Biometric identifiers are unique and permanent; their collection and potential misuse carry significant privacy risks, and laws like Illinois BIPA impose strict requirements including written consent and data retention schedules before any biometric data may be collected.
If you are in a jurisdiction such as Illinois where biometric privacy laws apply, Lyft may collect biometric data including facial geometry, and the policy's reference to collection 'as permitted by applicable law' suggests the scope of collection varies by location, which consumers may not easily verify.
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