Lyft · Lyft Privacy Policy

Driver Background Check and Identity Data Sharing

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Why it matters

Drivers' sensitive personal data including criminal history and identity documents is shared with multiple third parties outside of Lyft's direct control.

Consumer impact

Lyft collects extensive personal data including real-time GPS location, trip history, payment information, device identifiers, and communications, which are used for service delivery, targeted advertising, and shared with third-party partners. Drivers are subject to additional data collection including background check results, identity verification, and insurance-related information sharing. You can opt out of certain data sharing for advertising purposes by visiting Lyft's privacy settings in the app or submitting a request through Lyft's privacy portal at https://privacy.lyft.com.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Drivers can submit a data access request at https://privacy.lyft.com to see what personal information Lyft has shared with background check and insurance partners.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which governs how background check data is collected, used, and shared with third parties.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Lyft Privacy Policy
Entity
Lyft
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000848
Document ID
CA-D-00138
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Entity: Lyft | Document: Lyft Privacy Policy | Record: CA-P-000848
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:30:17 UTC | SHA-256: 0ba6c1ae2b39729a…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lyft/lyft-privacy-policy/driver-background-check-and-identity-data-sharing/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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