Lyft shares driver names, photos, vehicle details, and location with riders, and also shares driver information with third-party service providers who support Lyft's operations.
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Drivers' personal identifying information including real-time location is shared with riders and third-party vendors, which creates specific privacy and safety considerations for drivers as a distinct user group whose data is more broadly disclosed than riders' data.
Interpretive note: The policy does not enumerate which specific third-party partners receive driver data or for what specific purposes beyond generic service support, creating uncertainty about the full scope of disclosure.
Evolved from 'Driver Background Check and Identity Data Sharing' with expanded scope to include photo, vehicle details, and third-party service provider sharing; now includes detailed excerpt.
View full change record →If you drive for Lyft, your personal information including your photo, vehicle details, and location is shared with passengers and with third-party service partners, which may have implications for your personal safety and data privacy beyond what standard riders experience.
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"If you are a driver, we may share your name, photo, vehicle details, and location with riders during and after a trip. We may also share your information with third-party partners who provide services on our behalf.Excerpt from Lyft's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Driver data sharing implicates CCPA/CPRA insofar as drivers are California residents whose personal information is shared with third parties.
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Drivers' personal identifying information including real-time location is shared with riders and third-party vendors, which creates specific privacy and safety considerations for drivers as a distinct user group whose data is more broadly disclosed than riders' data.
If you drive for Lyft, your personal information including your photo, vehicle details, and location is shared with passengers and with third-party service partners, which may have implications for your personal safety and data privacy beyond what standard riders experience.
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