TaskRabbit collects government-issued ID documents, social security or tax identification numbers, and criminal background check results from certain users, primarily Taskers.
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The collection of social security numbers, government photo ID, and criminal history represents some of the most sensitive categories of personal data, and their exposure in a breach or unauthorized disclosure carries significant identity theft and discrimination risk.
Taskers and certain other users are required to submit government ID documents, tax identification numbers, and background check results including criminal violations to use the platform; misuse or breach of these data categories could result in identity theft or financial harm.
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"Identity Information, such as your date of birth, and depending on where you reside, your social security, tax ID number, VAT ID number, or social insurance number, and photo of your ID document such as your passport, local ID, or driver's license. Background Check Information, such as results of your background check which may include any criminal violations.Excerpt from TaskRabbit's Privacy Policy
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The collection of social security numbers, government photo ID, and criminal history represents some of the most sensitive categories of personal data, and their exposure in a breach or unauthorized disclosure carries significant identity theft and discrimination risk.
Taskers and certain other users are required to submit government ID documents, tax identification numbers, and background check results including criminal violations to use the platform; misuse or breach of these data categories could result in identity theft or financial harm.
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