Uber collects facial images and derived biometric identifiers from drivers to verify your identity, which constitutes biometric data under several state laws with strict handling requirements.
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The collection and processing of biometric data serves as a mechanism for identity authentication and fraud detection within Uber's driver and delivery operations. This establishes the institutional basis for biometric data handling in the context of platform participant verification.
This provision means Uber captures and processes your facial geometry or comparable biometric identifiers as a condition of using the platform, which in some US states requires explicit written consent and gives you rights to request destruction of that data.
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We may attempt to verify your employment history or status through various methods, including third-party integrations or services. We may also utilize signals we may receive from your current or former employer.
You may give us your Identity Data, Contact Data, Financial Data, Profile Data, and other information by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, e-mail or otherwise.
telemetry information collected includes: (i) microservice settings, (ii) usage data and (iii) hardware environment.
"Uber collects biometric data or biometric information in the form of photos and facial verification data from drivers and delivery people for identity verification and fraud prevention purposes.Excerpt from Uber's Privacy Notice (Drivers and Delivery People)
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Biometric data collection directly engages the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and Washington's biometric privacy law.
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The collection and processing of biometric data serves as a mechanism for identity authentication and fraud detection within Uber's driver and delivery operations. This establishes the institutional basis for biometric data handling in the context of platform participant verification.
This provision means Uber captures and processes your facial geometry or comparable biometric identifiers as a condition of using the platform, which in some US states requires explicit written consent and gives you rights to request destruction of that data.
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