Uber · Uber Privacy Notice

Criminal Background Check Data Collection and Use

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Why it matters

Criminal record data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information, and its collection, retention, and use in automated eligibility decisions creates significant risk of discriminatory impact and regulatory liability under the FCRA.

Consumer impact

Uber's driver privacy policy enables extensive and continuous data collection including precise real-time geolocation even when the app is backgrounded, biometric identity verification data, financial account details, and criminal background check results — all of which are shared with a wide range of third parties including insurers, government authorities, and advertising partners. Drivers have limited ability to opt out of core data collection practices since most are tied to contractual necessity for platform access, meaning refusing consent may mean losing access to the platform entirely. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by navigating to Privacy Settings within the Uber driver app.

Applicable agencies

  • CFPB
    The CFPB enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which governs how background check (consumer report) data is collected, used, and disclosed in employment-equivalent contexts including gig platform onboarding.
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  • FTC
    The FTC shares FCRA enforcement authority and has taken action against background check companies and users of consumer reports for improper adverse action procedures and data misuse.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Uber Privacy Notice
Entity
Uber
Document last updated
March 14, 2026
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First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000763
Document ID
CA-D-00110
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Entity: Uber | Document: Uber Privacy Notice | Record: CA-P-000763
Captured: 2026-04-01 14:28:44 UTC | SHA-256: d168dfc12e5cb6ec…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/uber/uber-privacy-notice/criminal-background-check-data-collection-and-use/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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