You can probably trust Uber just about as much as you can trust the TLC. The only real difference is that Uber has a bit more real--time data they can mine. Eve

You can probably trust Uber just about as much as you can trust the TLC. The only real difference is that Uber has a bit more real--time data they can mine. Even if you only pay for your cabs in cash, your privacy can be compromised by pick up/drop off point meta data (http://research.neustar.biz/2014/09/15/riding-with-the-stars-passenger-privacy-in-the-nyc-taxicab-dataset/ http://research.neustar.biz/2014/09/15/riding-with-the-stars...). Then what about all the other plethora of apps and OS features that do background location tracking. Can we trust them? I think this problem really goes beyond Uber and touches on something fundamental about how we can maintain privacy when everyday technology asks for so much more personal information to operate..... Maybe we need more robust data privacy laws. Maybe we need better technology that allows for identity obfuscation or anonymity. Maybe we need to mature as a society so transparency is less likely to lead to harassment, violence or discrimination. Maybe it is a combination of all of the above. I just don't think you should leave it up to Uber.