The companies do not hold credit card details,which is done externally,but do hand over details provided by commuters when they sign up.
Commuters who use the e-scooters to get around Brisbane are informed of the privacy requirements and the possibility of data transferral when they register to ride.
A spokeswoman for Beam said the Australian Privacy Act permits the holder of personal information to disclose it to a relevant enforcement body if it reasonably believes it to be necessary.
“This potential disclosure is covered off in our privacy notice,which all riders are made aware of via our website and app when signing up with Beam,” she said.
“When we receive a request for personal information,we follow a standard process that includes validating that it’s a genuine request from an enforcement body,and maintaining appropriate audit records.
“We consider the scope and rationale of the personal information request and ensure that any disclosure of personal information we make to an enforcement body is relevant and justifiable given the particular circumstances. And if need be,we push back on the amount of personal information we disclose.