Uber is facing government scrutiny around the world in the wake of its admission it concealed a massive data breach affecting 57 million drivers and passengers. Uber concealed massive hack that exposed data of 57m users and drivers Read moreThe global nature of the breach exposes Uber to potential liability in numerous jurisdictions. Uber reached a settlement with the FTC over privacy and data security issues in August. Massive hack cover-up revealed Uber admits concealing a 2016 breach that exposed the data of 57 million Uber customers and drivers, failing to disclose the hack to regulators or affected individuals. US courts are divided over how to handle class action suits involving data breach suits.

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 21:41 UTC