Friday, 24 March, 2023

U.S. settlement allows Uber to avoid prosecution for covering up 2016 hacking

<p>In order to avoid criminal prosecution, Uber Technologies agreed to take responsibility for concealing a 2016 data breach that affected 57 million users and drivers. After appointing new executive leadership that &quot;set a strong tone from the top&quot; about ethics and compliance, Uber allegedly waited roughly a year to notify the hack, according to U.S. Attorney Stephanie Hinds in San Francisco.</p>