Uber admits 2016 data breach cover-up in deal with DOJ
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Jeff Dale2022-07-25T19:08:00
Ridesharing company Uber reached a nonprosecution agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a criminal investigation into its 2016 data breach and subsequent cover-up.
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