Uber Privacy Pact Shows New Enforcement Role For State AGs

Scott L. Vernick was quoted in the Law360 article, "Uber Privacy Pact Shows New Enforcement Role for State AGs." Full text can be found in the January 11, 2016, issue, but a synopsis is below.

A recent settlement between the New York attorney general and Uber over alleged tracking of passengers and exposure of drivers' personal data demonstrates that state regulators are able to use the powers granted to them under state breach notification laws to fill gaps left by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The requirements of the deal, including limiting access to geolocation information through encryption and employee monitoring, are in line with agreements the FTC has reached with businesses over the years.