Uber Technologies, Inc. Data Breach

On November 21, 2017, Uber Technologies, Inc., (“Uber”) announced that it was the target of a cyber-attack in October 2016, and as a result, certain individuals and drivers may have had certain personal information stolen.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals who may have been subject to the recently disclosed data breach.  Specifically, Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is investigating whether Uber was negligent, and whether that negligence led to the data breach that compromised the personal information of certain customers and drivers.

About Uber, Inc.

Uber Technologies Inc. is a global transportation technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Alleged Wrongful Conduct

According to the New York Times, Uber disclosed on November 21, 2017, that hackers had stolen the personal data of “57 million driver and rider accounts.” The breach allegedly exposed the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of Uber customers and in addition, compromised personal information of over 7 million drivers. By waiting over a year to disclose the breach, Uber may have prevented its customers from taking immediate measures to protect their private information.

If you were a customer or driver prior to October 2016, and believe your personal information may have been compromised and would like to learn more about our investigation, please fill out our online form, or contact us today at 888-299-7706 or by email at [email protected].