Court Upholds Conviction of Former Uber Security Chief in Data Breach Cover-Up Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld the conviction of Joe Sullivan, former Uber security chief, who was found guilty in 2022 of covering up a significant data breach and obstructing a regulatory investigation into Uber’s security measures. Despite being sentenced to probation and community service instead of imprisonment by Judge William Orrick, Sullivan sought to appeal his conviction. The appellate court’s decision, authored by Judge Margaret McKeown, highlights the critical nature of transparency, particularly when addressing security failures. For further insights, read the detailed account on Law.com’s article.