Uber data breach renews calls for national reporting rule

Recent revelations about Uber’s data breach have prompted renewed calls from advocates for national data-breach law and notification rule, signaling growing momentum for congressional action.

The Center for Democracy and Technology was prompt in reiterating its call for a national standard in the wake of the Uber incident, reported Tuesday, adding to other recent high-profile data breaches.

“Pairing Equifax with Uber, this latest breach shows once again how the incentives aren't aligned for companies to be truly responsive to protecting...