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Can't wait for a class-action lawsuit. This is precisely why it makes sense to keep database data encrypted even to admins and why it makes sense for ride-shar

by omouse 10y ago

Can't wait for a class-action lawsuit. This is precisely why it makes sense to keep database data encrypted even to admins and why it makes sense for ride-sharing companies to be co-operatives or non-profits. Profit-seeking companies engage in bad behaviours all the time.

AlexandrB 10y ago
> Can't wait for a class-action lawsuit. Except Uber now has arbitration clauses in both it's driver and passenger service agreements. It remains to be seen how well it will hold up in court [1], but I wouldn't count my chickens yet. [1] https://consumerist.com/2016/08/02/judge-shreds-uber-says-company-cant-prove-riders-are-giving-up-right-to-sue/ https://consumerist.com/2016/08/02/judge-shreds-uber-says-co...