Uber hires lawyer to scrutinise data policies The executive later apologised for the comments, saying they were "borne out of frustration during an informal debate over what I feel is sensationalistic media coverage of the company I am proud to work for" and "do not reflect my actual views and have no relation to the company's views or approach." But Uber has also faced accusations that its data policies are not strong enough from other quarters. On Wednesday a San Francisco entrepreneur said he had considered legal action against the company after his location in an Uber vehicle was allegedly broadcast to a room of party-goers without his permission, though he eventually decided against suing.