A major victory for consumer privacy has been handed down by a US appeals court, ruling that a New York City law requiring food delivery apps to share customer data with the city is unconstitutional. The law, which was enacted in 2020, aimed to help the city track and regulate the food delivery industry, but it was challenged by companies like Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash, who argued that the law would compromise customer data and stifle innovation. The appeals court has sided with the companies, citing concerns over the city's ability to access sensitive customer information, including names, addresses, and credit card numbers. This decision has significant implications for the food delivery industry and consumer data protection nationwide.
NYC law on sharing food delivery apps' data unconstitutional, US appeals court rules Reuters
