Tech company hires Apple privacy lawyer

Apple counsel specializing in privacy law, Sabrina Ross, has just joined Uber. She joins Catherine Tassi, the former head of data protection at Facebook, who joined Uber last August.

According to recode, Ross is the fourth attorney hired by Tassi for the legal privacy team, and she plans to hire more. The group works with data security engineers, members of the products, as well as Uber’s new chief of security, Joe Sullivan.

Before moving to Apple, Ross’s focus was on privacy and data security compliance as an associate at the Sidley Austin law firm. She’s certified through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

At Uber, she’ll specifically work on privacy aspects of regulatory and policy issues. She’ll also be reviewing the privacy practices of Uber’s partnerships with companies like Spotify, Starwood and American Express.

Uber has been increasing its focus on privacy since news surfaced that it didn’t have systems in place to keep its corporate employees from accessing passenger’s locations after they had requested a ride.

Tassi said said her team was reviewing privacy practices more comprehensively throughout the company and has continued to develop its technical system controlling employee access of rider data.