Yahoo Is Under Scrutiny for Delaying Disclosure of Its Massive Data Breach

The SEC is reportedly investigating

Just like consumers' data histories never fully disappear, the same goes for companies and their data woes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating whether Yahoo's decision to delay disclosure of its massive data security breaches last year complied with civil securities laws. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the investigation centers on whether the tech company let investors know soon enough after learning of being hacked.

According to the Journal, the investigation is focused on a breach in 2014, when at least 500 million users' profiles were compromised.

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