NIO Inc. Promptly Responds to Data Leakage
NIO Inc. has confirmed a data breach involving user and vehicle sales information sold online by third parties, affecting data prior to August 2021. The company has issued a public statement, launched a dedicated hotline, and is working with authorities to investigate the incident. NIO has taken responsibility for potential user losses related to this breach and reaffirms its commitment to data security. The company’s proactive approach aims to mitigate the incident's impact and restore user confidence in its data protection efforts.
- NIO is providing a dedicated hotline and email support to assist users affected by the data breach.
- The company is actively cooperating with governmental authorities to investigate the incident.
- The data breach raises concerns about user data security and trust in NIO's data management.
- Potential financial liabilities may arise from user losses due to the data leakage.
SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, today issued this press release in response to a recent incident related to NIO’s data security.
On December 20, 2022, the Company was made aware that certain information of users and vehicle sales in China before August 2021 were sold on the internet by third parties for illegal purposes.
NIO has issued a public statement in China related to the incident, including providing a dedicated hotline and an email address to respond to users’ queries regarding the data leakage. The Company has also undertaken the responsibilities for the loss that the users may incur in connection with the data leakage.
NIO deeply regrets this incident happened, and is doing everything possible to support its users. NIO continues to work with governmental authorities to investigate the incident and implement necessary measures to contain potential damages. NIO reaffirms its commitment to protecting data security and privacy of its users.
About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS. NIO’s product portfolio consists of the ES8, a six- or seven-seater flagship premium smart electric SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seater premium smart electric SUV, the ES6, a five-seater high-performance premium smart electric SUV, the EC6, a five-seater premium smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a flagship premium smart electric sedan, and the ET5, a mid-size premium smart electric sedan.
Safe Harbor Statement
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