Recode reports the Federal Trade Commission is looking into some of Uber's data-handling practices. According to "four sources familiar with the matter," the agency may be looking into "data-handling mishaps," potentially "including employees' misuse of 'god view,'" a tool that had previously let employees closely track individual riders, such as politicians and celebrities. It is not clear whether an official investigation is underway, but "the scrutiny could easily blossom into a full-fledged legal complaint against Uber," the report states. The news comes at a bad time for the company, as it was also revealed this week that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence. The Department of Justice is also reportedly looking into Uber's use of its Greyball program, which allegedly helped it circumvent scrutiny from local transportation regulators. 
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