IN RE DIDI GLOBAL INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION

Document and request

The provided text is a letter submitted on behalf of Defendant DiDi Global Inc. The letter asks Judge Lewis A. Kaplan for permission to file under seal DiDi’s opposition to plaintiffs’ motion to compel production of documents withheld under Chinese blocking statutes, together with certain attached exhibits. The letter identifies Exhibits A through G and J as materials for which sealing was requested, although an earlier portion refers to Exhibits A through G and I.

Reasons offered for sealing

DiDi states that the opposition and exhibits contain commercially sensitive and confidential information about its business and operations, sensitive information concerning Chinese regulatory and governmental matters, and communications between plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel discussing confidential information. DiDi argues that disclosure could harm DiDi, violate or conflict with the confidentiality and protective order, and raise international-comity concerns. The letter also says that some documents discussed in the opposition had already been permitted to be filed under seal.

The letter cites the presumption that court filings should be publicly accessible and the principle that sealing must be narrowly tailored. It argues that confidential business information, personal privacy, attorney-client privilege, public safety, and international-comity concerns can justify sealing when supported by specific findings. DiDi maintains that its request would not significantly impair public access or the court’s ability to decide the motion to compel publicly.

Disposition

The provided text contains no order or other ruling granting, denying, or otherwise deciding DiDi’s sealing request. It ends with the request by DiDi’s counsel and does not state what Judge Kaplan decided. Accordingly, this document, as provided, is not a merits ruling on the underlying securities litigation or a disposition of the sealing motion.