IN RE DIDI GLOBAL INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION

Background

DiDi Global Inc. asked to file a redacted version of its opposition to Plaintiffs’ motion to compel, to file the Declaration of Sam Cleveland and certain attached exhibits under seal, and to file the Declaration of Calvin Liu under seal. DiDi asserted that these materials contained commercially sensitive information about its business operations and sensitive information concerning regulatory and governmental matters. It also relied on an existing confidentiality and protective order.

Sealing standard

The filing described the presumption that court records should generally be publicly accessible. It stated that sealing must be narrowly tailored and supported by specific findings showing that closure is necessary to protect a higher-value interest, such as confidential business information, personal privacy, attorney-client privilege, or public safety. DiDi argued that its request was narrowly tailored and would not significantly interfere with public access or the court’s ability to adjudicate the motion to compel publicly.

Ruling

Judge Valerie Figueredo endorsed the request as follows:

- The motion to seal was granted with respect to the documents filed at ECF Nos. 518 and 521. - Plaintiff was directed to file a version of ECF No. 520 with proposed redactions by August 29, 2025. - The Clerk was directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 15, permanently maintain the viewing restrictions at ECF Nos. 518 and 521, and provisionally maintain the restrictions at ECF No. 520.

The ruling addressed access to specified filings. It did not resolve the underlying securities claims or the motion to compel.