Uber fined USD 324 mn over drivers’ data protection

admin admin | 08-28 00:20

Dutch data protection watchdog slapped fine on Uber for transferring personal details of European drivers.
The Dutch data protection watchdog slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine Monday on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection. Uber called the decision flawed and unjustified and said it would appeal.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the data transfers spanning more than two years amounted to a serious breach of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, which requires technical and organizational measures aimed at protecting user data.

“In Europe, the GDPR protects the fundamental rights of people, by requiring businesses and governments to handle personal data with due care,” Dutch DPA chairman Aleid Wolfsen said in a statement.

Uber insisted, “This flawed decision and extraordinary fine are completely unjustified. We will appeal and remain confident that common sense will prevail.”

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