Uber's $324 Million Fine by Netherlands: A European Union Data Protection Case
Uber's $324 Million Penalty in the Netherlands
The Hague, Netherlands — The Dutch data protection authority imposed a €290 million ($324 million) fine on Uber for transferring European drivers' personal details to the United States inadequately.
Impact of the Fine on Uber
According to the Dutch Data Protection Authority, the data transfers occurred over two years and represent a serious violation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation. This regulation mandates technical and organizational measures to safeguard user data from breaches.
Reactions and Next Steps
Uber has criticized the ruling as flawed and plans to appeal, a move that could have significant implications for data governance in the European Union.
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