Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. – €10,000,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2023)
Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. were fined EUR 10 million for not providing clear information about how long they keep drivers' data and where it goes. This is important because it shows that companies must be transparent about data practices. Small businesses should ensure they clearly communicate their data policies to users.
What happened
Uber failed to provide sufficient information about the storage period of drivers' data and the countries where it was transferred.
Who was affected
Around 120,000 drivers working for Uber in Europe were affected by the lack of information.
What the authority found
The Dutch DPA ruled that Uber did not meet transparency requirements under GDPR, making it difficult for drivers to access their data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning for companies to prioritize transparency in their data practices. Small businesses should ensure their privacy policies are clear and accessible.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Entities Involved
The case focuses on transparency and accessibility of data subject rights, with minimal relevance to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
11 December 2023
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€10,000,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-7580About this data
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