Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. – €10,000,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2023)
Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. were fined for not providing clear information about user rights regarding cookies. This ruling is significant as it shows that transparency in data practices is crucial for user trust. Companies must communicate clearly about how they use cookies.
What happened
Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. were fined for unclear cookie information and not adequately informing users about their rights.
Who was affected
Uber users whose data practices were not transparently communicated were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Uber violated GDPR by failing to provide clear and accessible information regarding user rights related to cookies.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that businesses must be transparent about their data practices. Clear communication about cookie usage is essential to maintain user trust and comply with data protection regulations.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Entities Involved
The case concerns transparency and accessibility issues related to data subject rights under GDPR, with no specific mention of cookie or consent violations.
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
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. - Netherlands (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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