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 their cookie practices. The ruling emphasizes the need for companies to be transparent about how they use cookies and personal data. This is crucial for building trust with users.
What happened
Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. failed to provide clear and accessible cookie information to users.
Who was affected
Users of Uber's services who interacted with their website were affected.
What the authority found
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens ruled that Uber did not meet GDPR requirements for transparency regarding cookie usage.
Why this matters
This significant fine highlights the necessity for companies to be clear about their cookie practices. Businesses should ensure that their cookie policies are straightforward and comply with GDPR to avoid hefty penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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Entities Involved
The case involves transparency and accessibility issues related to data subject rights, not related to cookies or consent.
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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