Uber Technologies Inc. Uber B.V. – €10,000,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2023)
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Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. were fined €10 million for not providing clear information about how long they keep drivers' data and where it is sent. This is significant because it shows that companies must be transparent about data practices, especially when handling personal information. Drivers should know how their data is used and stored.
What happened
Uber failed to inform drivers about the storage period of their data and the countries outside the EU where it was transferred.
Who was affected
Around 120,000 drivers working for Uber in Europe were affected by this lack of information.
What the authority found
The Dutch DPA found that Uber did not comply with GDPR requirements for transparency and accessibility of data requests.
Why this matters
This ruling sets a strong precedent for data transparency, reminding companies that they must clearly communicate data practices to users. Businesses should review their data policies to ensure compliance with transparency requirements.
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The Dutch DPA has fined Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. EUR 10 million for failing to provide sufficient information about the storage period of European drivers' data and the countries outside of the EU to which the data was transferred. The DPA also found that Uber made it unnecessarily difficult for drivers to request access to their data. Although there was a digital form in the app that drivers could use to request access, it was not placed in an easily accessible position. In addition, Uber did not respond to the requests of data subjects in a comprehensible manner. In determining the amount of the fine, the DPA took into account the size of the company and the severity and scope of the infringements. At the time of Uber's infringements, around 120,000 drivers were working for Uber in Europe.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Uber Technologies Inc. Uber B.V. in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
11 December 2023
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€10,000,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2199
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Uber Technologies Inc. Uber B.V. - Netherlands (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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