The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is fining the US-based ride-hailing company Uber €10M for not fully disclosing data retention details of European
Uber received a privacy fine of 10 million euros because the technology company is too unclear about how it handles the personal data of European drivers. According to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP), which imposed the fine, Uber did not provide sufficient transparency about how long the company kept this type of data. In addition, it was unclear to which countries outside Europe Uber forwarded that information. Uber also allegedly made it difficult for drivers who performed rides via the company’s app to request information about their personal data.
Dutch regulators on Wednesday imposed a 10 million euro ($10.8 million) fine on ride-hailing app Uber for lack of transparency in treating the personal data of its drivers. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) said it imposed the fine after 170 French drivers complained to a French human rights organisation.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has charged a $10.8 million fine on Uber for infringing data privacy regulations. It suggests that users are unaware of how their data is being used and shared.
Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The ride-sharing and food-delivery firm has been fined €10 million (~$10.86 million) by…