Uber Fined $324 Million for EU Data Protection Violations

Dutch regulators penalize Uber for transferring European driver data to US without adequate safeguards.

Overview

The Dutch Data Protection Authority imposed the fine for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Uber transferred sensitive information, including ID documents and location data, to US servers over two years.
The investigation was initiated by complaints from 170 French Uber drivers.
Uber has been fined twice before by the Dutch DPA for other data protection issues.
Uber plans to appeal the decision, calling it unjustified and flawed.