Uber Draws Europe's Second-Largest Data Privacy Fine
European regulators have hit Uber with what is reported to be the second-largest data privacy fine ever issued under EU rules. The penalty places Uber among a short list of companies to face top-tier enforcement action in Europe.
Why this matters: A fine this size is not a rounding error, even for a company Uber's size. Europe's data protection rules have teeth, and this shows regulators are still willing to use them on major platforms. If you use Uber, your data is part of what this fight is about. The real test is whether a big number changes how the company handles personal data, or whether it just gets absorbed as a cost of doing business.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · Policy
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