Uber fined €10m over privacy violations on driver data

Uber failed to properly handle the drivers’ personal data, and made it difficult for them to access it.

Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber B.V. (Uber) have been hit with a €10m ($10.9m) fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) over infringement of privacy regulations.

According to AP, Uber failed to disclose the full details of its retention periods for the European drivers’ data, or

Free Trial

Register for free to keep reading.

To continue reading this article and unlock full access to GRIP, register now. You’ll enjoy free access to all content until our subscription service launches in early 2026.

  • Unlimited access to industry insights
  • Stay on top of key rules and regulatory changes with our Rules Navigator
  • Ad-free experience with no distractions
  • Weekly podcasts from trusted external experts
  • Fresh compliance and regulatory content every day
Register for free Already a member? Sign in