Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, fined ridesharing platform Uber 4.2 million euros for alleged data processing violations. The Garante said it found a subsidiary of Uber processed users’ personal data without consent and without notifying supervisory agencies. Approximately 57 million users worldwide were affected. The Garante said the personal data included contact information, Uber account data, location and relations with other users. The Garante also said Uber’s management companies based in the Netherlands and United States violated the personal data protection code for Italian users.
Italy’s DPA fines Uber 4.2M euros for data processing violations
Related stories
Paradigms of privacy: The impact of culture on privacy and data protection around the world
Notes from the IAPP Canada: Right to be forgotten challenge continues to evolve
The reality of privacy work
Notes from the IAPP Europe: Approaching EU institutions' end of summer recess
Smart tech laws need technical expertise