Dutch watchdog fines Uber €290m over inadequate protection of drivers’ data

The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a £245.5m fine on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection (Jeff Chiu/AP)

The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a €290m fine on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection.

Uber called the decision flawed and unjustified and said it will appeal.