28 Nov UK, Dutch Regulators Fine Uber for 2016 Breach
Uber is set to pay new fines for its 2016 data breach which compromised the personal data of millions around the world.
UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) handed the ride-hailing giant a fine of 385,000 pounds ($490,760), while the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), a 600,000 euro ($678,780) fine.
In an official statement, Uber said that it is pleased to close this chapter on the data incident from 2016, and the company had already informed European authorities of the technical improvements made to its systems right after the incident, as well as in the years since.
Source: Reuters
