Uber, represented by law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek will be appealing the Netherlands’ Data Protection Authority’s decision of 26 August.

The decision and fine of €290 million relates to Uber’s transfer of ­personal data of European taxi drivers to the United States(1). By making the appeal, Uber will not have to pay the fine at this time. Even if the decision was upheld, any fine would not be payable until the appeals process has been exhausted and there is a final decision. The appeals process may take up to four years, Uber says.

Uber’s spokesperson said: “This flawed decision and extraordinary fine are completely unjustified. Uber’s cross-border data transfer process was compliant with GDPR during a three-year period of immense uncertainty between the EU and US. We will appeal and remain confident that common sense will prevail.”