Security News > 2021 > August > Amazon Fined 746 Mn Euros in Luxembourg Over Data Privacy
Amazon was fined 746 million euros by Luxembourg authorities over allegations it flouted the EU's data protection rules, the online retail giant said Friday.
The fine was issued July 16 by the Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection following its determination that "Amazon's processing of personal data did not comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation," Amazon said in a securities filing.
The Securities and Exchange Commission document offered no details, but Amazon was sued by a European consumer group claiming personal data was collected for ad targeting without permission.
The Luxembourg agency confirmed that it made a ruling this month on Amazon but declined to elaborate, saying its investigations are confidential.
It was the latest case of US tech firms being hit with violations of the landmark GDPR. French authorities fined Amazon 35 million euros last year for failing to follow laws on browser "Cookies" that track users.
The GDPR has resulted in fines imposed not only on technology firms but marketers, data brokers, Austria's postal service and even the Spanish football association, La Liga.