PARIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Netherland's DPA data

protection watchdog said on Monday it imposed a fine of 290

million euros ($324 million) on ride-hailing platform Uber ( UBER )

for sending personal data of European taxi drivers to

the United States in violation of EU rules.

Uber ( UBER ) has meanwhile stopped the breach, DPA added. The

investigation triggered by a complaint from French taxi drivers.

($1 = 0.8942 euros)

(Reporting by Tassilo Hummel

Editing by GV De Clercq)