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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

Uber faces an €825 million fine from the Dutch Data Protection Authority for using automated systems to suspend drivers, marking the second-largest GDPR penalty ever issued. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over algorithmic decision-making in employment practices.

Background

The GDPR, enforced across the European Union since 2018, grants individuals rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling. The Dutch Data Protection Authority has been actively enforcing data protection rules against tech companies operating in the Netherlands.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 24, 2026 at 03:30 AM
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