Uber is fined 825 million euros over automated driver suspensions

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By Ana-Maria StanciucAug 21, 2026, 11:35 am122 pts
The Dutch data protection authority has decided to fine Uber €825mn, or about $966mn, for shutting down driver accounts by automated systems without telling the drivers properly. It is the second-largest penalty ever issued under the General Data Protection Regulation. Reuters reported the decision after…

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