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Dutch regulator fines Uber €824.9 million over automation

8/24/2026

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €824.9 million for fully automated driver deactivations.
Uber deactivated driver accounts from 2018 to 2022 without meaningful human oversight, the AP reported.
The investigation began after 171 French drivers complained to a human-rights organization.
Uber says permanent bans involve human review and most suspensions are brief.
Uber says it will appeal the fine.

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €824.9 million for fully automated driver deactivations.
Uber deactivated driver accounts from 2018 to 2022 without meaningful human oversight, the AP reported.
The investigation began after 171 French drivers complained to a human-rights organization.
Uber says permanent bans involve human review and most suspensions are brief.
Uber says it will appeal the fine.