Technology · 22 August 2026

Uber fined $966 million for automated driver suspensions

Uber has been hit with an €825 million ($966 million) fine from the Dutch data protection authority for using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without adequate notice. The penalty ranks as the second-largest ever issued in connection with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Uber, whose European headquarters are in the Netherlands, said it strongly disagrees with the decision and will appeal.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 August 2026 at 7:14

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