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Uber has been fined 825 million by the Dutch data protection authority for deactivating ...
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber faces an €825 million fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for relying on automated systems to deactivate drivers' accounts without human review and transparent information, violating GDPR protections. The fine is among the highest ever under GDPR and follows a previous €290 million penalty related to data transfers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 5 sources have reported it.
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You face the risk of harsh fines if your platform uses automated decisions without clear human oversight and transparency, as regulators in the Netherlands just penalised Uber heavily for this. Now is the time to rework any automation affecting user rights or income to avoid costly enforcement.
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5 sources · 21 Aug 2026
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