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Uber Faces $966-Million Fine For Suspending Drivers Through Automated Systems
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber faces a €825 million fine from Dutch regulators for suspending drivers through automated systems without proper human review or notice, violating GDPR rules. This could become the second-largest GDPR fine in Europe after Meta's €1.2 billion penalty in 2023.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You must urgently reassess any automated decision tools in your business if operating in Europe. Dutch regulators just sent a clear message that automated suspensions without human oversight will hit your company with massive fines.
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2 sources · 21 Aug 2026
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