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Uber hit with €825 million fine in Europe over automated driver account suspensions
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million under GDPR for suspending driver accounts through automated systems without proper human review or informing drivers, marking one of the largest EU fines over algorithmic decisions impacting workers. Uber plans to appeal the ruling, which addresses violations from 2020 to 2022 concerning automated account suspensions linked to fraud suspicions and low customer ratings.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 10 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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You must rethink how your platform uses automation on user accounts because regulators now demand meaningful human review in automated decisions. Automated driver or user suspensions without transparent processes are a costly risk in European markets.
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10 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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