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Dutch regulator fines Uber 825 million euros over automated driver blocking
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber 825 million euros for using fully automated software to block drivers from earning without human review, violating GDPR rules on automated decision-making and inadequate transparency about the process. The ruling covers conduct from 2018 to 2022 and marks the largest single GDPR fine in 2026, following previous penalties against Uber by the same regulator.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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You must stop relying on fully automated systems that make decisions impacting income without human checks. European regulators will aggressively penalise non-compliance with GDPR automated decision rules, so prepare to revise your automated controls or risk steep fines.
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3 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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