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Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows

The AP said Uber violated GDPR by using automated systems to suspend drivers without adequate notice or human review, and Uber plans to appeal.

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The ‌Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to an August 17 ​decision reviewed by Reuters.

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has imposed a fine of 825 million euros on Uber. The AP confirmed this following a report by news agency Reuters. According to the AP, Uber violated European data regulations: Uber allegedly deactivated driver accounts via automated systems without properly informing the drivers. In a statement to Reuters, Uber says it will appeal the fine. "We strongly disagree with this decision and this disproportiona…

·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows

AMSTERDAM, Aug 21 : The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to an August 17 decision reviewed by Reuters.The pena

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Market Screener broke the news in Annecy, France on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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