Uber fined €825 million by Dutch Data Protection Authority over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a €825 million fine on Uber for violations related to automated driver suspensions. This penalty is the second largest ever issued under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine underscores the regulatory scrutiny faced by ride‑hailing platforms when deploying automated systems that affect driver status and earnings. Uber’s compliance and data‑handling practices will now be under heightened examination as the company seeks to address the authority’s concerns and prevent future infractions.