Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

In 2026, the Dutch Data Protection Authority imposed a penalty of approximately €825 million on Uber. The penalty was issued under the General Data Protection Regulation. The penalty is the penalty number two issued under the regulation. The fine relates to driver suspensions conducted by Uber. The authority cited violations of data protection rules. Uber is required to comply with the regulation. The penalty is part of the authority’s enforcement actions. The case highlights the authority’s focus on data protection compliance. The fine is recorded in the authority’s public registry. The decision was announced in August 2026. Penalty under GDPR.

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