AI Ethics & Society

Uber Fined €966M for Automated Driver Deactivation Without Human Review

Uber Fined €966M for Automated Driver Deactivation Without Human Review

Dutch DPA fined Uber €966 million (4% of global turnover) for automatically deactivating drivers without human review, violating GDPR. Triggered by 171 French drivers' complaints. Landmark enforcement against algorithmic management in gig economy.

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Updated Aug 25, 2026
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