Uber Hit With €825M GDPR Fine Over Automated Driver Suspensions

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a €825 million fine on Uber, making it the second-largest penalty ever issued under Europe's General Data Protection Regulation. The fine is linked to Uber's use of automated systems to suspend drivers without adequate transparency or human oversight. Dutch regulators determined that Uber's practices violated GDPR rules governing automated decision-making that significantly affects individuals. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of how gig economy platforms use algorithms to manage their workforce.

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