The Dutch Data Protection Authority issued a €825 million fine to Uber on August 23, 2026, for using automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without human oversight. It was the second-largest GDPR penalty ever issued.
The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber $966 million (€825 million) on 21 August 2026 for automatically deactivating driver accounts without adequate notice or explanation. The penalty reflects European regulatory crackdowns on US tech companies over privacy and market practices.
On August 21, 2026, Dutch data protection authorities imposed a €825 million ($963 million) fine on Uber Technologies for using automated systems to suspend driver accounts without human review. This penalty ranks as the second-largest data protection fine, addressing the company's misuse of automated decision-making against drivers.