Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber $966 million for deactivating driver accounts using automated systems without adequate warning. Uber plans to appeal the decision, calling the penalty disproportionate.
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UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC received a €825 million ($966 million) fine from the Dutch Data Protection Authority on Friday morning for automating driver suspensions without adequate notice. The penalty ranks as the second-largest issued under European Union privacy regulations. Regulators across Europe have increased scrutiny on automated digital practices by major technology firms.
