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Uber GDPR regulatory enforcement

Overview

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed an €825 million fine on Uber for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The regulator found that between 2018 and 2022, Uber used automated software to suspend or deactivate driver accounts due to factors like suspected fraud or low ratings without providing sufficient human review or notification mechanisms.

Uber has contested the ruling, calling the sanction “disproportionate” and arguing that the regulator focused on discontinued policies. The company maintains that permanent exclusions are subject to human control and intends to appeal the decision. Concurrently, the NGO PersonalData.io is preparing a class-action lawsuit to seek reparations for drivers affected by these automated decisions.

Entities

Uber · Morgan Mo · Ministry of Transportation and Communications · PersonalData.io · Taipei City Public Transportation Office

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Uber fined 700,000 TWD for illegal motorcycle taxi pilot in Taipei

    Uber was fined 700,000 TWD for an illegal motorcycle passenger pilot in Taipei. The company is appealing the fine and collecting user data for future regulatory discussions.

  2. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Uber fined €825 million over automated driver suspensions

    Uber faces an €825 million fine from Dutch regulators for using automated algorithms to suspend driver accounts without sufficient human oversight or notification, violating GDPR rules.

Sources

bithub.si · expatrepublic.com · heartbeats.jp · noobz.ro · peoplenews.tw · presse-citron.net · securityaffairs.com · singtaousa.com · stheadline.com