EXCLUSIVE: Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions
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The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €825 million ($966 ‌million) for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to an August 17 decision reviewed by Reuters.

Decision says Uber suspended driver accounts automatically without adequately informing them

Uber says it disputes some facts and size of fine and will appeal

Fine ​is second largest of its kind

  • Arancello@aussie.zoneEnglish
    111·
    2 months ago

    love to see these multiple fines if usa tech companies that ignore local regulations

  • huppakee@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    2 months ago

    Relevant fact: the reason they are charged by a Dutch court regulator is because Uber is headquartered in Amsterdam, but they are charged for their misconduct across the entire EU, not just their misconduct in The Netherlands.