Uber Driver Deactivation Fine
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines Uber €825 million for automatically deactivating driver accounts without proper data protection compliance.
August 2026
Dutch Data Protection Authority fines Uber €825 million
The Dutch Data Protection Authority decided to fine Uber €825 million under European data protection rules. The fine relates to the deactivation of driver accounts using automated systems.
Source ↗Uber Fined Nearly €825 Million for Automated Driver Blocking
Uber was fined nearly €825 Million Euros, equivalent to $966M Dollars. This financial penalty was imposed due to the company's use of automated driver blocking.
Source ↗Uber receives nearly $1 billion fine for driver deactivations in Europe
Uber was hit with a fine approaching $1 billion. The penalty was issued concerning the company's practice of automatically deactivating drivers across Europe.
Source ↗Uber spokesperson announces appeal against the fine
An Uber spokesperson issued a statement disagreeing with the decision and the disproportionate fine. The company announced its intention to appeal the ruling.
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