Data Protection Uber hit with €825m fine by Dutch data protection authority Ride-hailing giant says it will appeal “disproportionate fine” over historic practices iStock.com/Robert vt Hoenderdaal Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Monday 24 August 2026 The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has handed Uber an €825m (£705m) fine after finding the ride-sharing giant had made fully automated systems to deactivate drivers’ accounts in violat Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Artificial Intelligence Uber and gig workers’ rights group clash over AI agent pilot Data Protection EEOC backs down on demands for info on UPenn’s Jewish workforce Monitoring American Airlines’ performance tracking app sparks privacy concerns Privacy Meta’s smart glasses could be an employer’s worst nightmare