Dutch regulator fines Uber €825 million over algorithmic deactivation of driver accounts
A Dutch regulator has fined Uber €825 million for letting an algorithm deactivate drivers' accounts. The news was reported on 21 August 2026.
Who is affected and how
- compliance specialist
- For automated decisions, affected people must be given access and the possibility of human review.
- corporate lawyer
- Platforms' algorithmic decision-making should be reviewed from a legal perspective, as the size of the fine is high.
- citizen
- If an account is deactivated by an algorithm, human review can be requested.
Sources
- Dutch regulator fines Uber €825 mil. for letting algorithm deactivate drivers' accountsnl times · Aug 21, 2026
- Dutch regulator fines Uber €825 mil. for letting algorithm deactivate drivers' accounts | NL Timesnltimes.nl · Aug 21, 2026
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