Uber just paid a record-breaking €825 million fine from Dutch regulators after its algorithmic systems deactivated drivers’ accounts without proper notice or human oversight — a clear violation of GDPR rules. Between 2020 and 2022, thousands of drivers across Europe faced sudden loss of income due to automated suspensions based on fraud suspicions or low ratings, with no appeal process. The case, sparked by French drivers, underscores the growing danger of unchecked algorithmic power over people’s livelihoods. Uber disputes the penalty, claiming it already has human review processes in place, but regulators say the fine — second only to Meta’s — is necessary to protect individual rights against tech-driven automation.
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