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Uber just got hit with an eye-popping $825 million fine from the Dutch Data Protection Authority — the second-largest GDPR penalty ever — for automatically suspending drivers’ accounts without warning or appeal options between 2020 and 2022. The regulator says Uber violated GDPR by letting algorithms make high-stakes decisions without human oversight, often leading to permanent bans based on low ratings or suspected fraud. Uber disputes the fine, claiming their policies now include human reviews and drivers can challenge suspensions. The case, originally flagged in France, falls under Dutch jurisdiction because Uber’s EU HQ is there. This landmark ruling signals growing global pressure on tech giants to ensure algorithmic decisions respect user rights — and Uber’s legal battle is just beginning.

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