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The Dutch Data Protection Authority has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequa… (www.reuters.com)
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Full title: The Dutch Data Protection Authority has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them

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[–] Janx@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

A fine at a level that actually hurts the giant company ignoring laws and rules?? More of this, please!