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The Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a €825 million fine on Uber for suspending driver accounts through automated systems without adequate transparency or human oversight, marking the second-largest penalty under Europe's data protection rules.
A federal court in New York has blocked a landmark city law requiring ride-hailing companies to provide drivers 14 days' notice before removing them from their platforms, ruling the measure unconstitutional and interferes with platform safety.
The Malaysian government has allocated RM15.77 million to SUHAKAM in 2025, a RM2.2 million increase from the previous year, while rolling out expanded schemes for gig economy workers.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is encouraging Malaysia's estimated 1.2 million gig economy workers to pursue vocational training and upskilling to advance their careers beyond ride-hailing and delivery roles.