Facebook Ireland granted stay in data transfer challenge

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Facebook Ireland was granted a stay in its data transfer challenge at the High Court, reported on 14 September 2020. The case concerns a preliminary Data Protection Commissioner decision that personal data transfers from the European Union to Facebook's US parent should be suspended.

The judge also granted permission for the challenge and said the Data Protection Commissioner could apply to have the stay lifted. Facebook Ireland seeks to quash the preliminary decision and the inquiry that preceded it. The matter was due to return before the court in November, with no specific date given.