The Irish Data Protection Commission settled with privacy group noyb, agreeing to cover tens of thousands of euros in legal costs after a 47‑month delay in drafting decisions on WhatsApp and Instagram cases. The delay contravenes GDPR Article 60(3) which requires decisions "without delay". The draft decisions were finally submitted on 1 April 2022, and the settlement highlights concerns over enforcement speed and accountability.
Why it matters: The settlement underscores the impact of prolonged regulator delays on data‑protection enforcement and taxpayer costs.
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