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101 GDPR complaints filed against EU companies for US data transfers to Google and Facebook

Noyb has filed 101 complaints in all 30 EU and EEA member states alleging that European companies continue to forward visitor data to Google and Facebook in the US. The complaints cite the CJEU ruling that the EU‑US Privacy Shield is invalid and that Standard Contractual Clauses cannot be used when US surveillance laws apply. DPAs are urged to enforce the GDPR and may impose penalties of up to €20 million or 4% of worldwide turnover.

Why it matters: The filings highlight widespread non‑compliance with the EU top court’s decision on transatlantic data transfers, prompting enforcement action across Europe.

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101 Complaints on EU-US transfers filed
noyb · primary source · Aug 17, 2020
101 Complaints on EU-US transfers filed
noyb · Aug 17, 2020
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorData Protection Authorities
CourtCourt of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
LawStandard Contractual Clauses
StatusFiled
PublishedAugust 17, 2020
Effectivenot stated
Penaltyserious penalties of € 20 Mio or 4% of the worldwide turnover of the EU sender and US recipient of personal data
OrganisationsGoogle, Facebook, noyb
Topicsprivacy, cross border transfer, security
Datapersonal