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EDPB responds to noyb open letter on Facebook case procedural concerns

The European Data Protection Board acknowledged the issues raised by noyb regarding the Irish DPA's handling of the Facebook case and said it is working to improve consistency procedures and cooperation among supervisory authorities. No response has been received from the European Commission or Parliament. The Facebook Group could face a fine of up to €2.5 billion if the DPC follows its internal report.

Why it matters: The EDPB’s reply highlights supervisory‑authority challenges in cross‑border data‑protection enforcement involving Facebook.

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Sources
EDPB responds to open letter on “confidential” dealings in Facebook case
noyb · primary source · Jun 24, 2020
EDPB responds to open letter on “confidential” dealings in Facebook case
noyb · Jun 24, 2020
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPublished
PublishedJune 24, 2020
Effectivenot stated
Penaltycould face a fine of up to € 2.5 billion
OrganisationsFacebook, Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), noyb, Irish Data Protection Commission
Topicsprivacy, cross border transfer, data governance, transparency
Datapersonal