The Advocate General stated that Data Protection Authorities must stop data transfers if fundamental rights are violated. The opinion urges the Irish DPC to order Facebook to cease transfers and clarifies that SCCs contain a “pressure valve” for suspending flows. It also expresses concern that the AG applied the lower ECHR standard instead of the EU Charter.
Why it matters: The opinion could force EU DPAs to block US transfers to companies like Facebook, strengthening privacy protections for EU users.
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