Privacy activist Max Schrems challenges DPC probe of Facebook EU-US data transfers

Mr Schrems claims the Data Protection Commissioner’s inquiry has had the effect of suspending its investigation into his complaints

Max Schrems (pictured) has brought judicial review proceedings because of what he says are his real and immediate concerns that the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is engaged in a process that will have an effect on the investigation and outcome of a complaint he made several years ago to the DPC about Facebook’s handling of his personal data. File Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Privacy and data rights activist Max Schrems has brought a High Court challenge aimed at halting the Data Protection Commissioner’s probe into Facebook Ireland's transfer of data to its US-based parent.

Mr Schrems has brought judicial review proceedings because of what he says are his real and immediate concerns that the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is engaged in a process that will have an effect on the investigation and outcome of a complaint he made several years ago to the DPC about Facebook’s handling of his personal data.