Meta loses High Court challenge over potential €430 million data privacy fine
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Mary Carolan
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Summary
Meta (Facebook's parent company) lost a High Court challenge against the Data Protection Commission's draft decision from October 2025, which could result in a fine of up to €430 million. The case stemmed from a 2018 complaint about personal data processing. Judge Siobhán Phelan rejected all grounds of Meta's judicial review, ruling that the DPC has the authority to make orders affecting general data access practices even when investigating an individual complaint.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn a judgment on Thursday, High Court judge Siobhán Phelan rejected all grounds of Meta's case against the Data Protection Commission.
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd challenged the watchdog's October 2025 draft decision following an inquiry into the complaint made in 2018.
The commission signalled an intent to make findings of infringement.
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