Facebook Ireland Limited v. Schrems II

Facebook Ireland Limited v. Schrems II is a legal case where privacy advocate Max Schrems challenged Facebook’s transfer of personal data from Europe to the U.S. Because the U.S. lacks strong privacy protections, the European Court of Justice ruled in 2020 that such data transfers under the so-called "Privacy Shield" framework are invalid. This decision emphasizes that companies must ensure adequate protections for personal data when transferring it outside Europe, requiring stricter measures than previously allowed. The case significantly impacts international data flows and emphasizes citizens' rights to data privacy across borders.