Imposition of fine did not need to be adjourned to await decision of EU court

The Court of Appeal has set aside the High Court's decision to adjourn proceedings regarding the Data Protection Commission's (DPC) imposition of fines on a major social media company for GDPR infringements. The High Court had initially adjourned the case to await the outcome of related European Union litigation, but the appellate court found that such a delay was contrary to the need for an expeditious resolution. The Court of Appeal emphasized that the DPC's decision remains presumptively valid and that the adjournment was not justified by the potential for conflicting rulings, as the company had already complied with the corrective measures and was not required to pay the fines until the determination of the proceedings. The appellate court's decision allows for the resumption of the proceedings without further delay, ensuring the parties' right to an effective remedy under Article 78 of the GDPR.