Facebook 'PRISM' decision to be reviewed by Irish High Court Max Schrems, EvF's founder, said: "The DPC simply wanted to get this hot potato off his table instead of doing his job. But when it comes to the fundamental rights of millions of users and the biggest surveillance scandal in years, he will have to take responsibility and do something about it. EvF claimed in their initial complaint that Facebook were breaching EU law. A statement on its website said: "If a European subsidiary sends user data to the American parent company, this is considered an "export" of personal data. "Under EU law, an export of data is only allowed if the European subsidiary can ensure an "adequate level or protection" in the foreign country. "After the recent disclosures on the "PRISM" program such trust in an "adequate level of protection" by the involved companies can hardly be upheld." It also filed similar complaints against Microsoft and Skype in Luxembourg and against Yahoo in Germany, which are being processed by the relevant authorities. Only the Irish DPC refused to investigate the complaints. Schrems said: "Schrems: "We are excited to see what happens in Luxembourg and Germany. So far we only know that the complaints are investigated. We certainly hope that there are serious consequences if the data of millions of Europeans is misuse. We have to take action - and this will need to be more than a couple of angry letters by our politicians. The DPC now has a chance to respond to the complaint, and the case will then go to trial. EvF hopes for a ruling in the first half of 2014, and will publish their documents online. Its case is being funded by more than 1,500 people who donated around €50,000 (£42,616). A DPC spokesperson said: "As the matter you refer to is the subject of court proceedings, this Office is not in a position to comment on the matter, other than confirming that we will be vigorously defending our position." A Facebook spokesperson said: "As this is a discussion for the Irish DPC we will not be commenting on this particular case."