EU Data Act Regulation
European Union
2023
Privacy
Overview
The EU Data Act, formally adopted in 2023, is a central part of the European Commission’s Data Strategy, aimed at unlocking access to and reuse of data generated in the EU. It creates a harmonized framework for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) data sharing, especially from connected products and related services.The Act empowers users of connected devices such as cars, industrial machinery, or smart home products to access and share the data they generate. It also sets fair contractual rules for data sharing, ensures interoperability standards, and mandates data sharing with public bodies in cases of exceptional need, such as emergencies or natural disasters. The law applies to manufacturers, service providers, public bodies, SMEs, cloud service providers, and others that handle connected device data within the EU.
Key Obligations
- Allow users of connected products and services to access and share their usage data
- Prevent unfair contractual terms in data-sharing agreements, especially for SMEs
- Enable public sector bodies to request data in cases of exceptional need
- Ensure interoperability and portability across cloud and edge service providers
- Manufacturers and service providers must provide access to product data under specified conditions
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