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EU Data Governance Act

European Union2022Privacy

Overview

The EU Data Governance Act (DGA), enacted in 2022, is a foundational regulation designed to promote trustworthy data sharing across sectors and borders within the European Union. It aims to create a framework for increasing the availability of public sector and privately held data while ensuring strong privacy and security safeguards.

The regulation introduces three pillars: reuse of certain categories of public sector data, regulation of data sharing service providers, and rules for data altruism organizations. It enables public authorities, research institutions, and businesses to access and share data more effectively, especially data deemed sensitive, such as health or environmental records without compromising personal or trade confidentiality.

The DGA applies to data intermediaries, public sector bodies, non-profits engaging in data altruism, cloud providers, and platforms facilitating B2B or B2G data access across the EU.

Key Obligations

Register as a data-sharing service provider with competent authorities for certain services
Comply with transparency, neutrality, and data protection rules when acting as intermediaries
Public sector bodies must ensure fair and non-discriminatory access to protected data

Organizations engaging in data altruism must register and comply with ethical and technical standards
Member states must establish national authorities to supervise enforcement and maintain EU-wide registries

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Related Regulations

EU Data Act Regulation

GDPR Data Protection Regulation

EU AI Act Regulation

FAQ

What is the main goal of the EU Data Governance Act?

To boost data availability and trust in voluntary data sharing across the EU by setting up legal frameworks for intermediaries and public sector reuse.

Does the DGA apply to personal data?

It applies to both personal and non-personal data but ensures compliance with GDPR when personal data is involved.

Who supervises DGA compliance?

Each EU member state designates a national competent authority, and the European Data Innovation Board ensures coordination across the EU.

What is a data altruism organization under the DGA?

Non-profits that collect and share data voluntarily for the common good (e.g., research, healthcare) under transparency and compliance requirements.