Exactly one year from now, on September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act will enter into application. This new regulation provides harmonized rules on data access, switching cloud providers, and interoperability requirements across the EU.
The Data Act will have far-reaching implications beyond the EU, including in the UK and the US, where no comparable legislation currently exists. It will significantly impact companies doing business in the EU, necessitating substantial preparation.
This guide simplifies the complex requirements of the Data Act, focusing on data access rights and obligations, as well as switching between providers of data processing services. The guide also discusses enforcement.
For any additional information on data-related issues under EU law, please contact our teams in Brussels, Frankfurt and London.
