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ARTICLE · 11 DECEMBER 2023

Data Act Adopted

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On 23 February 2022, the European Commission ("Commission") publicized the draft Data Act as part of the European Data Strategy.

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Can Sozer
Can Sozer
Aybuke Gundel Solak
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Ecem Elver
Ecem Elver
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Recent Developments

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission ("Commission") publicized the draft Data Act as part of the European Data Strategy. Following these developments, the European Council ("Council") adopted the Data Act on 27 November 2023. The Data Act aims to increase access to data and ensure a fair environment for its use, while regulating who can benefit from data and under what conditions.

You can access the press release on the Data Act here and the Data Act adopted by the Council here.

What's new?

The Data Act is expected to provide both individuals and businesses with more space to take control over their data. The Data Act primarily regulates much easier and faster access to data for consumers, businesses and public authorities.

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