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The EU Data Act Podcast

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The Data Act, effective from January 11, 2024, is reshaping the digital landscape, driving competition, and innovation through enhanced data sharing.

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The Data Act, effective from January 11, 2024, is reshaping the digital landscape, driving competition, and innovation through enhanced data sharing. Recognising the vast potential of data generated by connected products, this legislation is set to standardise access to both personal and non-personal data from IoT devices.

We've amalgamated our Data Act Video Series into a comprehensive podcast episode, bringing you expert insights from our Technology and Innovation Group on data access, sharing obligations and cloud switching provisions.

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The Data Act represents a monumental shift in the European Union's approach to the digital economy. Designed to foster competition and innovation, the Act introduces robust measures for enhanced data sharing across the digital supply chain, addressing both personal and non-personal data from IoT devices. Our Technology and Innovation Group has created

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