The Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) is set to transform how
data generated by connected products and related services is
accessed, shared, and used across the EU. Previously, much of this
data remained with manufacturers or service providers. The
Regulation shifts this balance, granting users greater access and
control to the data they generate, and in turn it attempts to
foster a fairer and more competitive data economy.
The Regulation will largely apply directly in all EU Member
States from 12 September 2025 with certain obligations relating to
the design of connected products and related services kicking from
12 September 2026. This leaves businesses, manufacturers, service
providers, and public authorities a limited timeframe within which
to adapt their systems, contracts, and internal processes.
