The EU Data Act is one of the cornerstones of the EU’s Data Strategy and introduces a new and horizontal set of rules on data access and use to boost the EU’s data economy. Most of the provisions of the Data Act will become applicable as of 12 September 2025. To assist stakeholders in the
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EU/UK: Data-Sharing Frameworks – A State of Play in the EU and the UK
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Disclaimer: This article first appeared in the June 2024 issue of PLC Magazine, and is available at http://uk.practicallaw.com/resources/uk-publications/plc-magazine.
In order to capture the benefits of data-driven innovation, the EU and the UK are taking action to facilitate data sharing across various industries.
In the EU, the European Commission is investing €2…
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On 27 November 2023, the Council formally adopted the final version of the regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (“Data Act”), after the European Parliament had adopted the Data Act earlier this month.
Drafted with the objective of fostering innovation and facilitating the sharing of data between…
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