The EU Data Act is one of the key new pieces of legislation governing the European data economy. The Data Act came into force in January 2024 and requires companies to implement new rules on data use, data sharing, and data access. Companies now have until September 12, 2025, to adapt their data structures, contracts, and processes to the new requirements. With our newly developed Data Act Scoping Tool, you can use a self-assessment to check whether your products and services fall within the scope of Chapter 2 of the Data Act, which covers rules on access to, and the provision and sharing of, data from connected products and related services.
Our Data Act Scoping Tool guides you through the most important requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of the Data Act in three steps:
➡️ At the end, you will receive a report that clearly summarizes the results for you and serves as a basis for your next steps.
Get in touch with our experts for more information on the EU Data Act and how they can help you.
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