The Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2584) establishes harmonised, horizontal rules to ensure fairness in the allocation of value generated from data across market actors, while safeguarding the interests of those who invest in data-generation technologies.
For an introduction to the Data Act, we invite you to consult the “Data Act Explained” fact page.
This set of more technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), published approximately a year before the entry into application of the Data Act, is designed to assist stakeholders in the implementation of the legal provisions.
The FAQs are the product of extensive stakeholder interactions, and this is intended to be a ‘living document’ that will be updated as and when necessary. This document should not be considered as representative of the European Commission’s official position.
The replies to the FAQs do not extend in any way the rights and obligations deriving from applicable legislation nor introduce any additional requirement.
The expressed views are not authoritative and cannot prejudge any future actions the European Commission may take, including potential positions before the Court of Justice of the European Union.