The European Data Act – A new Data Access Regime
The EU Data Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that has major implications for thousands of businesses across various sectors. The Act’s requirements are highly technical, and with the Act being applicable from 12 September 2025, affected companies must take action now, not only to achieve compliance with this complex legislation but also to potentially harness the vast opportunities through a strategic response.
EU Data Act Handbook
What is the EU Data Act?
The EU Data Act seeks to elevate the EU as a more innovative and competitive digital economy. At present, 80% of industrial data generated by connected products is completely unused. The EU Data Act clearly defines the right of access conditions, removing barriers to the flow of data in order to unlock vast growth potential. This new regime is projected to create €270 billion of additional GDP by 2028.
To learn more about this new regulation and how it will affect you, download our EU Data Act Handbook.
This comprehensive guide to the regulation unpacks its legal and technical requirements and offers guidance for best practice management.
To whom is the EU Data Act applicable?
Broadly, this Act has the potential to impact all businesses that are operating within the EU, or have connections with the Single Market in the context of connected products or related services.
Specifically, the Act applies to:
Manufacturers of connected products
where these products are placed on the market in the European Union
Providers of related services
which are linked to the operation of connected products placed on the EU market, irrespective of their place of establishment
Data Holders
irrespective of their place of establishment
How can Pinsent Masons help?
For many businesses, EU Data Act compliance effort is a one-off event. For Pinsent Masons, regulatory-induced projects are our bread and butter. We offer solutions that assist you in developing a data strategy that is compliant and competitive, whilst minimising business disruption that can arise as a result of regulatory change.