EU Data Act
Data Access & Data Economy
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854
The EU Data Act revolutionizes the handling of industrial and IoT data. From September 2025, users of connected devices have the right to their data – and companies have new obligations for data sharing, fair contracts, and cloud portability.
New IoT products and cloud contracts must be Data Act-compliant immediately. Existing systems must be adapted by September 2025.
Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854
Jan. 2024
In force since
Sept. 2025
Applies from
IoT & Cloud
Affects
Newly regulated
B2B data access
Who is affected by the Data Act?
The Data Act applies to a broad group of companies – from IoT manufacturers to cloud providers to industrial companies operating connected machines.
IoT Device Manufacturers
Manufacturers of connected devices must enable data access for users.
Data Intermediaries & Platforms
Companies offering data spaces or data intermediation services.
Cloud Providers
Cloud and edge services must enable easy switching.
Industrial Companies (B2B)
Companies gain access rights to data from connected machines.
Public Authorities
Public bodies can request data access in the public interest.
Users of Connected Products
Private and business customers gain rights to their IoT data.
What does the Data Act specifically require?
The Data Act creates new rights and obligations around data access and sharing.
Data access for users
Users of connected products must receive easy, free access to their device data.
B2B data sharing
At the user's request, data must also be shared with third parties – on fair terms.
Prohibited contract clauses
Data contracts may no longer contain unfair clauses.
Facilitate cloud switching
Switching between cloud providers must be facilitated technically and contractually.
Protection of trade secrets
Data sharing obligations do not apply if trade secrets cannot be adequately protected.
Authority data access
In extraordinary situations, authorities can request data access.
Deadlines & Timeline
Data Act entered into force
The EU Data Act becomes legally binding.
Application begins
All companies must meet the requirements.
Prepare nowFull market penetration
Existing cloud contracts must be adapted.
How we help with Data Act preparation
From data inventory to technical implementation – we guide you through all phases.
Inventory & Mapping
We identify all data-relevant products, contracts, and interfaces.
- Inventory IoT devices and data points
- Review existing data contracts
- Analyze cloud contracts
- Identify B2B data sharing obligations
Technical & Contractual Adaptation
We help implement data access solutions.
- Develop data access portals or APIs
- Adapt data contracts
- Implement cloud switching processes
- Prepare authority data access procedures
- Protection measures for trade secrets
Governance & Ongoing Compliance
We support you permanently with compliance.
- Process data access requests
- Design new products Data Act-compliant
- Regular contract reviews
- Training for teams
Frequently Asked Questions about the EU Data Act
Data Act: Prepare now, don't react
September 2025 arrives sooner than you think. Let us check which data obligations apply to your company.
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