The EU Data Act legislation is set to reshape the European data economy. Poised to take effect in September 2025, this regulation has the potential to unlock data-driven innovations. This Act includes lowers entry barriers erected by industry behemoths and obliges manufacturers and service providers to provision easy data access, fair contractual terms, and improved data portability. The legislation also covers safeguards against unlawful and discriminatory practices involving non-personal data. The Data Act's influence extends beyond EU borders, impacting global businesses that operate in the European markets.

From this talk, the audience will gain insights into this Act and changes to their organization's data practices to unlock new opportunities to derive value from innovations as well as ensure their compliance with this regulation.