Are you ready for the Data Act?
29 Aug 2025
Most of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 (the “Data Act”) apply from 12 September 2025. The Data Act is designed to unlock business opportunities by ensuring fair access to and use of data generated by connected products and related services, enabling companies to develop new services, improve competitiveness, and create value from data-driven innovation.
Who is affected?
- Manufacturers and suppliers of connected products and related services
- Data holders (e.g. producers, service providers)
- Users of connected products and related services
- Providers of data processing services (cloud providers)
- Public authorities (in cases of exceptional need)
Key challenges for business
- Implementing procedures for data sharing with users and third parties
- Protecting trade secrets and confidential information
- Adapting contractual frameworks (B2B, B2C, cloud services)
- Managing obligations towards public authorities (B2G access)
How can we assist you?
- Contracts’ audit
- Mapping obligations
- Updating & drafting agreements
- Implementing data-sharing & portability processes
- Designing policies & procedures
- Advising on FRAND terms
- Training & workshops
- Dispute & proceedings support
We encourage you to contact our experts: Xawery Konarski, Anna Jelińska-Sabatowska, Piotr Nepelski, and Arkadiusz Baran.
