European Union: Government access to data provisions in Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act)
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EU Data Act including rules on government access to data enters into force
On 12 September 2025, the Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act), including rules on government access to data, enters into force. The Act allows public sector bodies, the European Commission, the European Centra…
SourceEU Data Act including rules on government access to data enters into force with grace period
On 11 January 2024, the Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act), including government access to data provisions, entered into force with a grace period until 12 September 2025. The Act allows public sector bodies,…
SourceEU Data Act including rules on government access to data was adopted by Council
On 27 November 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted the Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act), which includes rules on government access to data. The Act allows public sector bodies, the European Comm…
SourceEuropean Commission submitted proposal for Data Act including rules on government access to data
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission introduced the "Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (EU Data Act)", as part of the EU Strategy for Data. The Act w…
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