Poland: Closed Public Consultation for Draft Data Management Act

On 2 October 2024, the Polish government closes its public consultation on the Draft Act on Data Management (UC67). This Draft Act would align national regulations with the EU Data Governance Act (DGA), facilitating the sharing of both personal and non-personal data across various sectors. This Draft Act would align national regulations with the EU Data Governance Act (DGA), facilitating the sharing of both personal and non-personal data across various sectors. The Act proposes the establishment of mechanisms for the reuse of protected public sector data, ensuring that rights related to confidentiality, intellectual property, and personal data protection are fully safeguarded. It would designate the President of the Central Statistical Office to assist public authorities in safely providing data for reuse and would introduce a data access brokerage service to enhance data exchange confidence. Furthermore, the Act would establish a framework by which the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection oversees and registers data intermediary services.