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As of September 2025, the EU Data Act will dramatically transform the way data is used and controlled across the EU, particularly focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices, as outlined in the EC Guidance on the matter.
The European Commission to clarify the scope of the EU Data Act has issued a Guidance. Here’s how this pivotal legislation impacts you and your industry:
🔑 Empowering Users: If individuals own, lease, or rent connected devices—from health monitors to smart home systems—they’ll gain control over the data you generate. This empowerment is a central pillar of the Data Act, designed to democratize data usage across the board.
🔄 Enhanced Data Sharing: The Data Act facilitates easier data sharing from IoT devices with businesses and governmental bodies, ensuring transparency and fairness in digital ecosystems.
🛡️ Robust Protection Against Unlawful Access: Strengthening protections against unauthorized access, the Data Act keeps your data safe on a global scale, maintaining European standards of privacy and security.
🌐 Interoperability and Innovation: Interoperability standards mandated by the Data Act promise seamless data flow across the EU, enhancing the functionality and innovation potential of connected devices.
👥 Purposeful Public Sector Access: In emergencies and other critical scenarios, public bodies can access data from connected devices under strict conditions, ensuring data usage aligns with public interest and adheres to rigorous data protection norms.
💡 Europe’s Data Economy Leadership: The Data Act, complemented by the Data Governance Act, is part of Europe’s strategy to lead the global data economy, using vast amounts of IoT data to benefit society and the economy.
The data portability right provided by the Data Act is likely to raise major issues for businesses that want to keep their data confidential. At DLA Piper, we are advising clients on the best approach to be adopted to ensure compliance and limit business risks. You can contact either me, Giulio Coraggio, for further information, or your DLA Piper’s primary contact.
On a similar topic, you can read the article “When the Internet of Things meets the blockchain“.
