We explore in this episode the impact of the Data Act on connected and IoT devices and the potential legal challenges with Stefano Leucci of Mobilisights.
The European Commission has published FAQs on the Data Act, one of the pillars of the European Data Strategy with several impacts on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and any connected technology.
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,ย asย outlinedย inย theย ECย Guidanceย onย theย matter.
The EU Data Act has entered into force and is a pivotal legislation aiming to reshape the fair distribution of value generated from data in the digital economy.ย
On March 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved the bill for the Data Act, legislation that is part of the European data strategy and aims to contribute to the development of new digital services through increased data sharing, with a considerable impact on trade secrets.