EU Data Act
Far-reaching consequences for the mechanical and plant engineering sector
The EU Data Act reorganises data traffic between companies. The aim of the European Commission is to promote the creation of data spaces in Europe and enable new digital business models. The consequences are far-reaching and represent both an opportunity and a risk.
When it comes to the access and use of data, questions of transparency and data protection arise just as much as those of data exchange and interoperability. You can find out more about the legal, economic and technical aspects on our topic page.
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The draft bill for the German national Data Act Implementation Act was published at the beginning of February. To effectively implement the Data Act the draft bill needs to be adopted rather sooner than later.
The VDMA has developed a guidance to provide non-binding orientation on the data sharing obligations under the EU Data Act.
The results of the VDMA-survey clearly show that there are still a lot of legal uncertainties regarding the implementation of the Data Act.
The Commission has published the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the EU Data Act to help companies implement the Data Act.
The VDMA is conducting a survey among its member companies on the state of implementation of the EU Data Act.
From 12 September 2026, the requirements for connected products and connected services placed on the market will apply. This also affects the manufacturers of construction machinery.
The EU Data Regulation came into force on January 11, 2024. A VDMA FAQ document has been compiled and updated to provide non-binding guidance.
The EU Data Act aims to put data traffic on a new footing, including between companies. This could shift the center of power in the economy. For industrial SMEs, this law is both an opportunity and a risk.
With the Data Act, the European Commission is aiming for a new legal framework for data use, utilization and distribution. The new study provides recommendations for action for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
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