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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 EU Data Regulation came into force on January 11, 2024. A VDMA FAQ document has been compiled and updated to provide non-binding guidance.

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Draft bill for the German national Data Act Implementation Act

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.

VDMA guidance on data sharing under the EU Data Act

The VDMA has developed a guidance to provide non-binding orientation on the data sharing obligations under the EU Data Act.

Where does our industry stand? Results of the survey on the 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.

European Commission publishes FAQs on the EU Data Act

The Commission has published the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the EU Data Act to help companies implement the Data Act.

EU Data Act – Where does our industry stand?

The VDMA is conducting a survey among its member companies on the state of implementation of the EU Data Act.

EU Data Act - construction machinery is also affected

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.

VDMA FAQ on the EU Data Regulation (third edition) available

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.

EU Data Act: "Experiment on the aorta of the economy"

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.

VDMA Study "Challenges and Potentials of the EU Data Act for the Mechanical and Plant Engineering Industry".

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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VDMA Software and Digitalization
VDMA Software and Digitalization deals with current trends such as AI or platform and data economy. We offer VDMA members a wide range of services for the digital transformation of processes, products and organizations - especially in light of the EU Data Regulation.
With the establishment of the Manufacturing-X Forum, we are bundling and coordinating all activities on this topic within the association as well as towards our members, thus taking into account the increasing importance of data rooms as an important basis for new, digital business models.
VDMA Legal
The legal department at the VDMA consists of a team of lawyers specializing in the capital goods industry. Here you will receive individualized legal input - competently, quickly and at no additional cost, tailor-made for the mechanical engineering sector.

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