EDPB–EDPS Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus proposal
On 19 November 2025, the European Commission issued a Digital Omnibus proposal with the aim to simplify compliance with the digital rulebook, hereby amending several EU digital legislation, such as GDPR, Data Act and ePrivacy Directive. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a Joint Opinion on the proposed […]
The European Commission Publishes Model Contractual Terms and Standard Сontractual Clauses Under the Data Act
The European Commission has released a package of non-binding model contractual terms (MCTs) and standard contractual clauses (SCCs) intended to simplify and harmonise how organisations contract for data access, data sharing and data processing services under the Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854). The package aims to reduce fragmentation, strengthen legal certainty, minimise negotiation friction and […]
The Digital Omnibus: Targeted Amendments to the EU Digital Rulebook
The European Commission has unveiled a new digital package designed to cut administrative burdens for companies across the EU and streamline the Union’s fragmented digital rulebook. The package centres on, amongst other things, amending existing requirements relating to GDPR, AI Act, Data Act, e-privacy directive and other data legislation such as the Data Governance Act. […]
European Commission Publishes Updated FAQ (v. 1.3) on the Data Act
On 12 September 2025, the European Commission published version 1.3 of the FAQ on the Data Act (Regulation 2023/2854). Click here to read the latest FAQ in its entirety. Click here to read our article on notable findings from the previous version. As with earlier iterations, the FAQ is not legally binding, but it serves […]
European Commission Publishes Updated FAQ (v. 1.2) on the Data Act
On 3 February 2025, the EU Commission published the latest version of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854). Although the FAQ is not legally binding, it serves as a practical guide to assist stakeholders in implementing the rights and obligations established under the Data Act. It also clarifies the scope […]
The Data Act
The European market has seen a sharp increase in connected devices in recent years. The use of connected objects, also called the Internet of Things, generates an increasing amount of data. On 11 January 2024 the EU Data Act entered into force, signifying a key milestone in the digital transformation journey. The Data Act has […]