European Data Governance Act Report

Summary

The Data Governance Act aims to create a single market for data in the EU by facilitating data sharing and establishing neutral intermediaries. It focuses on re-using public sector data and promoting voluntary data altruism.
9 06.06.2022
Other
economy
science
public sector
european union
administrative reform
public administration
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The regulation establishes a framework for the re-use of certain categories of protected data held by public sector bodies.
  • Data intermediation services must remain neutral and are required to maintain a structural separation from other business activities to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • A framework is created to encourage data altruism, allowing entities to register as recognized organizations for sharing data for the public interest.
  • Strict safeguards are implemented to prevent the unlawful transfer or access of non-personal data by third countries.

Speeches

32 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
0:51 min
8. Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)
Alexandra GEESE
Alexandra GEESE
Verts/ALE
1:12 min
4. Data Governance Act ***I (debate)
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