Data Act news and trends

New EU Council President Prioritizes AI, Chips, Digital Identity Legislation 
Europe // July 07, 2022

On July 1, the Czech Republic took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from France — and for the next six months, it will set the priorities for the EU’s political agenda. On Wednesday, July 6, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala...

EU Data Law Proposal Could Radically Change Blockchain Smart Contracts
Blockchain // February 28, 2022

A draft of the European Union Data Act would require a smart contract kill switch that could have a profound effect on the use, and even usefulness, of commercial blockchain technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

EU’s New Data Act May Compel US Firms To Share More Data
Data // February 24, 2022

The European Commission proposed new rules on February 23 to complement existing legislation governing data. The proposed Data Act is the second main legislative initiative resulting from the European strategy for data that intends to boost the EU’s leadership in the regulation of the data-driven...

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Tech CEOs: EU Data Act Threatens Cybersecurity

May 08, 2023
Worried about cybersecurity, five European tech CEOs are seeking changes to the proposed Data Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]