From smartphones to smart cities, connected objects are generating ever more data. The European Parliament wants to release its potential.  

 
Data is key to innovation in sectors from technology to health, transport to farming. MEPs are concerned too much of it remains untapped or in the hands of tech giants. They want new rules to help smaller companies and public bodies deliver better products and services. The Data Act will set a framework for the economy of tomorrow.

data protection

technology

consumer protection

DSM (Digital Single Market)

What does the new EU Data Act bring to companies, innovators and Europeans?

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Connected objects make up the Internet of Things

But lots of data remains untapped or controlled by tech giants.

The European Parliament wants a fairer deal

With a law to open up access to non-personal data

Smarter, greener cities, farms and factories.