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OPINION: EU Data Act does not apply to all data businesses

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Thomas Hyrkiel

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While drafted very broadly, it is important to keep in mind that the Act’s primary focus is empowering consumers and that its reach may not extend to all digital services.

The issues around data portability will be very familiar to many of our readers, irrespective of their area of specialization.

Whether attempting to migrate from one social media ecosystem to another, change device ecosystems, or simply move detailed health data, users are often faced with a myriad of obstacles including

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