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What you need to know about the EU Data Act and its extraterritorial scope

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The Act applies widely across industries, including both EU and non-EU organizations that manufacture or offer connected products across the EU.

The European Union (EU) Data Act (EDA) came into force on January 11, 2024, and took effect on September 12, 2025. It is set to reshape how companies handle data generated by connected products, smart devices, and cloud services across Europe. Its goal is to create a fairer and more

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