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The Data Act enables European industries to boost growth, innovation, and competitiveness to their full potential, through data sharing. The guidance on selected definitions in the Data Act will be a key element to further facilitate compliance with this regulation and enable businesses and consumers to untap its fullest potential.
To gather input from different stakeholders, the Commission is hosting an online workshop on Monday, 26 January 2026 from 14:00-17:00 (Brussels time). The workshop is open to Member State authorities, companies, lawyers, professors, and organisations.
You can register to take part in the discussions and help shape the guidelines. Note that registrations will only be accepted if a professional email address is provided. Following registration, participants will receive a link to connect to attend online. Registrations close on 22 January 2026.
Background
In its Data Union Strategy, the Commission has announced to publish Guidance on selected definitions in the Data Act by the first quarter of 2026. This guidance document will complement the existing guidance the Commission has already made available.