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Data Act compliance and advisory services
We help organizations understand and comply with the EU Data Act, ensuring data rights, seamless service switching, and robust contractual compliance across connected products and data processing services.
What EY can do for you
The EU Data Act entered into force on 12th September 2025 and marks a significant shift in how organizations must manage, share, and protect data generated by connected devices, device-management platforms or applications, and cloud-based services through their use by consumers. As digital transformation accelerates, the Data Act aims to prevent data monopolies and ensure that both individuals and organizations have greater control over their data. This regulation introduces new rights for end-users and obligations for manufacturers, service providers and resellers operating within the EU or serving EU citizens.
EY’s Data Act compliance and advisory services are designed to help organizations navigate this complex regulatory landscape and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Our approach to compliance implementation includes:
Why EY?
EY’s multidisciplinary team combines legal, technical, and industry expertise with strong experience with digital regulations to deliver tailored solutions that help you achieve compliance, minimize risk, and unlock new opportunities in the data-driven economy. While they have not yet been formally defined, non-compliances with the Data Act are expected to result in substantial fines (up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover), reputational damage, and operational disruption.
Let EY be your trusted partner in navigating the Data Act, empowering your organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.