The Data Act entered into force on 12 September 2025, and in the Netherlands its national Implementation Act (Dataverordening, Dv) followed on 21 November 2025. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) published a newsletter this week explaining what the Data Act means in practice, particularly for organisations that work with data from connected […]
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The Data Act entered into force – what you need to know
On 12 September 2025, the Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) became applicable in the EU member states. The Data Act creates a framework for fair access to and use of data across the EU and it is aimed at giving users more control over product-generated data and foster the principles of transparency, fairness, and GDPR […]
AI Literacy: What You Really Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a specialised technology reserved for a handful of tech companies. It now powers, at least tangentially, the tools, platforms, and processes of almost every business. AI’s presence in the workplace is now routine. Organisations must ensure their employees know how to use AI responsibly, both as a compliance requirement […]
EU AI Act Obligations for General-Purpose AI Models Take Effect
The European Union has reached a new milestone in regulating Artificial Intelligence, one year after the EU AI Act was enacted. From 2 August 2025, provisions of the AI Act governing general-purpose AI (GPAI) models are in force. These rules apply to GPAI models, i.e. models that can be adapted for many tasks, from content […]
The GDPR and the AI Act: A Harmonized Yet Complex Regulatory Landscape
The European Union has recently introduced the AI Act, poised to become the cornerstone of AI governance across the EU. This groundbreaking regulation is designed to address the risks AI systems pose to health, safety, and fundamental rights, complementing the protections already established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Together, these frameworks create a […]
Current legislation shaping Europe’s Digital Decade
In recent years, Europe has made decisive efforts to lead companies and people into the digital future. These efforts are ongoing and are leading to a dynamic process at legislative level with a flood of new legislation. This article provides an overview of several significant new pieces of legislation introduced by the EU as part […]
AI Act – What’s next?
After a record-long negotiation (36 hours), the EU Parliament declared on Friday, December 8, 2023, that they have successfully reached an agreement on the upcoming AI Act. As of now, there is no official text available. The only official sources of information that we have are press releases from the EU institutions involved in the […]