The EU Data Act is reshaping the landscape for every company that develops, manufactures, or operates connected products and IoT solutions. With enforcement beginning September 12, 2025, this regulation affects millions of devices across industries—from automotive and healthcare to manufacturing and smart cities. The scale is unprecedented: every connected product placed on the EU market must enable user access to product- and service-related data, facilitate third-party data sharing at the user’s request, and ensure data portability in a timely, machine-readable manner. These new rules aim to unify data access and usage across member states.
But here's what many companies are missing: compliance isn't just about avoiding penalties. The EU Data Act creates a massive opportunity for businesses that understand how to turn regulatory requirements into competitive advantages. Companies that adapt early will unlock new revenue streams, strengthen customer relationships, and position themselves as leaders in the emerging data spaces of the economy.
That's where Nemko Digital comes in. As a vendor-neutral expert in AI regulatory compliance and digital governance, we've guided countless organizations through complex regulatory transformations. Our upcoming EU Data Act webinar isn't just another compliance briefing—it's your strategic roadmap to success.
The EU Data Act sets obligations that many companies are still struggling to understand. Connected devices must incorporate "access by design" principles. IoT platforms must enable data access and sharing without undue delay, in formats that are structured, commonly used, and machine-readable. Service contracts must also define users’ rights to data access, sharing, and portability. While these requirements leave little room for ignoring compliance, the interpretation and implementation details can be challenging. What is certain, however, is that the penalties for non-compliance are significant—up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover.
Understanding these obligations upfront isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about sidestepping the far greater costs of retrofitting compliance into products that are already on the market. Companies that delay action risk rushed implementations, mounting technical debt, and user experiences that fall short of expectations.
That’s why our webinar focuses on turning abstract legal requirements into practical, buildable steps. You’ll learn what “easily accessible” really means, how to design “machine-readable formats” that actually work in practice, and what “without undue delay” requires from your infrastructure. We’ll show you how to embed compliance into your development roadmap from the outset, cutting long-term risk and cost..
The EU Data Act is no longer on the horizon—it’s here. Since 12 September 2025, the regulation has been fully applicable, and companies that haven’t acted are already at risk of enforcement. But it’s not too late to take control. Organizations that move quickly now can still reduce compliance exposure, minimize costly retrofits, and turn regulatory obligations into competitive advantage.
While many companies view the EU Data Act as a burden, forward-thinking organizations see it as a catalyst for innovation. The regulation doesn't just require data sharing—it creates entirely new possibilities for portability, interoperability, and service models that didn't exist before.
Consider the opportunities: users who can easily access their vehicle data might choose your automotive services over competitors who make data access difficult. Healthcare providers who enable seamless data portability could attract patients seeking integrated care experiences. Industrial equipment manufacturers who facilitate data sharing might unlock new maintenance and optimization service revenues.
The competitive advantage goes to companies that embrace data sharing as a feature, not a compliance checkbox. Early adopters will establish themselves as user-centric brands while their competitors struggle with basic compliance. They'll build ecosystems of partners and services around their data platforms, creating network effects that become increasingly difficult for competitors to replicate.
The EU Data Act is written in legal language that can be challenging for technical teams to interpret. Terms like "comprehensive, structured, commonly used and machine-readable format" sound clear until you're actually designing and implementing these concepts. What does “easily accessible” mean in practice for users and APIs? How should companies interpret the requirement to make data available without undue delay while maintaining system performance? And what technical and organizational safeguards are necessary to ensure secure third-party data sharing without exposing trade secrets or sensitive information?
This translation gap between legal requirements and technical implementation is where many companies stumble. They either over-engineer solutions that exceed requirements, or under-deliver on compliance because they misunderstood the specifications.
Our webinar bridges this gap with concrete examples and actionable guidance. For example, we'll show you how to design data export functions that meet the "comprehensive" requirement while keeping outputs relevant and usable.
Our data governance expertise means we understand both the regulatory landscape and the technical realities of implementation. We'll give you the specific, actionable requirements your teams need to build compliant solutions efficiently.
The EU Data Act compliance market is already flooded with vendors promising quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions. But regulatory compliance isn't a product you can buy—it's a strategic capability you need to build. That's why vendor-neutral expertise is so valuable.
Nemko Digital brings decades of experience in digital governance, regulatory compliance, and technical implementation across industries. We've helped companies navigate the EU AI Act, GDPR, and countless other regulatory frameworks. Our approach is always vendor-neutral because our success depends on your success, not on selling you specific technologies or platforms.
Our webinar speakers bring both regulatory expertise and hands-on technical experience. Mónica Fernández, our AI Governance Lead, has guided organizations through complex compliance transformations across multiple jurisdictions. Pepijn van der Laan, our Global Technical Director, has architected data governance solutions for some of the world's largest technology companies.
This combination of regulatory knowledge and technical depth means you'll get guidance that's both legally sound and practically implementable. We understand the nuances of EU regulatory interpretation, but we also know what works in real-world development environments. You'll leave the webinar with confidence that your compliance strategy is both correct and achievable.
Unlike vendor presentations that push specific solutions, our webinar focuses on helping you make the right decisions for your specific situation. We'll help you evaluate options, understand trade-offs, and build a compliance approach that fits your business model and technical architecture
The EU Data Act webinar is your chance to access this data governance expertise and start building your competitive advantage today. Join us on September 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM CET and discover how to turn compliance into your strongest competitive advantage.
The webinar is completely free, but spaces are limited to ensure quality interaction during the Q&A session. With the September 12 applicability deadline having passed, demand for expert guidance is at an all-time high.
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