Data Strategy Briefing — EU Data Governance Act adopted by Parliament

The European Parliament approved the Data Governance Act (DGA) on 6 April 2022, creating a harmonized framework for data sharing across the EU. The law introduces authorization requirements for data intermediation services, sets conditions for reusing protected public-sector data, and establishes voluntary data altruism mechanisms overseen by national registries.

By clarifying governance obligations for intermediaries and public bodies, the DGA aims to unlock cross-border data availability while protecting confidentiality, intellectual property, and sensitive categories. Organizations planning to offer EU data intermediation or altruism services need to assess registration pathways, compliance with separation-of-duties rules, and obligations to maintain security controls and transparency reports.

• European Parliament vote record confirms adoption of the DGA on 6 April 2022 and outlines scope, objectives, and next steps for publication.
• European Commission overview explains data intermediation service obligations, public-sector data reuse safeguards, and the timeline for entry into force and application.