The highly anticipated EU Data Act came into force on 11 January 2024, with most provisions applying from 12 September 2025. Yet despite this long lead time, many businesses remain unaware of how the Act will reshape the EU's data economy and impact foreign companies operating in the region. Today, businesses cannot escape the importance of data, and the legislation will put a clear emphasis on fairness, innovation and accessibility in real-time data usage. The Act presents an opportunity to access valuab ...