The Book The Data Governance Act (DGA) establishes a legal framework for the use and sharing
of data across all sectors - from industrial to mobility and health data to public sector data.
It also aims to strengthen trust in the institutions through which data can be shared. It
applies to both personal and non-personal data. This book combines systematic explanatory
depth with the necessary practical relevance. The mechanisms regulations and instruments
introduced by the DGA are explained in a comprehensible manner. In addition the interaction
between the DGA the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the planned Data Act is
explained in detail enabling data intermediaries data altruistic organisations and public
bodies to offer their services in compliance with the legal requirements. The book also
anticipates potential problematic situations for companies sharing data with the aforementioned
players. Main topics Definition of the addressees concerned Requirements for data use and
secure data exchange Questions of how to distinguish to data protection and trade secret law
Data intermediaries Data altruism European Data Innovation Council Possibility of adequacy
decisions Legal consequences in case of infringements The Target Group Data intermediaries
data altruistic organisations data protection officers public authorities legal
practitioners in-house counsel companies trade associations research institutions European
institutions.
