Study published supporting evaluation of EU data rules

The European Commission has released a new study evaluating key data regulations, supporting the ongoing development of the EU's digital strategy. This study analyzes the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Open Data Directive, and the Data Governance Act. These three legislative measures are central to establishing a unified data market and fostering a competitive digital economy within Europe. The study employed desk research, legal analysis, and stakeholder consultations to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, and added value of these acts. It explores how these regulations complement each other. The report also highlights areas for future policy consideration, including fostering sustainable business models for data sharing, strengthening national coordination, and harmonizing legal definitions. This evaluation will directly affect software companies, data-driven businesses, and any entity operating within the European data ecosystem. The findings will help shape future policies aimed at removing barriers to data movement, promoting the reuse of public sector information, and building trust in data-sharing mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to create a seamless single market for data across Europe. The study's recommendations will guide the next phase of the policy cycle, potentially leading to revised regulations or new initiatives. This will contribute to the EU's digital sovereignty goals, enhancing its competitiveness in the global data economy. Further policy development may focus on open data, big data, and the data value chain.