Navigating the EU Data Act: Key Obligations and a Spotlight on Switching Rights
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 (the Data Act) entered into force across the EU on 12 September 2025. It forms a key part of the EU’s broader data strategy and establishes a comprehensive framework for how data is accessed, used, and shared across connected products, digital services, and data processing services, including cloud and edge computing services. It applies to a wide range of businesses, such as connected product manufacturers, software as a service (SaaS), and infrastructure service providers, as well as third-party data recipients and public bodies. Read the full alert here.
To help companies and investors stay ahead of the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape across pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, and laboratory testing, our Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance team provides timely insights into key developments. Each quarter, we publish a tracker spotlighting the most impactful regulatory updates—essential intelligence for industry leaders navigating change. You can read about the Q4 2025 updates