The Data Act (DA) forms the central pillar of the new EU Data Law regime - framing data generation, access, use and transfer. The DA focuses in particular on data access for businesses, consumers and the public sector, on data contracts and on cloud switching.Comprehensive commentaryThe Specht/Hennemann offers an article-by-article commentary on the DA. It stands out for its systematic depth of explanation and practical relevance. The style of the commentary (including recitals printed next to the respective norms) facilitates the understanding of the complex regulatory structure of the DA. In a comprehensive introduction, overarching topics are presented, such as the underlying data policy decisions, current debates, developments at the national, the supranational, and the international levels, as well as an overall assessment and critique of the DA.Main topics
