Cloud-Switching

The Data Act addresses the growing importance of non-personal data in the digital economy. It grants users of connected products (IoT devices, industrial machinery) the right to access data they generate and share it with third parties. Data holders must make data available in standardized formats. The Act also creates a framework for public bodies to request private sector data during emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters. For cloud services, it mandates interoperability standards and prohibits contractual barriers to switching providers. Organizations must implement technical measures to prevent unlawful international data transfers upon government requests from non-EU countries.