The DGA came into effect on September 24, 2023, and concerns - relatively new - marketplaces that enable data sharing between parties. This type of platform forms the connection between a data provider and a data recipient. It is expected that more and more of these companies and organizations will emerge to relieve entrepreneurs in the data chain and to securely unlock the value of data through them.
Minister Micky Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate): “Data are the raw material of a well-functioning digital economy. Therefore, it is important to reach good agreements upfront for entrepreneurs and consumers. For example, companies collect information about behavior and tailor their offerings accordingly. To ensure that the use of data and sharing via marketplaces happens safely, the DGA now exists. All entrepreneurs and consumers will benefit from this.”
Agreements for the development of the data sharing market
The DGA regulates the reliability, access, and neutrality of data. For example, when using anonymized medical data for new drug research. The DGA also regulates the sharing of data by companies and consumers through so-called data intermediation services. These services must now register and may not use received data for other purposes. This way, the DGA tries to protect data while providing an alternative to a limited number of larger companies that currently dominate the data market.
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will be the supervisor of compliance with the DGA. Data intermediation services will also have to register with them. More information about the DGA is available via ACM.