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Free Flow of Non-Personal Data - Regulation (EU) 2018/1807

Name: Free Flow of Non-Personal Data - Regulation (EU) 2018/1807

This act is crucial for enhancing the data economy in the EU by removing barriers to the free movement of non-personal data. It establishes a uniform legal framework aimed at promoting data sharing and processing across Member States, thereby fostering innovation and competitiveness in the digital market.

Target Audience:

  • Data Processors
  • Public Authorities

Key Points:

  • Removal of Data Localisation Barriers The regulation seeks to eliminate national policies that restrict the location of data storage and processing, thereby supporting a more integrated market for data services.
  • Facilitation of Data Portability It emphasizes the importance of allowing users to easily transfer their data between service providers without facing unnecessary obstacles, promoting competition.
  • Legal Certainty for Data Processing Services By establishing clear rules, the regulation intends to provide legal certainty to service providers operating across multiple Member States, facilitating cross-border operations.
  • Security and Compliance The regulation acknowledges the necessity of adhering to existing national security measures while ensuring the free movement of data.
  • Role of Public Authorities Public authorities are encouraged to adopt practices promoting data mobility and are directly covered by the regulation’s provisions, which help set an example for other entities.

Related Articles:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - General Data Protection Regulation This regulation is closely related as it governs the processing of personal data, thus maintaining a coherent legal framework for both personal and non-personal data movements within the EU.
  • Directive 2014/24/EU - Public Procurement Directive The regulation complements this directive by ensuring that data localization requirements do not impede public procurement processes.
  • Directive (EU) 2016/1148 - NIS Directive This directive relates to network and information systems security, reinforcing the security aspects mandated by the regulation for data processing services.

Reference URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018R1807

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