The EU's landmark Data Act took effect on Sept. 12, 2025, reshaping how customer data can be accessed, shared and monetized across the European digital economy. Orrick partners Christian Schröder and Julia Apostle join RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sasha Leonhardt to unpack what the law means for global businesses operating in Europe. The group discusses how the Act interacts with the GDPR, new rights for users and third parties, obligations for manufacturers and cloud providers, and the compliance and revenue implications of data-sharing and switching obligations. The conversation also explores the opportunities the Act creates for innovation and competition in the data economy.

Links:

• "The EU Data Act is in Force — What Should Businesses Do?" (Orrick Insight)
• Orrick Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
• Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory
• RegFiPodcast.com