EU Data Law: A Commentary on the Data Governance Act and the Data Act

Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners, this book provides a comprehensive commentary on the Data Governance Act (DGA) and the Data Act (DA). This Commentary combines close legal analysis with interdisciplinary reflections to explore a nuanced and holistic understanding of the EU’s emerging data governance framework and its practical implications. Situating the DGA and the DA within the evolving landscape of EU digital regulation, the chapters provide insights into recent developments, including the 2025 Digital Omnibus.

Key Features:

• Presents a detailed article-by-article examination of both the DGA and DA
• Integrates the 2025 Digital Omnibus Proposal into the analysis of both data laws
• Includes four introductory chapters contextualising the DGA and DA from different and crucial perspectives
• Offers unique insight into how the DGA-DA legal framework can help bridge the gap between law and the computer science disciplines

EU Data Law is an essential resource for legal practitioners and policy advisors working in technology, media and telecommunications law. Academics in European law, data science and public policy looking to deepen their understanding will also benefit from the detailed analysis and varied perspectives on offer.