The European Data Act: Harnessing the Value of Europe’s Data

Mr D’Cunha outlines how the European Data Act will seek to ensure that Europe can harness its data for the benefit of its economy and society. Mr D’Cunha explains that the act will address how businesses currently share data and promote greater data sharing while ensuring fair allocation of value from data. The act will also empower the rights of consumers regarding co-generated data and seek to ensure that data works for wider society rather than just a small number of companies

About the Speaker:

Christian D’Cunha works in the data policy and innovation unit of DG CONNECT in the European Commission. He has been involved in devising the EU’s cybersecurity strategy and in coordinating EU interoperable COVID-19 contact tracing apps. He previously served as Head of the Private Office of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). Before joining the EDPS, Mr D’Cunha was involved in leading the review of the data retention directive and in negotiations on the EU’s internal security strategy.