EU Data Act: Access-by-design for new connected products
Tech · Compliance deadlines · Sat, September 12, 2026 · European Union
Art 3(1) design obligation (product data and related service data accessible to the user by default) applies to connected products and related services placed on the market after 12 Sep 2026. Not legal advice.
Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 11, 2024 | EU Data Act: Data Act enters into force | 3 yr ago |
| Thu, Jan 11, 2024 | EU Data Act: Reduced switching charges period begins | 3 yr ago |
| Fri, Sep 12, 2025 | EU Data Act: Data Act applies | 12 mo ago |
| Fri, Sep 12, 2025 | EU Data Act: Member States notify penalty rules | 12 mo ago |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | EU Data Act: Access-by-design for new connected products | 13 days ago |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | EU Data Act: Cloud switching charges abolished | in 4 mo |
| Sun, Sep 12, 2027 | EU Data Act: Unfair-terms rules extend to older long-term contracts | in 12 mo |
| Tue, Sep 12, 2028 | EU Data Act: Commission evaluation | in 2 yr |
Also on Sep 12, 2026
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah | 13 days ago |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | 18th BRICS summit | 13 days ago |
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- Changes
- 2026-09-25: added to 2026-09-12