EU Data Act: Cloud switching charges abolished
Tech · Compliance deadlines · Tue, January 12, 2027 · European Union
Providers of data processing services may no longer impose any switching charges on customers (Art 29(1)). Not legal advice.
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| 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 |
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