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EU Data Act: Unfair-terms rules extend to older long-term contracts

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Sun, September 12, 2027 · European Union

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Chapter IV (unfair contractual terms) applies to contracts concluded on or before 12 Sep 2025 that are of indefinite duration or expire at least 10 years from 11 Jan 2024 (Art 50). Not legal advice.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Jan 11, 2024EU Data Act: Data Act enters into force3 yr ago
Jan 11, 2024EU Data Act: Reduced switching charges period begins3 yr ago
Sep 12, 2025EU Data Act: Data Act applies12 mo ago
Sep 12, 2025EU Data Act: Member States notify penalty rules12 mo ago
Sep 12, 2026EU Data Act: Access-by-design for new connected products13 days ago
Jan 12, 2027EU Data Act: Cloud switching charges abolishedin 4 mo
Sep 12, 2027EU Data Act: Unfair-terms rules extend to older long-term contractsin 12 mo
Sep 12, 2028EU Data Act: Commission evaluationin 2 yr

Also on Sep 12, 2027

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