Data-sharing contracts pose problems that may need fixing, EU Commission says
By Luca Bertuzzi ( September 3, 2025, 12:57 GMT | Insight) -- Data-driven business models are held back by legal uncertainty and unfair value distribution in data-sharing contracts, according to a European Commission discussion paper shared ahead of a stakeholder meeting next month. The EU executive will monitor uptake of model contractual terms under the Data Act from 2026 but may act further in line with UN model law. Suggested measures include standardized labels, disclosure rules for connected devices and personal data management tools.The emergence of data-driven business models is being held back by legal uncertainty and imbalances in data-sharing contracts, the European Commission believes, and it is weighing corrective measures, according to a discussion paper seen by MLex....
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