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VLOPs, search engines must ensure data access for researchers, EU rules say

( October 9, 2025, 09:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Very Large Online Platforms and search engines must ensure data access for researchers under new rules published on Thursday, the European Commission said. The rules define technical conditions and procedures for access, including the creation of a data access portal for researchers and the provider's duty to publish a data catalogue to help researchers recognize relevant data. The rules also allow for secure access environments. The regulation, part of the EU’s Digital Services Act, will enter into force at the end of the month.Regulation attached. ...

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