Data are the oil of the future and the Internet of Things technologies considerably rely on them, leading to major data protection issues.
As of September 2025, the EU Data Act will dramatically transform the way data is used and controlled across the EU, particularly focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices, as outlined in the EC Guidance on the matter.
On March 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved the bill for the Data Act, legislation that is part of the European data strategy and aims to contribute to the development of new digital services through increased data sharing, with a considerable impact on trade secrets.
The increase in GDPR fines made exponentially complex for businesses to maximize the profits generated by the exploitation of data, but here are potential options to be considered.
The fashion world is discovering technology integration into clothing with e-textile and smart clothing, raising new legal issues for this market.
The Fintech revolution relies on data flows enhanced by the PSD2, which requires certainty now aimed by the European Data Protection Board guidelines on the interplay between the PSD2 and the GDPR, which leave gray areas though.
The retail and fashion sectors need to deal with new legal issues due to the adoption of IoT technologies as a consequence of the rapid digital revolution of the industry.
Gambling and video gaming companies risk not to be compliant with the GDPR since they adopt a merely formal approach, while the EU privacy regulation could impact their model of business.
Ownership and exploitation of non-personal, including IoT and M2M, data trigger new legal challenges during the time when they are expected to become more valuable.
The revolution of the blockchain might unveil some legal implications deriving from the usage of a technology that can get out of control.