The Data Act access by design obligation becomes applicable on 12 September 2026 to connected products and related services placed on the market after that date.
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The Cyber Resilience Act reaches the gambling sector more widely than most operators assume. Downloadable casino and sportsbook clients, mobile applications, gaming cabinets, self-service betting terminals, kiosks and the software supplied with them all qualify as products with digital elements, and the guidance approved by the European Commission on 27 July 2026 removes much of the uncertainty as to where the perimeter runs.
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The European Commission approved on 27 July 2026 the content of its guidance on the Cyber Resilience Act, which is the most detailed interpretive document published to date on Regulation (EU) 2024/2847. It is formally non-binding, although it sets out the interpretation that market surveillance authorities, notifying authorities and notified bodies are expected to apply across the Union.
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The European Commission has published FAQs on the Data Act, one of the pillars of the European Data Strategy with several impacts on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and any connected technology.
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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.
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