EU Data Governance Act (DGA)
Regulation (EU) 2022/868 on European data governance (Data Governance Act) creates a framework for facilitating data sharing across the EU. It establishes conditions for re-use of public sector data, provides a notification framework for data intermediation services, and promotes the development of data altruism and data sharing by design.
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Framework Domains (23)
Chapter II — Re-use of Protected Public Sector Data
Conditions for the re-use of certain categories of data held by public sector bodies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-II-01 | Categories of Protected Data for Re-use |
| DGA-II-02 | Technical Conditions for Re-use |
| DGA-II-03 | Fees for Re-use |
| DGA-II-04 | Single Information Point |
| DGA-II-05 | Third-Country Transfer Restrictions |
Chapter III — Data Intermediation Services
Notification and regulatory framework for data intermediation services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-III-01 | Notification Requirement |
| DGA-III-02 | Conditions for Data Intermediation Services |
| DGA-III-03 | Structural Separation |
| DGA-III-04 | Security Requirements |
Chapter IV — Data Altruism
Framework for voluntary data sharing for the general interest
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-IV-01 | Data Altruism Organisation Registration |
| DGA-IV-02 | European Data Altruism Consent Form |
| DGA-IV-03 | Transparency Requirements |
| DGA-IV-04 | Data Subject Rights Protection |
Chapter V-VII — Governance and Enforcement
European Data Innovation Board, competent authorities, and enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-V-01 | European Data Innovation Board |
| DGA-VI-01 | Competent Authorities Designation |
| DGA-VI-02 | Penalties and Enforcement |
| DGA-VII-01 | International Agreements |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art22 | European Data Altruism Consent Form |
Data Altruism
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art16 | Data Altruism Framework |
EDIB
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art29 | European Data Innovation Board (EDIB) |
EDIB Tasks
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art30 | Tasks of the European Data Innovation Board |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art7 | Competent Bodies for Re-use Assistance |
Intermediation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art10 | Data Intermediation Services |
International
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art31 | International Access and Transfer Safeguards |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art5(11) | Transfers of Non-Personal Data to Third Countries |
Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art14 | Monitoring of Compliance by Intermediation Providers |
Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art11 | Notification by Data Intermediation Services Providers |
Operating Conditions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art12 | Conditions for Providing Data Intermediation Services |
Public Register
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art15 | Register of Recognised Data Intermediation Providers |
Public Sector Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art3 | Categories of Public Sector Data Subject to Re-use |
Re-use Conditions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art5 | Conditions for Re-use of Public Sector Data |
Recognition Criteria
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art18 | Registration Requirements for Data Altruism Organisations |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art17 | National Registers of Recognised Data Altruism Organisations |
Safeguards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art20 | Specific Requirements to Safeguard Rights and Interests |
Supervision
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art13 | Competent Authorities for Data Intermediation Services |
| DGA-Art23 | Competent Authorities for the Registration of Altruism Organisations |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DGA-Art19 | Transparency Requirements for Altruism Organisations |
| DGA-Art8 | Single Information Points |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Data Governance Act (DGA), you already cover:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Data Governance Act (DGA)?
EU Data Governance Act (DGA) is a compliance framework from European Union with 23 domains and 38 controls. Regulation (EU) 2022/868 on European data governance (Data Governance Act) creates a framework for facilitating data sharing across the EU. It establishes conditions for re-use of public sector data, provides a notification framework for data intermediation services, and promotes the development of data altruism and data sharing by design. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Data Governance Act (DGA) have?
EU Data Governance Act (DGA) has 38 controls organised across 23 domains. The largest domains are Chapter II — Re-use of Protected Public Sector Data (5 controls), Chapter III — Data Intermediation Services (4 controls), Chapter IV — Data Altruism (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Data Governance Act (DGA) map to?
EU Data Governance Act (DGA) maps to 388 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (18% coverage), African Union Malabo Convention (18% coverage), Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) (18% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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