Amendment 332· Data Act Article 41a
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(2) It shall be composed at least of representatives of Member States competent for matters related to data, the competent authorities for enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VIIa and VIIc of this Regulation, the European Data Protection Board, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ENISA, the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys. The Commission may decide to add additional categories of members. In its appointments of individual experts, the Commission shall aim to achieve gender and geographical balance among the members of the group. The European Data Innovation Board shall include structured participation from civil society, independent experts, and representatives of SMEs. Such participation shall be balanced and not affect the independence of competent authorities.
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Data Act Article 41a with this amendment
Amendment 332 applied to the Commission proposal, no other amendment
Unchanged: (1)
The European Data Innovation Board is established as a means to advising and assisting the Commission in coordinating the enforcement of this Regulation and to serve as a forum of discussion for the development of a European data economy and data policies.
It shall be composed at least of representatives of Member States competent for matters related to data, the competent authorities for enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VIIa and VIIc of this Regulation, the European Data Protection Board, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ENISA, the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys. The Commission may decide to add additional categories of members. In its appointments of individual experts, the Commission shall aim to achieve gender and geographical balance among the members of the group. The European Data Innovation Board shall include structured participation from civil society, independent experts, and representatives of SMEs. Such participation shall be balanced and not affect the independence of competent authorities.
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The Commission shall decide on the composition of the different configurations in which the Board will fulfil its tasks.
The Commission shall chair the meetings of the European Data Innovation Board.
Target
Wording of the targeted provisionlaw in force, Commission proposal, latest Council text
Commission proposalCOM(2025) 837
Article 41a European Data Innovation Board (1) The European Data Innovation Board is established as a means to advising and assisting the Commission in coordinating the enforcement of this Regulation and to serve as a forum of discussion for the development of a European data economy and data policies. (2) It shall be composed at least of representatives of Member States competent for matters related to data, the competent authorities for enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VIIa and VIIc of this Regulation, the European Data Protection Board, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ENISA, the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys. The Commission may decide to add additional categories of members. In its appointments of individual experts, the Commission shall aim to achieve gender and geographical balance among the members of the group. (3) The Commission shall decide on the composition of the different configurations in which the Board will fulfil its tasks. (4) The Commission shall chair the meetings of the European Data Innovation Board.
Council text of 22 October 2026ST 14756/26
Article 41a European Data Innovation Board (1) The European Data Innovation Board is established as a means to advising and assisting the Commission in coordinating the enforcement of this Regulation and to serve as a forum of strategic discussion for the development of a European data economy and data policies. (2) It shall be composed at least of representatives of Member States competent for matters related to data, the competent authorities for enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VIIa of this Regulation and representatives‘ of Member States’ authorities overseeing or competent bodies supporting the implementation of Chapter VIIc of this Regulation, the European Data Protection Board, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ENISA, the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys. If a Member State has designated more than one competent authority or competent body, they are represented in the plenary meetings of the Board by the designated data coordinator. Other competent authorities or competent bodies entrusted with specific operational responsibilities for the application and enforcement of this Regulation may participate in the thematic subgroups of the Board relevant for their responsibilities. The Commission may decide to add additional categories of members. In its appointments of individual experts, the Commission shall aim to achieve gender and geographical balance among the members of the group. (3) The Commission shall decide on the composition of the different configurations in which the Board will fulfil its tasks. (4) The Commission shall chair the meetings of the European Data Innovation Board.
Cite this amendment
Amendment 332 (David Cormand), European Parliament, Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, amendments 329–532 to the draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (IMCO-AM-791061, PE791.061v01-00, 16 July 2026), pp. 4–5
Link, short form and official text
Amendment 332 (David Cormand), European Parliament, Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, amendments 329–532 to the draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (IMCO-AM-791061, PE791.061v01-00, 16 July 2026), pp. 4–5
IMCO Amendment 332 (IMCO-AM-791061), p. 4