Amendment 90· Data Act Article 42
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(c) facilitating cooperation between competent authorities through capacity-building and the exchange of information, in particular by establishing methods for the efficient exchange of information relating to the enforcement of the rights and obligations under this Regulation in cross-border cases, including coordination with regard to the settting of penalties;;
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The EDIB shall support the consistent application of this Regulation by:
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serving as a forum for strategic discussions on data policies, data governance, international data flows and cross-sectoral developments relevant to the European data economy;
advising and assisting the Commission with regard to developing consistent practice of competent authorities in the enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VII, VIIa and VIIc;
facilitating cooperation between competent authorities through capacity- building and the exchange of information, in particular by establishing methods for the efficient exchange of information relating to the enforcement of the rights and obligations under this Regulation in cross-border cases, including coordination with regard to the settting of penalties; ;
fostering an exchange of experience and good practice between the Member States in the field of re-use of public sector information in collaboration with other relevant governance bodies.’;
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Justification
Reinsertion of text omitted from art. 42(1) of the current Data Act - recommended by EDPB-EDPS joint opinion, para. 169.
Target
Wording of the targeted provisionlaw in force, Commission proposal, latest Council text
Commission proposalCOM(2025) 837
Article 42 Role of the EDIB (1) The EDIB shall support the consistent application of this Regulation by: (a) serving as a forum for strategic discussions on data policies, data governance, international data flows and cross-sectoral developments relevant to the European data economy; (b) advising and assisting the Commission with regard to developing consistent practice of competent authorities in the enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VII, VIIa and VIIc; (c) facilitating cooperation between competent authorities through capacity-building and the exchange of information; (d) fostering an exchange of experience and good practice between the Member States in the field of re-use of public sector information in collaboration with other relevant governance bodies.
Council text of 22 October 2026ST 14756/26
Article 42 Role of the EDIB (1) The EDIB shall support the consistent application of this Regulation by:
(a)serving as a forum for strategic discussions on data policies, data governance, international data flows and cross-sectoral developments relevant to the European data economy;
(b)advising and assisting the Commission with regard to developing consistent practice of competent authorities in the enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VII, VIIa and VIIc;
(c)facilitating cooperation between competent authorities through capacity-building and the exchange of information;
(d)fostering an exchange of experience and good practice between the Member States in the field of re-use of public sector information in collaboration with other relevant governance bodies.;
(e)advising and assisting the Commission with regard to the implementation of Chapters II, III, V, VII, VIIa and VIIc by suggesting development of guidance for businesses and public organisations;
(f)advising and assisting the Commission on cross-sector standardisation issues;
(g)ensuring active cooperation and coordination with other relevant bodies, and expert groups to ensure policy consistency in the digital single market.
Cite this amendment
Amendment 90 (draft opinion by Alex Agius Saliba), European Parliament, Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (IMCO-PA-789877, PE789.877, 8 June 2026), p. 70
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Amendment 90 (draft opinion by Alex Agius Saliba), European Parliament, Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (IMCO-PA-789877, PE789.877, 8 June 2026), p. 70
IMCO Amendment 90 (IMCO-PA-789877), p. 70