Texts to 22 Oct 2026

Amendment 62· Data Act Article 41a

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Rapporteur
Brando Benifei
Committee and document
JURI·draft opinion (JURI-PA-789142, PE789.142v01-00)·5 June 2026
Source
Official text, p. 50·printed header: Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 41a – paragraph 2
Targets
Article 41a of the Data Act

Text of the amendment

As tabled

Wordingagainst the Commission’s

(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. If a Member State has designated more than one competent authority or competent body, they shall be 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.

Struck CommissionHighlighted amendment

Data Act Article 41a with this amendment

Amendment 62 applied to the Commission proposal, no other amendment

Unchanged: (1)
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. If a Member State has designated more than one competent authority or competent body, they shall be 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.

Amended
Unchanged: (3) and (4)
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.

Full text on the Data Act Article 41a page

Justification

This amendment clarifies the representation and participation structure within the European Data Innovation Board, helping ensure more effective coordination between competent authorities and better involvement of bodies with specific operational responsibilities in relevant thematic discussions.

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 62 (draft opinion by Brando Benifei), European Parliament, Committee on Legal Affairs, draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (JURI-PA-789142, PE789.142v01-00, 5 June 2026), p. 50

Link, short form and official text
Reference

Amendment 62 (draft opinion by Brando Benifei), European Parliament, Committee on Legal Affairs, draft opinion on COM(2025) 837 (JURI-PA-789142, PE789.142v01-00, 5 June 2026), p. 50

Short form

JURI Amendment 62 (JURI-PA-789142), p. 50

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