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Data Act· Article 32a

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Article 32a Data Act as printed in the Council text of 22 October 2026

Public Union registers for voluntary data intermediation services and data altruism organisations

Source Council, 22 October 2026. Article 32a: ST 14756/26, page 83 · exact text page

Article 32a

Its wording is printed below, under Article 32a, heading, (1), (2), (3) and (4).

Article 32a, heading

Public Union registers for voluntary data intermediation services and data altruism organisations

Article 32a(1)

(1)

The Commission shall keep and regularly update public Union registers of:

Article 32a(1)(a)

(a)

recognised data intermediation services providers; and

Article 32a(1)(b)

(b)

recognised data altruism organisations.

Article 32a(2)

(2)

Data intermediation services providers registered in the public Union register referred to in paragraph 1 point (a) may use the label ‘data intermediation services provider recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as a common logo referred to in paragraph 4.

Article 32a(3)

(3)

Data altruism organisations registered in the public Union register referred to in paragraph 1 point (b) may use the label ‘data altruism organisation recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as the common logo referred to in paragraph 4.

Article 32a(4)

(4)

In order to ensure that data intermediation services providers recognised in the Union and data altruism organisations recognised in the Union are easily identifiable throughout the Union, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing a design for the common logo. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 46(1a).

Article 32a in the whole Data Act

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What each text does

  1. 19 Nov 2025 Commission proposalCOM(2025) 837 Adds Adds the article. Article 32a in this text
  2. 5 Jun 2026 JURI draft opinion · Brando Benifei (rapporteur)JURI-PA-789142 1 amendment to this article. Amendments in this document
  3. 8 Jun 2026 IMCO draft opinion · Alex Agius Saliba (rapporteur)IMCO-PA-789877 1 amendment to this article. Amendments in this document
  4. 10 Jun 2026 Council textST 10426/26 Changed Changes the article. Article 32a in this text
  5. 18 Jun 2026 Council textST 10677/26 Unchanged Same as the text before. Article 32a in this text
  6. 29 Jun 2026 JURI amendments 69–296 to the draft opinionJURI-AM-790236 1 amendment to this article. Amendments in this document
  7. 16 Jul 2026 IMCO amendments 125–328 to the draft opinionIMCO-AM-790905 1 amendment to this article. Amendments in this document
  8. 27 Jul 2026 ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft reportCJ72-AM-791071 9 amendments to this article. Amendments in this document
  9. 3 Sep 2026 Council textST 12535/26 Unchanged Same as the text before. Article 32a in this text
  10. 2 Oct 2026 Council textST 13886/26 Changed Adds paragraphs 1 to 4 and changes the article. Article 32a in this text
  11. 22 Oct 2026 Council textST 14756/26 Unchanged Same as the text before. Article 32a in this text

Article 32a: Text of the article

Added by the Commission · changed by the Council on 10 June · changed on 2 October

Paragraph 1

Added by the Council on 2 October

Parliament amendments 8

5 propose alternative wording and 3 would add wording to paragraph 1.

By political group; co-sponsored amendments count for each group
TypeThe LeftS&DGreens/EFAECRPfERapporteur
~ Alternative·13··1
+ Addition1··12·

By political group

  • ~ Alternative S&D 1 Greens/EFA 3 Rapporteur 1
  • + Addition The Left 1 ECR 1 PfE 2

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  1. 37 Alternative Brando Benifei (rapporteur)Rapporteur · JURI “authorised to provide data intermediation services in the Union”

    (a) recognised data intermediation services providers authorised to provide data intermediation services in the Union; and

    Justification

    This amendment strengthens the legal clarity and credibility of the Union register by clarifying that listed data intermediation service providers are authorised to operate within the Union framework. This contributes to greater transparency, accountability and trust in data-sharing services.

    Rapporteur
    Brando Benifei
    Group
    Rapporteur
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    JURI draft opinion
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point a
  2. 198 Alternative David CormandGreens/EFA · JURI “authorised to provide data intermediation services in the Union”

    (a) recognised data intermediation services providers authorised to provide data intermediation services in the Union and

    Tabled by
    David Cormand
    Group
    Greens/EFA
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    JURI amendments 69–296 to the draft opinion
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32 a
  3. 277 Addition Virginie JoronPfE · IMCO “Moreover, in order to monitor the implementation of this Regulation and to identify best practices, the Commission shall put in place a system for…” numbered 1a

    1a.Moreover, in order to monitor the implementation of this Regulation and to identify best practices, the Commission shall put in place a system for the voluntary registration of providers of data processing services which: (a) apply state-of-the-art pseudonymisation techniques to the data they process; (b) process high-value datasets or protected data as trade secrets; (c) are exposed to risks of extraterritorial interference, including the unilateral suspension of services, the forced transfer of data or unauthorised access by third-country authorities; (d) process sensitive data on the basis of a legitimate interest for the purposes of scientific research and developing innovative solutions and processes.

    Tabled by
    Virginie Joron
    Group
    PfE
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    IMCO amendments 125–328 to the draft opinion
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32 a – point 1 a
  4. 714 Alternative Elena Sancho Murillo +6S&D · ITRE–LIBE “authorised to provide data intermediation in the Union”

    (a) recognised data intermediation services providers authorised to provide data intermediation in the Union and

    Tabled by
    Elena Sancho Murillo, Marina Kaljurand, Brando Benifei, José Cepeda, Lina Gálvez, Francisco Assis, Alex Agius Saliba
    Group
    S&D
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point a
  5. 715 Alternative Damian BoeselagerGreens/EFA · ITRE–LIBE “data intermediation services providers and”

    (a) recognised data intermediation services providers and

    Tabled by
    Damian Boeselager on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Group
    Greens/EFA
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point a
  6. 716 Alternative Damian BoeselagerGreens/EFA · ITRE–LIBE “data altruism organisations.”

    (b) recognised data altruism organisations.

    Tabled by
    Damian Boeselager on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Group
    Greens/EFA
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(b)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point b
  7. 717 Addition Julie Rechagneux +8ECR, PfE · ITRE–LIBE “In addition, and in order to monitor the implementation of this Regulation and to gather best practices, the Commission shall provide for a regime of…”

    (1a) In Article 32a, the following paragraph is inserted:

    In addition, and in order to monitor the implementation of this Regulation and to gather best practices, the Commission shall provide for a regime of voluntary registration of providers of data processing services which:

    (a)apply state-of-the-art pseudonymisation techniques to the data they process;

    (b)process high-value data sets or data protected as trade secrets;

    (c)are exposed to risks of extraterritorial interference, including unilateral suspension of services, forced transfer of data or unauthorised access by third-country authorities;

    (d)process sensitive data on the basis of legitimate interest for the purposes of scientific research and the development of innovative solutions and processes.'

    Tabled by
    Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Alexandre Varaut, Fabrice Leggeri, Marion Maréchal, António Tânger Corrêa, Christophe Bay
    Group
    ECR, PfE
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a (new) – paragraph 1a (new)
  8. 718 Addition João OliveiraThe Left · ITRE–LIBE “Each Member State shall keep and regularly update public national registers of: (a) recognised data intermediation services providers; and (b)…” numbered 1a

    (1a)Each Member State shall keep and regularly update public national registers of:

    (a)recognised data intermediation services providers; and

    (b)recognised data altruism organisations,

    whose main establishment is located in or which provide services in that Member State.

    Tabled by
    João Oliveira
    Group
    The Left
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(1)(a)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32 a – paragraph 1 a (new)

Paragraph 2

Added by the Council on 2 October

Parliament amendments 2

2 propose alternative wording.

  1. 719 Alternative Damian BoeselagerGreens/EFA · ITRE–LIBE “where they abide by the requirements set in Article 32c”

    (2) Data intermediation services providers registered in the public Union register referred to in paragraph 1 point (a) may use the label ‘data intermediation services provider recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as a common logo referred to in paragraph 4 where they abide by the requirements set in Article 32c.

    Tabled by
    Damian Boeselager on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Group
    Greens/EFA
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(2)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 2
  2. 720 Alternative João OliveiraThe Left · ITRE–LIBE “point (a) and paragraph 1a”

    (2) Data intermediation services providers registered in the public Union registerregisters referred to in paragraph 1 point (a) and paragraph 1a point (a) may use the label ‘data intermediation services provider recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as a common logo referred to in paragraph 4.

    Tabled by
    João Oliveira
    Group
    The Left
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(2)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 2

Paragraph 3

Added by the Council on 2 October

Parliament amendments 2

2 propose alternative wording.

  1. 721 Alternative Damian BoeselagerGreens/EFA · ITRE–LIBE “where they abide by the requirements set in Article 32d”

    (3) Data altruism organisations registered in the public Union register referred to in paragraph 1 point (b) may use the label ‘data altruism organisation recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as the common logo referred to in paragraph 4 where they abide by the requirements set in Article 32d.

    Tabled by
    Damian Boeselager on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Group
    Greens/EFA
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(3)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 3
  2. 722 Alternative João OliveiraThe Left · ITRE–LIBE “point (b) and paragraph 1a”

    (3) Data altruism organisations registered in the public Union registerregisters referred to in paragraph 1 point (b) and paragraph 1a point (b) may use the label ‘data altruism organisation recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication, as well as the common logo referred to in paragraph 4.

    Tabled by
    João Oliveira
    Group
    The Left
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(3)
    Document
    ITRE–LIBE amendments 527–776 to the draft report
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 3

Paragraph 4

Added by the Council on 2 October

Parliament amendments 1

1 proposes alternative wording.

  1. 58 Alternative Alex Agius Saliba (rapporteur)Rapporteur · IMCO “and a common template with a checklist of requirements for organisations that wish to register as data intermediation service provider”

    (4) In order to ensure that data intermediation services providers recognised in the Union are easily identifiable throughout the Union, the Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing a design for the common logo and a common template with a checklist of requirements for organisations that wish to register as data intermediation service provider. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 46(1a).

    Justification

    A template and more information on the requirements could promote the creation of data intermediation services and will help guide organisations in setting up as a recognised entity.

    Rapporteur
    Alex Agius Saliba
    Group
    Rapporteur
    Targets
    Data Act Article 32a(4)
    Document
    IMCO draft opinion
    Printed header
    Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 / Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 / Article 32a – paragraph 4