Using data according to European data law

The Data Navigator provides up-to-date insights on the use of data and the implementation of the Data Act – for anyone looking to create added value with data.

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The DATA NAVIGATOR FORUM
Interactive day featuring insights from politics and practice, use cases, workshops and round tables. FIND OUT MORE

The DATA NAVIGATOR PODCAST
Fortnightly discussions on the benefits of data under European data law with concrete practical insights from various sectors. TO THE PODCAST

The DATA NAVIGATOR NEWSLETTER
New use cases, legal policy and data law every 14 days – short and sweet. TO THE NEWSLETTER

About Us

Dr Martin Schirmbacher

Dr Martin Schirmbacher is a lawyer and partner at HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte, specialising in IT and data protection law. He advises companies on legally compliant digitalisation and is a sought-after speaker as well as host of the podcast HARTING|fm.

Dr. Hubertus von Ronne

Dr. Hubertus von Roenne is a strategy consultant and partner at Upgrade, with a focus on digital transformation and EU digital regulation. He combines technology, leadership and legal expertise from 20+ years in international tech companies.

What is the EU Data Act?

The EU Data Act changes the framework conditions for access to and the handling of data across the entire EU. It affects companies in almost all sectors – from manufacturers of connected products and cloud service providers to data-driven business models.

However, what specific requirements arise from the new regulation? And how should companies strategically prepare for them? We have put together an informative overview for you.

The EU Data Act podcast

Ein Jahr Data Act - Warum fließen so wenig Daten?
28.09.2026

Ein Jahr Data Act - Warum fließen so wenig Daten?

Ein Jahr nach Wirksamwerden des Data Act ziehen wir Bilanz und gehen der Frage nach, warum trotz der neuen Ansprüche noch immer so wenig Daten fließen. ...

Agrardaten veredeln - Data Act im Digital Farming
14.09.2026

Agrardaten veredeln - Data Act im Digital Farming

In Folge 48 des Data Navigator Podcast sprechen Martin Schirmbacher und Hubertus von Roenne mit Martin Wietkamp, Senior Counsel bei Bayer, über den Data Act in ...

Personenbezogene Daten im Data Act
13.07.2026

Personal data in the Data Act

In episode 47 of the Data Navigator Podcast, Martin Schirmbacher and Hubertus von Rönne turn their attention to a topic that, since the Data Act came into force, has repeatedly been as...


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