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Want to rise to the occasion? Join our data access days to connect with other researchers working on and with data access and to start drafting your own Art. 40(4) application!
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The full Delegated Act can be found here: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/d...

🧩 Want to dive deeper and collaborate on data access strategies?
Join us in Berlin at the Data Access Days, Sept 25–26. Let’s shape the next phase of platform research together.
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8) 🧭 Access Platform is live:
Explore the new Commission portal: data-access.dsa.ec.europa.eu/home
We suggest creating an account and exploring login options early on.

9) 📅 When can I submit?
Likely Q4 2025. A 2-month grace period follows the adoption. We’ll keep you posted.

6) 🔐 Secure data processing:
Applications will require proper data security measures (e.g., DPIAs). A challenge for some fields, but also an opportunity to build trust.

7) 💶 No cost (for now):
The Act is silent on fees – suggesting access should be free. But nothing’s ruled out entirely.

5) 🧠 Rich datasets available:
Recital 13 confirms access to:
→ Profile info, network data, content exposure, recommendation mechanisms, interaction histories – crucial for communication researchers.

3) 📊 Right to high-quality data:
If data under 40.12 is flawed or insufficient, researchers can turn to 40.4 for better access.

4) 📁 Platform data catalogues:
Platforms must publish and update detailed data inventories. This improves transparency and lets researchers know what to ask for.

2) 🌍 Open to researchers outside Europe:
Researchers worldwide can apply, as long as their work concerns systemic risks in the EU. A strong sign for international collaboration.

1) 🕒 Tight timeframes for access:
DSCs (e.g., BNetzA in Germany) must decide within 80 days.
Mediation processes can’t exceed 65 days.
→ Platforms will not be able to delay requests indefinitely.

🔍 The Delegated Act sets out the criteria and process for these requests – complementing Article 40.12, which covers public data access. For a quick explainer on the difference, check our FAQ: dsa40collaboratory.eu/faq/

But...
🚀 why this the Delegated Act good news for researchers?