EU Data Act Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used EU Data Act
Jens Henneberg
Last position:
Interim CTO (occasional assignments) at Fujitsu / FSAS
Stabilizing an Azure/.NET landscape in live operation.
- Architecture, DevOps, and operational readiness; technical decisions under time pressure
- Azure DevOps, monitoring, ETL/ELT, cloud security, FinOps, and data-mesh-related topics
Technologies: Azure DevOps, .NET, CI/CD, monitoring, FinOps
Henry Hanau
Last position:
Interim Manager IT-Compliance at Int. Fertigungsunternehmen
- Industry: mechanical engineering, vehicle manufacturing
- Regulations: Data Act
- Project focus: data governance, legally compliant use of machine data, data platforms
- Assigned by: CFO, platform product owner
Successes/Results (early phase):
- Compliance support for the setup of an internal standardized data usage platform based on Databricks.
- Created the basis for the legally compliant and effective use of machine data, including:
- Technical: gap analysis and closing of gaps in the segmentation and maintenance of collected machine data.
- Technical: consideration of data flows from the platform to users and third parties.
- Organizational: drafting and finalizing the required data usage agreements.
Dirk Wiesner
Last position:
General Management Consultant at Start-up in the e-commerce sector
- created a comprehensive business plan for investor meetings
- developed strategy, legal frameworks, partner selection processes, and planned operational processes and risks using AI tools
- mediated between the owner and the team
Peter Weileder
Last position:
ISO 27001 Auditor for health insurance archive system at Health insurance company
The replacement of the existing archive system (document management system – DMS) on a host-based platform is well advanced.
The internal audit is meant to ensure the company's quality standards.
GDPR
ISO 27001 ff.
BSI
DORA
Patient data regulations
Host / Cloud / S3 / Container / highly scalable / Nuxeo
Budget: 50,000
Team: 1
Patrick Upmann
Last position:
Interim Management | Consulting & Implementation | Data Deletion in SAP at BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung)
- Topics: Business Analysis, Data Privacy, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Conceptualization
- This project focuses on developing and implementing a strategic approach for data deletion in SAP systems. The goal is to identify the relevant data and structures during system migration to ensure both data privacy and IT system efficiency. At the same time, downtime should be minimized and regulatory requirements met.
- Development of a comprehensive approach for data deletion in SAP systems, considering data privacy and business requirements.
- Ensuring efficient and structured data transfer to the new system.
- Optimizing system efficiency and reducing downtimes during migration.
- Creating functional and technical concepts to ensure compliant and sustainable data management.
- Topic preparation: Detailed study of the "data deletion" area to lay the foundation for a structured data migration.
- Definition of project structure: Setting roles, interfaces and the project's organizational structure.
- Regulatory requirements: Analysis of data privacy regulations and business requirements to define deletion criteria.
- Approach: Developing possible scenarios and methods for data cleansing and deletion.
- Deletion concepts: Creating functional and technical deletion concepts that structure the implementation and provide clear guidelines.
- Setting deletion criteria: Defining which data and structures to delete or transfer.
- Responsibilities: Clarifying responsibilities within the project team and among stakeholders.
- Analysis of ongoing activities: Identifying and collecting existing activities in the "data deletion" area.
- Effort, cost and timeline planning: Creating estimates for resources, effort and budget.
- Implementation initiatives: Developing and executing concrete measures to apply the defined deletion strategies.
- IT system efficiency: Analyzing the existing IT infrastructure to identify optimization potential for data deletion and transfer.
- Technology trends: Evaluating new technologies and tools that can support the data cleansing process.
- Cost-benefit analysis: Assessing the financial impact of data cleansing and the introduction of new solution approaches.
- Risk management: Identifying potential risks during implementation and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
- This project lays the foundation for a sustainable and compliant data transfer to a new SAP system. With a clear approach to data deletion, it meets data privacy requirements, reduces downtimes and increases the efficiency of the new system. The results and recommendations will help companies develop a future-proof data strategy that meets legal and business needs.
Michael Vogelbacher
Last position:
AI Project Management and Governance Setup at Geno Verband Neu-Isenburg
- Creating AI governance, especially including the works council
- Drafting the AI framework works agreement, MS Copilot works agreement, and AI testing schemes
Tamara Simic
Last position:
Working Student Contract Law at SITA Airport IT GmbH
- Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents (NDAs, termination agreements, termination notices, etc.)
- Research and analysis of legal issues
- Implementation of legal and regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, Data Act, AI Act)
- Supporting compliance with legal requirements and internal policies (AI Regulation, Accessibility Enhancement Act, Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, Whistleblower Protection Act)
- Documenting and filing important contract documents in the digital system
- Negotiating and evaluating individual contract clauses
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Statistics of experts using EU Data Act
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Legal, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Legal, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
86%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using EU Data Act
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
The EU Data Act sets rules for access to and use of data generated by connected products and related services. It is often discussed together with the Data Act or European Data Act. Companies bring in specialists when they need to map data flows, define who can access data, and update product and contract terms.
Where it matters
- Connected devices and industrial equipment
- Cloud and edge services with switching obligations
- Consumer products that generate usage data
- B2B services that share or receive operational data
In Germany, this work often touches manufacturing, mobility, energy, and software products sold across the EU.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals know legal and technical basics. They can read product architecture, identify data holders and users, and translate legal duties into clear implementation tasks. They also work well with product, legal, security, and commercial teams.
Typical deliverables
A good engagement may produce:
- data inventory and flow mapping
- gap analysis against EU Data Act duties
- drafting input for data sharing and customer terms
- technical requirements for access, export, and switching
- internal guidance for product and support teams
When companies need help
Companies usually seek freelance expertise when a product line is close to launch, a contract model needs revision, or a platform must support new data access and portability rules. It is also useful when teams need a fast review before stakeholder sign-off or an external partner audit.
What strong experts do
They do not stop at legal interpretation. They check whether product behavior, APIs, documentation, and support processes actually fit the intended compliance model. The best specialists write clearly, spot edge cases early, and keep implementation practical for teams working across Germany and the wider EU.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about EU Data Act, in one place.
The EU Data Act is a set of rules for access to and use of data generated by connected products and related services. In practice, companies use it to decide who may access data, how that data is shared, and what product or contract changes are needed. A strong specialist can turn the legal text into concrete steps for product, legal, and technical teams.
Companies usually bring in a EU Data Act specialist when they are launching a connected product, revising customer terms, or checking whether their data-sharing setup is ready. It is also common before a major release, a partner negotiation, or a compliance review. The earlier the review starts, the easier it is to avoid last-minute redesigns.
The EU Data Act is about access to and use of data from connected products and related services, while GDPR focuses on personal data protection. The two can overlap, but they solve different problems. A good specialist knows when a data set is covered by one rule, the other, or both.
A strong EU Data Act freelancer usually brings contract review, data governance, and product documentation skills. Technical understanding of APIs, device data flows, cloud services, and access controls is often important too. For complex products, experience working with legal and security teams is a real advantage.
A EU Data Act project can be small or broad, but even focused reviews need someone who understands both the legal duty and the product setup. For a simple gap check, one specialist may be enough. For larger programs, companies often need someone who can coordinate across product, legal, engineering, and customer teams.
Yes, EU Data Act work is often done remotely, especially for document review, interviews, and mapping data flows. On-site time can help when a specialist needs to review product teams, workshops, or internal processes in more detail. In Germany, many companies combine both depending on the project phase.
Look for a EU Data Act specialist who can explain how the rules affect your specific products, not just repeat legal language. Good signs are clear questions about your data model, sensible risk prioritization, and practical output such as mapped obligations or draft requirements. Ask for examples of how they handled connected products, switching, or data access before.
The EU Data Act is usually a mixed topic. Legal teams often own interpretation, while technical specialists and product experts handle data flows, system changes, and implementation details. The best project setup brings both sides together so the final solution works in practice, not only on paper.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 943 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Energy (86%), and Banking and Finance (86%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Data Act in their recent projects are Legal (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Product Development (71%).
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