Question 1

Does the EU Data Act apply to all connected manufacturing equipment?

Accepted Answer

The EU Data Act applies to connected products that generate data through their use. This includes industrial IoT devices, smart machinery, sensors, and connected equipment. If your product collects and transmits data, you likely have obligations under the Act.

Question 2

Can we protect our trade secrets and proprietary algorithms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The EU Data Act specifically allows protection of trade secrets. You can refuse to share data that would reveal trade secrets, provided you can demonstrate legitimate concerns. Fiskil helps you classify data and implement filters that protect proprietary information.

Question 3

How do we handle data from legacy equipment without modern connectivity?

Accepted Answer

Fiskil provides edge gateway solutions that can connect legacy equipment through industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, serial). We normalize this data into shareable formats without requiring equipment replacement.

Question 4

What about data from equipment deployed globally, including outside the EU?

Accepted Answer

The EU Data Act applies to data generated by products placed on the EU market, regardless of where the equipment is deployed. Fiskil supports global deployment with appropriate data residency controls.

Question 5

Can we continue to offer premium data services to customers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Act requires access to "raw" data at fair terms. You can still offer value-added analytics, insights, and services as premium offerings. Fiskil helps you differentiate between required data access and premium services.

Question 6

How do we manage third-party repair and maintenance providers?

Accepted Answer

Fiskil provides a third-party registry where you can onboard, vet, and manage service providers. Users can authorize specific providers, and you maintain visibility into who is accessing what data.

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