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Imagine you have multiple technological devices at home: a phone, a computer, and a smart TV. For you to use these devices seamlessly, they need to \u201cspeak the same language.\u201d This is what we seek with interoperability: ensuring that data from different sources can be used smoothly and efficiently. This is especially crucial for improving research and developing new products or services.<\/p>\n

Chapter VIII of the Data Act (EU)<\/a> focuses on Interoperability and Data Spaces<\/strong>, and here are the key aspects to understand:<\/p>\n

Who is affected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This chapter is primarily directed at two groups:<\/p>\n

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  1. Participants in Data Spaces<\/strong>: If you are part of a data space that shares or offers data to others, this part of the law impacts you.<\/li>\n
  2. Service Providers<\/strong>: This includes providers of smart contracts and data processing services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What needs to be done in practice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Accessible Description<\/strong>: If you participate in a data space, you need to have a clear and public description of the structures and formats of the data you handle.<\/li>\n
    2. Interoperability<\/strong>: You must ensure that data-sharing agreements (like smart contracts) are interoperable, meaning they can work well with different systems and technologies.<\/li>\n
    3. Requirements for Providers<\/strong>: Providers of smart contracts must ensure that these contracts are executed properly and are resistant to external manipulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      How does the European Commission help with interoperability?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The Commission has several responsibilities to facilitate interoperability:<\/p>\n