The Data Act, aimed at ensuring fair data sharing from smart devices, will come into effect soon, but some national regulators are unprepared to enforce it. The European Commission proposed the law in 2022, requiring manufacturers to facilitate data sharing. However, concerns arise as some authorities lack the necessary powers to implement the rules. Business associations report that fewer than half of EU member states have designated enforcement bodies. Digital trade groups express worries about potential weakening of the rules amid simplification plans. A coalition of trade groups urges the European Commission to maintain the integrity of the Data Act.