Jack Hodkinson

Solicitor, Fieldfisher

I am a Solicitor within the Privacy, Security and Information Law group in Fieldfisher’s London office.

I have experience working on range of data and privacy-related matters, from data protection impact assessments to guidance on cross-border transfers. Having trained at an international law firm, I am used to working with a broad range of clients across a variety of jurisdictions and sectors, including life sciences and financial services.

I also have wider experience within the technology sector, including outsourcing, licensing and commercial contracts matters.

My background prior to qualifying as a solicitor is similarly technology-related, having gained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I have also previously worked within innovation and legal technology, enabling the smart delivery of legal services.

My professional memberships include The Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (MBCS).

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The EU Data Governance Act and EU Data Act

Practice Notes

This Practice Note covers two recent legislative developments in the EU’s digital market, Regulation (EU) 2022/868, the Data Governance Act (the DGA) and Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 the Data Act (the DA). These two acts are the main deliverables of the European Strategy for Data, presented by the European Commission in February 2020. The European Strategy for Data, is part of the European Commission’s broader action plan to ensure Europe’s digital sovereignty by 2030, and is complementary to the European strategy on AI.

EU Law