Cloud scope

Data processing service scope

Check whether a service is likely a data processing service in a cloud-switching context under Regulation (EU) 2023/2854.

What this checks

A data processing service in a switching context is a likely scope signal. A missing fact goes to review.

Who this helps

Teams preparing a cloud switch beside the existing screens.

Application dates

The Data Act applies from 2025-09-12. Reduced switching charges may cover only directly linked costs until switching charges are prohibited on 2027-01-12. Service fees, early termination penalties, and switching charges stay separate. Notice is at most 2 months, transition is at most 30 days, and retrieval is at least 30 days.

Sources

Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 and the existing Commission explainer. Older cloud tools stay linked.

Limits

This is a readiness screen, not certification, and it stores no account, dataset, diagram, contract, or fee.

How to use it

Pick categories

Use the saved categories only. Do not paste an account, a dataset, a diagram, a contract, or a fee.

Read the result

Likely scope is not a certificate. An unknown service stays in review.

Open the older tools by link

Charge calculation and the older exit plan stay in the existing tools.

Questions

Does unknown become out of scope?

No. Unknown goes to review.

Does this replace the older cloud tools?

No. Those stay in place and are linked from here.

Is a fee amount invented?

No fee amount is stored.

Which act is used?

Regulation (EU) 2023/2854, Chapter VI.