CCPC confirms Shannova Limited as Ireland’s first data intermediation service provider

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has confirmed the duly and fully completed notification of Ireland’s first data intermediation service provider (DISP) under the EU Data Governance Act (DGA), marking an important milestone in the development of trusted data sharing in Ireland.  

The notification was submitted by Shannova Limited, a cross-sector data marketplace and data matchmaking service connecting data holders with potential data users. 

The DGA aims to increase trust in data sharing, make more data available for general use and make it easier to re-use public sector data for the benefit of society. It also sets out rules for reliable, safe and secure data sharing by DISPs.   

DISPs are neutral third parties that connect individuals or companies that hold data on one side with those who want to use that data on the other. These parties then create a commercial agreement between them, while the DISP facilitates the data sharing. DISPs can operate on a for-profit basis. 

Brian McHugh, CCPC Chairperson, said: 

“The receipt of a notification of Ireland’s first data intermediation service provider represents a key milestone in fostering a trusted framework for data sharing. It highlights how data can be shared and used responsibly to deliver public benefit, while supporting broader EU efforts to realise the social and economic potential of data. 

“As the DGA becomes increasingly operational across the EU, Ireland’s first DISP notification highlights the CCPC’s commitment to innovation, consumer trust and the responsible use of data.”