European Union: Data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems in Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act)
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Implemented AI Act including data protection measures for Article 6(1) "high-risk" AI systems
On 2 August 2027, the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act), including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems prescribed by Annex III of the Act, enters into force. The AI Act i…
SourceImplemented AI Act including data protection measures for Annex III "high-risk" AI systems
On 2 August 2026, the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act), including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems prescribed by Annex III of the Act, enters into force. The AI Act i…
SourceImplemented prohibited practices in AI Act including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems
On 2 February 2025, the prohibition of prohibited practices with data protection implications in the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) enter into force. The AI Act is based on a risk-bas…
SourceEntry into force with grace period of AI Act including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems
On 1 August 2024, the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) enters into force, 20 days following its publication in the Official Journal, with a grace period on its implementation. The AI Ac…
SourceAdopted AI Act including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems by Council
On 21 May 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). The AI Act is based on a risk-based management approach and introduces data protection ob…
SourcePassed AI Act including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems by EU Parliament
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament passed the regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). The AI Act is based on a risk-based management approach and introduces data protection obligations…
SourceReached Council and Parliament agreement on AI including data protection measures for "high-risk" AI systems
On 9 December 2023, the Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted a provisional agreement on the proposal on harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act). The AI Act, built on a risk-based management approach, introduces data …
SourceAdopted EU Parliament position on AI Act including data protection obligations
On 14 May 2023, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Act on Harmonised Rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI Act). The AI Act is based on a risk-based management approach and would establish obligations for providers and users dependi…
SourceAdopted LIBRE and IMCO position on AI Act, including data protection obligations
On 11 May 2023, the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) adopted their position on the Act on Harmonised Rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI …
SourceAdopted Council general approach on AI Act including data protection obligations
On 6 December 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted its general approach on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). Under the general approach, the “high-risk AI systems” using techniques that involve training models with data, will have…
SourcePublished AI regulation proposal including data protection obligations
On 21 April 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act), outlining requirements for the development, commercialization and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The proposa…
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