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EU AI Act Enforcement Overview

Penalties will be imposed by Member States under the EU AI Act, with the support of various authorities and bodies including an AI Board, AI Office, Advisory Forum and Scientific Panel.    The EU AI Act establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The regulation aims to ensure that

Transparency obligations under the EU AI Act

Under the EU AI Act, what are transparency obligations imposed upon organisations, and what requirements and implications do these obligations carry?   The EU AI Act aims to regulate the development and use of AI in the EU. One of the key elements of the proposed Act is the requirement for transparency. This means that

Biometric identification and the EU AI Act

How does the EU AI Act address biometric identification, and how do its provisions compare to those of the GDPR regarding biometric data?   Biometric identification encompasses a variety of methods for verifying an individual’s identity. It can be utilized for various purposes, such as user authentication (e.g., unlocking smartphones) or verification at border crossings

High risk AI and the EU AI Act

What AI systems fall under the “high-risk” category and what requirements do they need to comply with under the EU AI Act?    The European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, officially approved by the Council of Ministers through a voting process in May 2024, is a landmark piece of legislation that will have a profound

General-purpose AI and Systemic risk in the EU AI Act

As Europe continues to embrace the potential of general-purpose AI, it is essential that a calculated approach is taken to address the systemic risks associated with the technology.    General-purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models are ones that have a wide range of possible uses, both intended and unintended by the developers. They can be used

The new EU AI Regulation: What is it and to whom does it apply?

After final approval by the Council of the EU on May 21, 2024, the EU AI Act is set to go into effect. What does this Regulation entail, and to whom does it apply?   The EU AI Act is a legal framework that aims to regulate the development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence

Aphaia delivers a presentation on the new EU AI Act and the GDPR on 42Workspace in Rotterdam

Aphaia has opened its new office at 42Workspace in Rotterdam and had the chance to deliver the presentation “EU AI Act with GDPR fundamentals” to the Rotterdam tech community on 5th June.   42Workspace is the tech coworking space in Rotterdam, comprising a community of more than 40 startups and scale-ups providing digital services in

Data Protection and AI chatbots: Advice from the ICO

Following an investigation into the technology company Snap Inc, the ICO has published data protection advice with the use of AI chatbots.   Lately, it has become increasingly common for businesses and organisations to offer the option of an AI chatbot for website visitors and app users. Whether it be a social media chatbot, or

Facial Recognition Technology: legal clarification from the Netherlands DPA

Netherlands DPA (AP) clarifies legal questions regarding the use of Facial Recognition Technology under the GDPR.   The Dutch Data Protection Authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) has published a new guide that addresses and clarifies frequently asked legal questions about the use of facial recognition technology. The document is primarily designed for privacy professionals and organisations

Recommendations on the development of AI systems from European DPAs

DPAs across Europe have provided useful recommendations for organisations involved in the development and deployment of AI systems, aiding these organisations to remain in compliance with the GDPR and other regulations applicable to AI systems.    The French data protection authority, CNIL recently published its first recommendations on the development of AI systems. These recommendations