How to prepare for the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act will harmonize AI regulation across all 27 EU Member States, with significant extraterritorial reach. It applies to any AI system impacting individuals within the EU, regardless of where the system is developed or deployed.

Organisations falling under the scope of the EU AI Act should already be taking steps to prepare. If your organisation has not started this process, it is highly advisable to seek third-party expertise to ensure comprehensive compliance. Conducting a gap analysis or adopting other preparatory measures now is essential to mitigate the risk of non-compliance and associated fines.

Ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act requires addressing several critical considerations, including identifying your obligations, assessing risks, and implementing the necessary measures to align with the Act’s requirements. Starting early is key to navigating these challenges effectively.

Specifically, we recommend prioritising the following steps:

Step 1. Identification

Determine whether your organisation operates as a provider, deployer, importer, or distributor of AI systems within the EU market. This classification is crucial to understanding your specific obligations under the EU AI Act and ensuring compliance.

Step 2. Self-Assessment

Evaluate and classify your AI systems to identify those impacted by the EU AI Act, with particular attention to systems categorized as high-risk or unacceptable risk. Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to pinpoint any systems that could threaten safety, health, or fundamental rights, ensuring compliance with the Act’s requirements.

Step 3. Strategy Development

Develop a comprehensive compliance strategy that specifies the steps your organisation must take to align with the requirements of the EU AI Act. This strategy should include collaborating with third-party assessors for independent evaluations, addressing and mitigating identified risks, and creating a detailed plan to meet key compliance deadlines effectively.

Step 4. Documenting

Maintain thorough documentation of your AI systems, covering all aspects of their design, development, deployment, and usage. Ensure these records are kept up to date and are readily accessible for review by regulatory authorities when required.

Step 5. Report implementation

mplement robust transparency and reporting measures by providing clear information on your AI system's functionality and risk management practices. Ensure readiness to promptly report any incidents or instances of non-compliance to the relevant authorities.

Step 6. Certification

As a final step, provide an attestation confirming the completion of all required measures and obtain a Certificate of Compliance with the EU AI Act.

Benefits and Uses

Regulatory Compliance

The Certificate of EU AI Compliance ensures that your products adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. This is particularly critical in highly regulated industries such as security, defense, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace.

Market Access

Achieving compliance facilitates market access by proving that your products meet the necessary regulatory standards. This enables companies to sell their products across different regions without facing regulatory barriers.

Consumer Confidence

The certification builds trust among consumers, assuring them that the products they use comply with established safety, quality, and environmental standards.

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