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Security, Privacy and Compliance

What Is the EU AI Act?

The European Union's law regulating AI systems by risk level, which entered into force in 2024 with obligations phasing in over the following years.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

The AI Act affects vendors that sell AI in the EU and organizations that use it there, including some legal and HR uses classed as high risk. Legal teams are often asked to lead their organization's response. This is general information, not legal advice.

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Related Terms

AI governance
The policies, approvals, training and monitoring an organization uses to decide which AI tools people may use, for what, and how the results are checked.
ISO 42001
An international standard, published in 2023, for managing AI systems responsibly, covering risk assessment, data, transparency and oversight.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.