Tips for AI compliance

The Artificial Intelligence Act (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) introduces harmonised rules for the safe and transparent development, deployment and use of AI in the European Market for the first time. The new requirements present challenges for companies aiming to provide AI or AI-based products in the EU, whether they are based in the EU or not. Detailed information on the requirements of the AI Act can be found here. To implement the AI Act efficiently, companies need an AI compliance concept.

Check if you are affected

The AI Act takes a risk-based approach and sets out different levels of requirements for various types of AI systems and models - including those provided by non-EU companies in the EU market. Exemptions apply to certain AI systems and models. You can use our free Quick-Check to find out if your AI system or model is affected by the AI Act.

Deriving requirements

The AI Act focuses on providers and deployers of AI systems. Companies wishing to place AI or AI-based products or services in the EU must comply with the new obligations. New obligations also apply to importers and distributors. Providers of general-purpose AI must comply with additional requirements. Companies must check their affectedness and asses their role to determine which obligations apply to them. Use our Quick-Check for an initial assessment.

Implement the AI Act

Due to the risk-based approach of the AI Act different obligations apply depending on the risk category. Strict requirements apply, for example, to high-risk AI systems, including obligations relating to risk management, data quality, transparency and human oversight. Individual transparency obligations apply to AI systems with limited risk. The supply chain is also becoming a focus of the AI Act.

Monitoring and reporting

Changes in the legal situation or in the development and use of AI systems can lead to changes in requirements. Therefore, companies must continuously monitor both the current legal situation and their AI systems or AI models and react to changes.

AI Act Quick-Check

The AI Act applies to all companies that develop, offer or use AI systems or models within the EU. With our free Quick-Check, you can assess the impact of the AI Act on your company and identify the relevant obligations.

Legal review checklist for AI applications

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of working life in almost all organizations. From chatbots and AI assistants to automated analyses and generative AI for text, images and software development, the possibilities are vast. However, there are also numerous legal issues that must be considered before an AI application is introduced and used.

Our free checklist for the legal review of AI applications helps companies systematically identify and document the key legal requirements for using AI. It provides specialist departments, project managers, compliance officers, data protection officers, and IT and information security managers with practical guidance.

The checklist considers the requirements set out in the AI Act, data protection legislation, trade secret protection, intellectual property law, IT security, employment law and general compliance and governance requirements. It also covers organizational issues relating to the procurement, approval, implementation, and ongoing operation of AI applications.

About us

100% expertise. 0% nonsense. We have extensive experience in AI compliance management and combine legal expertise with pragmatic solutions for practical application. Our advice is: Smart. Efficient. Spot-on.

Philipp Reusch

Founding Partner, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Market Measures at reuschlaw

Christina Kiefer, LL.M. (Oslo)

Senior Associate at reuschlaw

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