EU Artificial Intelligence Act Compliance Checklist 2026
The EU AI Act classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes obligations on providers and users. High-risk AI systems require conformity assessments, documentation, and human oversight. Limited-risk …
Maximum penalty: €35,000,000 or 7% of global annual turnover
Enforcement: August 2, 2026
Complete each item below to achieve compliance. Use ComplianceIQ to generate all required documentation automatically.
Regulatory Requirements
1. AI Risk Classification
Classify each AI system you use or deploy as Minimal, Limited, High, or Unacceptable risk under EU AI Act Annex III.
Due: August 2, 2026
2. Transparency Disclosures
Inform users when they are interacting with AI (chatbots, generated content, AI-assisted decisions).
Due: August 2, 2026
3. AI Acceptable Use Policy
Document how employees may and may not use AI tools within your organization.
Due: August 2, 2026
4. Employee AI Monitoring Notice
Notify employees if AI systems are used to monitor their work performance or productivity.
Due: August 2, 2026
5. Human Oversight Procedures
Implement procedures ensuring human review of high-risk AI decisions.
Due: August 2, 2026
Implementation Steps
6. Add a disclosure when users interact with an AI chatbot (EU AI Act Art. 52)
7. Do not allow the chatbot to claim it is human when sincerely asked
8. Disclose when AI-generated content is presented (images, audio, video)
9. If the chatbot collects personal data: ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance
10. Do not train the chatbot on user conversations without explicit consent
11. Implement content filtering to prevent harmful outputs
12. Establish a human escalation path for users who want to speak to a person
13. Document all chatbot updates in your AI system changelog
14. Test the chatbot for biased or discriminatory responses before deployment