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. Map every AI system your organization uses or provides
7. Classify each AI system into risk categories (Minimal, Limited, High, Unacceptable)
8. Identify any prohibited AI practices under Article 5 (social scoring, biometric mass surveillance)
9. For high-risk AI: complete a conformity assessment before deployment
10. Register high-risk AI systems in the EU AI Act database (when operational)
11. Designate an EU representative if your organization is outside the EU
12. Establish a post-market monitoring system for high-risk AI
13. Implement incident reporting procedures (serious incidents to national authority)
14. Maintain technical documentation for at least 10 years
15. Implement a quality management system for high-risk AI