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. Answer: does your startup use AI in any customer-facing way?
7. Answer: do you have any customers in the EU? → EU AI Act applies
8. Answer: do you use AI for hiring? → Check NYC, Colorado, Illinois laws
9. Answer: do you process personal data with AI? → GDPR/CCPA applies
10. Write a simple AI Acceptable Use Policy for your employees
11. Add an AI transparency notice to your privacy policy
12. Document which AI APIs/tools you use and why
13. If you use ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini for customer data: check vendor data agreements
14. Subscribe to ComplianceIQ to auto-monitor regulation changes