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Taiwan — Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act (2025): AI Compliance Requirements

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act on December 23, 2025. The Act establishes a national framework for responsible AI development and designates the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the central authority for AI policy coordination. As a framework statute, the Act articulates core principles rather than immediate detailed compliance obligations — sector-specific enforcement rules are being developed by relevant ministries. The seven core principles are: sustainability and well-being, human autonomy, privacy and data governance, cybersecurity and safety, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability. AI applications that harm human life, freedom, or property, or that involve bias, discrimination, false advertising, or misinformation, are explicitly prohibited. Detailed enforcement regulations are expected within 2026-2027.

Key Facts

Effective Date

January 1, 2026

Maximum Penalty

Penalties to be specified in sector enforcement regulations (expected 2026-2027)

What Your Business Must Do

2 compliance requirements identified. Critical requirements carry the highest risk of enforcement action.

Taiwan AI Fundamental Act — Core Principles Alignment

Medium Priority

Align your AI systems deployed in Taiwan with the seven core principles of the AI Fundamental Act: sustainability, human autonomy, privacy, cybersecurity, transparency, fairness, and accountability. Document your compliance approach. Explicit prohibitions include AI systems causing bias, discrimination, false advertising, misinformation, or harm to public safety. Monitor NSTC for sector-specific enforcement rules expected throughout 2026-2027.

Monitor Taiwan Sector-Specific AI Enforcement Rules

Lower Priority

Taiwan's AI Fundamental Act delegates detailed compliance requirements to sector ministries (finance, healthcare, transportation, etc.). Subscribe to updates from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and your industry's regulator for enforcement rules expected in 2026-2027. Companies in financial services, healthcare, and technology should prioritize proactive monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Taiwan — Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act (2025) apply to my business?

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act on December 23, 2025. The Act establishes a national framework for responsible AI development and designates the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) as the centra. Use ComplianceIQ's free scanner to get a personalized assessment in under 5 minutes.

What is the penalty for non-compliance?

The maximum penalty under Taiwan — Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act (2025) is: Penalties to be specified in sector enforcement regulations (expected 2026-2027). Fines are typically scaled by company size, severity of violation, and whether violations were willful or accidental.

How do I comply with Taiwan — Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act (2025)?

The 2 requirements above cover the core obligations. The fastest path to compliance is: (1) conduct an AI risk assessment, (2) document your AI systems, (3) implement transparency disclosures where required. ComplianceIQ generates all required documents automatically.

Official Source

https://moda.gov.tw/en/press/press-releases/18316

Last updated: 2026-04-13 — verify at source before relying on this information.

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