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GDPR and AI Act: Understanding the Intersection

How these two major EU regulations work together and what it means for your AI-powered applications.

Diego van Parreren

Co-Founder & CEO

November 28, 2024
7 min read
GDPR and AI Act: Understanding the Intersection

When deploying AI systems in the EU, organizations must navigate both GDPR and the AI Act. Understanding how these regulations work together is essential for comprehensive compliance.

Where They Overlap

Both regulations focus on:

  • Transparency in automated decision-making
  • Individual rights and protections
  • Documentation requirements
  • Risk-based approaches
  • Key Considerations

    Data Protection by Design

    The AI Act reinforces GDPR's requirement for privacy-by-design principles in AI systems.

    Automated Decision Making

    GDPR Article 22 rights apply alongside AI Act transparency requirements.

    Documentation

    Both regulations require extensive documentation of systems and processes.

    Practical Steps

  • Conduct a joint GDPR/AI Act assessment
  • Map data flows through AI systems
  • Ensure transparency requirements are met
  • Implement appropriate safeguards
  • Document everything thoroughly
  • How EU-Compli Helps

    Our fractional DPO platform covers both GDPR and AI Act compliance in a single solution.

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