EU AI Act Article 50 Transparency Obligations: What AI Providers and Deployers Must Do Before 2 August 2026

The countdown to 2 August 2026, when the EU AI Act Article 50 transparency obligations begin to apply, is entering its final weeks. The European Commission's Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content has moved from draft to final, a grandfathering rule for existing generative AI systems has been confirmed, and a new [...]

2026-07-22T08:48:06+01:00July 21st, 2026|AI, Data Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, Policies|

What Is a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) Under the EU AI Act?

Executive Summary A Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) is a mandatory assessment under Article 27 of the EU AI Act for deployers of certain high-risk AI systems. The purpose of a FRIA is to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential impacts on fundamental rights before an AI system is deployed. Unlike a Data Protection Impact [...]

2026-07-17T10:51:47+01:00July 15th, 2026|Data Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, Policies|

The EU AI Act Omnibus Explained: What Businesses in Europe, the UK and the US Need to Know

  On 7 May 2026, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a provisional political agreement on the AI Omnibus — a targeted recalibration of the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). The reforms delay key deadlines, simplify obligations for smaller businesses, clarify how the AI Act interacts with sector-specific product [...]

DPIA vs FRIA: Key Differences, Legal Requirements, and When You Need Both

A practical guide for organisations deploying AI in Europe, the UK, Ireland, and the US. Published: May 2026  |  5–8 min read  |  Keywords: DPIA, FRIA, GDPR Art. 35, AI Act Art. 27, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment, Data Protection Impact Assessment, High-Risk AI, EU AI Act Compliance, AI Governance, Responsible AI   [...]

EU AI Act GPAI Enforcement Timeline (2024–2027): What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The EU AI Act introduces a phased timeline for organisations developing or using General Purpose AI (GPAI) models. Understanding when obligations apply — and when they become enforceable — is essential for any business using AI today. This evergreen guide outlines the key dates, transitional rules, and what they mean for your organisation. We keep [...]

2026-07-15T09:38:27+01:00November 6th, 2025|AI, Data Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, Privacy|