Who must comply with Article 26 of the EU AI Act?

Article 26 binds deployers of AI systems classified as high risk.

When does Article 26 of the EU AI Act apply?

Article 26 applies from 2 December 2027.

EU AI Act · Article 26

Data Quality and Governance

Applies to: deployer
Risk tier: high
Applies from: 2 December 2027
Evidence: document, process

Data Quality and Governance

deployer · high risk · Article 26

Use high-risk AI systems in such a way that appropriate data governance and management practices are applied.

How to satisfy it: Ensure relevant, sufficiently representative, accurate and complete input data for the system.

Article 26 on EUR-Lex · as of 2026-08-03 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744

Provide Information to Affected Persons

deployer · high risk · Article 26(11)

Inform natural persons that they are subject to the use of the high-risk AI system, unless the deployer does not have access to the information.

How to satisfy it: Inform affected natural persons of the use of the high-risk AI system (Article 26(11)). Where individual decision-making is involved, also consider the right to explanation under Article 86.

Article 26(11) on EUR-Lex · as of 2026-08-03 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744

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