Towards trustworthy AI in the EU public administration: The EDPS Compass for its new role under the AI Act
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Tue, 03/17/2026 – 09:06
Tue, 03/17/2026 – 12:00
Under the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), the European Data Protection Supervisor is now a market surveillance authority for AI systems used by EU institutions and a notified body for high-risk AI assessments.
The EDPS has already launched its AI Preparedness Strategy in May 2024 and established an AI Unit. Our latest document outlines:
New tasks and strategic vision under the AI Act;
Operational approach to supervising AI systems;
Four strategic pillars guiding its role as both regulator and assessor.
This move aims to ensure safe, compliant, and human-centric AI across EU bodies.
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