§ AI Act · Article 42

Presumption of conformity for high-risk AI systems

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 · Article 42 · Source
Plain-language summary
This article establishes two presumptions of conformity for high-risk AI systems. First, systems trained and tested on data representative of their intended operational context are presumed to meet the data governance requirements under Article 10(4). Second, high-risk AI systems certified under a cybersecurity scheme under Regulation (EU) 2019/881 are presumed to comply with the cybersecurity requirements in Article 15, provided the certification covers those specific requirements.
Who it applies to
providers, notified bodies
Compliance deadline
Phased application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — most provisions apply from 2 August 2026.
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