EU AI Act Guides
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France and prEN 18286: What the National Debate Means for EU Providers
A neutral analysis of the French mirror-committee debate on prEN 18286 and what it signals for SME proportionality, standards quality, and implementation strategy across EU member states.
EU AI Act Standards Ecosystem: Why prEN 18286 Is Not a Solo Standard
A practical map of supporting standards around prEN 18286, including risk management, trustworthiness, cybersecurity, data governance, and conformity assessment dependencies.
Article 17 Mapping in prEN 18286: Coverage, Gaps, and Audit Implications
How to read Annex ZA mapping in the prEN 18286 enquiry draft, where coverage is strong, where dependencies remain, and how to build defensible compliance evidence.
prEN 18286 vs ISO 9001 vs ISO/IEC 42001: What Actually Changes
A practical comparison for AI compliance teams: where prEN 18286 aligns with ISO frameworks, where it diverges, and what providers still need to build for EU AI Act Article 17.
EU AI Act Standards Timeline: What to Do Before August 2026
Most high-risk AI obligations apply from 2 August 2026, while key harmonised standards are still in progress. A practical timeline and execution plan for EU providers.
What Is prEN 18286? The Draft Standard Behind Article 17 QMS
A practical guide to prEN 18286 for EU AI Act providers: what it covers, what it does not, and how to use it now for audit-ready Article 17 quality management preparation.
EU AI Act for SaaS Companies: Provider, Deployer, or Both?
Comprehensive compliance guide for SaaS companies with AI features. Covers provider vs. deployer classification, high-risk obligations, CE marking, contract requirements, and practical strategies for the August 2026 deadline.
FRIA Template: Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for EU AI Act Compliance
Free FRIA template and step-by-step guide for conducting Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments required by the EU AI Act. Includes practical examples for financial services, healthcare, and HR AI systems.
Annex IV Documentation Guide
How to create Annex IV technical documentation for high-risk AI systems: required sections, evidence types, and tips for building documentation that auditors will accept.
Classifying High-Risk AI Under the EU AI Act
The definitive classification methodology: two pathways to high-risk status, the Article 6(3) exception framework, the profiling override that eliminates all exceptions, and a step-by-step audit-ready classification process.
EU AI Act Requirements: What Compliance Officers Need to Know in 2026
The definitive guide for compliance officers: phased enforcement timelines, high-risk classifications, Annex IV documentation, human oversight requirements, penalty structures, and practical implementation strategies.