Italian AI Oversight Act
View Law TextMaximum Fine
€20 Million
Scope
AI Systems
Regulator
Garante Privacy
Implementation
2024
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The Italian AI Oversight Act establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating and monitoring artificial intelligence systems, with a focus on protecting fundamental rights, ensuring transparency, and promoting responsible AI development within Italy.
Key Facts
- Risk-based oversight approach
- Mandatory impact assessments
- Transparency requirements
- Human oversight provisions
- Regular compliance audits
Key Principles
Transparency Requirements
Core transparency obligations for AI systems
Requirements
- Clear documentation of AI capabilities
- Disclosure of data sources
- Algorithm explainability
- User notification requirements
- Regular transparency reports
Examples
- AI system documentation
- Data source registers
- Algorithm explanations
- User notifications
- Public reporting
Human Oversight
Requirements for human supervision of AI systems
Requirements
- Oversight procedures
- Human intervention capabilities
- Decision review processes
- Training requirements
- Documentation standards
Examples
- Oversight protocols
- Intervention mechanisms
- Review documentation
- Training programs
- Compliance records
Impact Assessment
Requirements for AI impact evaluation
Requirements
- Risk assessment methodology
- Impact evaluation procedures
- Mitigation planning
- Regular reviews
- Documentation requirements
Examples
- Assessment templates
- Evaluation reports
- Mitigation plans
- Review schedules
- Documentation systems
Compliance Requirements
System Registration
AI system registration requirements
Implementation Steps
- System classification
- Documentation preparation
- Risk assessment completion
- Registration submission
- Regular updates
Required Documentation
- Registration forms
- Technical documentation
- Risk assessments
- Update records
- Compliance certificates
Regular Auditing
Ongoing audit requirements
Implementation Steps
- Audit planning
- Documentation review
- System testing
- Compliance verification
- Report generation
Required Documentation
- Audit plans
- Review records
- Test results
- Compliance reports
- Action plans
Compliance Reporting
Regular reporting requirements
Implementation Steps
- Data collection
- Report preparation
- Compliance verification
- Submission process
- Follow-up procedures
Required Documentation
- Data records
- Compliance reports
- Verification documents
- Submission records
- Follow-up documentation
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
Penalties for non-compliance with the Act
Penalty Categories
Minor Violations
Up to €5 Million
Documentation and reporting violations
Significant Violations
Up to €10 Million
Oversight and compliance breaches
Critical Violations
Up to €20 Million
Severe violations affecting fundamental rights
Example Cases
Company A Documentation Case
€2.5 Million
2024 - Failure to maintain required documentation
Company B Oversight Case
€8 Million
2024 - Lack of human oversight mechanisms