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Italian AI Oversight Act

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Maximum Fine
€20 Million
Scope
AI Systems
Regulator
Garante Privacy
Implementation
2024

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Overview

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