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Article 26(7)

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Inform Workers Before Workplace Use of High-Risk AI

Applies to Deployer; Employer; High-Risk AI.

Actors
DeployerEmployer
AI class
High-Risk AI
Context
Workplace
Themes
Governance & Accountability

Tracker Networks Guidance

Before putting a high-risk AI system into service or using it in the workplace, inform workers' representatives and affected workers that they will be subject to use of the system, following the applicable information rules and procedures under Union and national law and practice.

Official text

Article 26(7)Official source
7. Before putting into service or using a high-risk AI system at the workplace, deployers who are employers shall inform workers’ representatives and the affected workers that they will be subject to the use of the high-risk AI system. This information shall be provided, where applicable, in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Union and national law and practice on information of workers and their representatives.

Timing depends on the system

  • 2 Dec 2027 — Article 6(2) / Annex III high-risk AI
  • 2 Aug 2028 — Article 6(1) / Annex I Section A high-risk AI
  • 2 Dec 2027 — Pre-existing Annex III high-risk AI type/model first placed on the market or put into service before 2027-12-02
  • 2 Aug 2028 — Pre-existing Article 6(1) / Annex I high-risk AI type/model first placed on the market or put into service before 2028-08-02
  • 2 Aug 2030 — Pre-existing high-risk AI intended to be used by public authorities

Suggested controls

Related risks

  • Improper High-Risk AI Deployment

    A deployer may operate high-risk AI contrary to provider instructions, without qualified oversight, suitable inputs or required monitoring.

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