Understand when FRIA is mandatory and each actor's responsibilities in the AI system chain.
FRIA is mandatory when both conditions are met:
The AI system is listed in Annex III of the AI Act (8 categories)
The system will be placed on market in EU after May 12, 2025
Systems that mandatorily require FRIA
Identification of people through remote biometric characteristics
Risk assessment of recidivism in criminal justice systems
Automated assessment of credit risk for individuals
Automated filtering and selection of job candidates
Determination of access to housing, health, education, social welfare
Assistance to authorities in crime detection and investigation
Monitoring compliance with regulations by individuals
Systems influencing human behavior by distorting judgment
Warning: These systems are completely prohibited in the EU from February 12, 2025.
Video surveillance (except serious crimes with judicial order)
Classification by race, religion, disability, sexual orientation
Mass social surveillance and behavioral scoring
Manipulation of children, disabled people or vulnerable groups
Each actor has specific responsibilities
The AI Act comes into force in 4 phases:
February 12, 2025: Prohibited systems become illegal
May 12, 2025: Providers must ensure FRIA and compliance
August 12, 2026: Downstream responsibilities expand
August 12, 2027: Full application (Mandatory Code of Conduct)
Non-compliance results in significant penalties:
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