Article 12High-risk
Record-keeping and automatic logging
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Deadline: August 2, 2026
Article 12 requires that high-risk AI systems have capabilities for automatic logging of events throughout their lifetime. These logs must be retained to enable traceability of the system's operation.
Key points
1Automatic logging of relevant events during use
2Capability to identify risky situations or those requiring intervention
3Retention of logs for a duration appropriate to the system's purpose
4Logs traceable to natural persons for biometric identification systems
5Format allowing exploitation by competent authorities
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