For a refresher on the notions of "High-risk AI systems", "General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models", "Deployer", "Market Surveillance Authorities" please consult our previous EU AI Act Decoded issues on "Classification of AI systems and GPAI Models", "Who will the EU AI Act apply to?' and "Which authorities will be in charge of application and enforcement of the EU AI Act?".
Notes:
- The rights provided by the EU AI Act are limited in comparison to those provided by other EU laws (e.g., GDPR).
- It is important to note that the right to lodge a complaint is available to both natural and legal persons. Furthermore, no specific interest or legal standing appears to be required, as the EU AI Act only refers to suspicions of non-compliance without mandating the demonstration of any damage to justify the complaint. In practice, this right could potentially be used by a company against its competitors.
- Persons acting as whistleblowers on infringements of the EU AI Act are protected under the EU Directive 2019/1937 (Whistleblowing Directive) in relation to the reporting of such infringements.
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