Towards trustworthy AI in the EU public administration: The EDPS Compass for its new role under the AI Act
28 april 2026
Under the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), the European Data Protection Supervisor is now a market surveillance authority for AI systems used by EU institutions and a notified body for high-risk AI assessments.
The EDPS has already launched its AI Preparedness Strategy in May 2024 and established an AI Unit. Our latest document outlines:
- New tasks and strategic vision under the AI Act;
- Operational approach to supervising AI systems;
- Four strategic pillars guiding its role as both regulator and assessor.
This move aims to ensure safe, compliant, and human-centric AIacross EU bodies.
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