What is a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA)?
A documented assessment of the impact a high-risk AI system has on the fundamental rights of the people it affects — for example, non-discrimination or the protection of personal data. It is mandatory from 2 August 2026 only for certain deployers — principally public bodies, providers of public services, and operators in the credit and insurance sectors.
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