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Developing or deploying AI without appropriate governance now carries significant legal and regulatory risks, including large-scale fines under both the EU AI Act and – if personal data is processed – under the GDPR. Despite this urgency, few firms offer integrated services covering both AI compliance and data protection law.
AI systems often process vast amounts of personal data, making them prime targets for cyber attacks. In the event of a notifiable breach, businesses will soon face dual reporting obligations to Data Protection Authorities (under GDPR) and Market Surveillance Authorities (under the EU AI Act).
AI also raises challenges around data subject rights under GDPR. For example, securing valid consent when training AI on personal data is far from straightforward.
Additionally, fulfilling requests for erasure (the “right to be forgotten”) under GDPR, can be technically unfeasible once data has been used to train an AI model.
Regulators have increasingly robust enforcement tools. Algorithmic disgorgement allows authorities to order not just the deletion of unlawfully obtained training data, but also the destruction of the AI model itself. Given the high cost of retraining, these risks must be addressed from the outset.
Noetic provides expert guidance on GDPR and EU AI Act compliance, offering clear insights, practical strategies, and regular updates to help your business stay aligned with evolving regulatory requirements across the EU.
The EU AI Act adopts a risk-based approach, classifying AI systems as either Prohibited Risk, High Risk, Limited Risk or Minimal Risk. Noetic will determine which classification applies to your AI system and advise you of the relevant requirements for EU AI Act conformity.
The Act’s requirements vary based on whether the relevant entity is a developer, a deployer, an importer or a distributer. However, actions such as a substantial modification to the model can cause a deployer of an AI system to be re-categorised as developer (leading to increased compliance obligations).
From 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act will require deployers of certain high-risk AI systems – such as those used for credit scoring or insurance pricing – to conduct a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA). This assessment evaluates the system’s potential impact on fundamental rights, including risks of discrimination, limitations on freedom of expression, and barriers to equitable access to essential services such as education and employment. The obligation to carry out a FRIA also applies to public bodies and private entities delivering public services (eg in healthcare, education, social services).
Noetic supports organisations by guiding them through the FRIA process and offering practical, risk-based strategies to ensure responsible and compliant AI deployment.
While this requirement is not yet enforceable, many forward-thinking businesses are already integrating FRIA practices into their governance frameworks. Doing so now not only supports ethical AI development, but also helps streamline future compliance and reduce regulatory risk.
For any high-risk AI systems that process personal data, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required. This obligation is already in force under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Noetic supports organisations in carrying out DPIAs, ensuring that the specific data protection risks associated with AI are properly assessed and mitigated.
Unlike a FRIA, which focusses on broader impacts on fundamental rights, the DPIA has a narrower scope, specifically addressing risks related to the processing of personal data, including:
DPIAs are particularly important for AI systems that involve profiling, automated decision-making, or the use of Special Category data, such as health or biometric data.
Since 2 February 2025, the EU AI Act has required that providers and deployers of AI systems ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy among their staff and other persons involved in the use of AI systems on their behalf. In practice, this means that employers must provide role-specific training to staff who engage directly with AI systems that the organisation has either developed or procured.
Noetic helps companies deliver role-specific training and run wider awareness campaigns across the business, ensuring all employees gain a baseline understanding of AI. This is particularly important given the growing use of shadow AI, and it helps organisations build a responsible AI culture, avoiding the pitfalls of AI exceptionalism.
We offer tailored consulting on GDPR and EU AI Act compliance, including risk assessments, policy reviews, and regulatory insights to help businesses confidently meet legal and ethical data protection standards.
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