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Article 6(3) derogation

Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, a conditional classification that allows an AI system falling within Annex III to be treated as non-high-risk when it does not pose a significant risk of harm to health, safety, or fundamental rights.

What this means in practice

The derogation requires documentation of the assessment and registration in the EU database.

Synonyms

non-high-risk derogation , Article 6(3) carve-out

See also

  • High-risk AI system — Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, an AI system falling under Article 6(1) because it is a safety component of, or is itself, a product covered by Annex I Union harmonization legislation, or under Article 6(2) because its use case falls within Annex III — unless exempted by the Article 6(3) derogation..
  • Annex III — The Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 annex listing eight domains of standalone high-risk AI use cases: biometrics; critical infrastructure; education and vocational training; employment and worker management; essential services; law enforcement; migration, asylum and border control; and administration of justice and democratic processes..