AI Regulation ReferenceDoes Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law (CETS 225) require Transparency & Disclosure?
Council of Europe • enacted
Yes — 1 provision
Requirements at a glance
This regulation imposes 3 specific requirements for Transparency & Disclosure across 1 provision:
- Transparency of AI use — Adequate transparency requirements must be in place across the AI system lifecycle
- Human-vs-AI notification — Persons interacting with AI systems must be notified they are interacting with AI, not a human, where appropriate in context
- Oversight transparency — Transparency requirements must be tailored to specific contexts and risks
Transparency and Notification (Article 8) #
The first binding international treaty to require notification when a person is interacting with an AI system rather than a human. Applies across all sectors in all ratifying states — including the US, UK, and EU — creating a truly transatlantic baseline for AI disclosure.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Transparency of AI use | Adequate transparency requirements must be in place across the AI system lifecycle |
| Human-vs-AI notification | Persons interacting with AI systems must be notified they are interacting with AI, not a human, where appropriate in context |
| Oversight transparency | Transparency requirements must be tailored to specific contexts and risks |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Non-compliance | Binding treaty — enforcement through domestic implementation; no direct supranational fines |