AI Regulation ReferenceDoes EU AI Act require Record-Keeping & Documentation?
European Union • phased enforcement
Yes — 1 provision
Requirements at a glance
This regulation imposes 5 specific requirements for Record-Keeping & Documentation across 1 provision:
- Automatic logging — High-risk AI systems must log events automatically throughout lifecycle
- Traceability — Logs must enable risk identification and post-market monitoring
- Deployer monitoring — Logs must support operational monitoring by deployers (Article 26(5))
- Immutable storage — Logs must be stored tamper-evident and immutable
- Biometric ID specifics — Remote biometric systems must log period of use, reference database, input data, and verifying personnel
Record-Keeping & Automatic Logging (Article 12) #
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Automatic logging | High-risk AI systems must log events automatically throughout lifecycle |
| Traceability | Logs must enable risk identification and post-market monitoring |
| Deployer monitoring | Logs must support operational monitoring by deployers (Article 26(5)) |
| Immutable storage | Logs must be stored tamper-evident and immutable |
| Biometric ID specifics | Remote biometric systems must log period of use, reference database, input data, and verifying personnel |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| High-risk non-compliance | Up to EUR 15M or 3% global turnover |