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Article 12: Record-keeping

Praxikon tracks Article 12 (Record-keeping) under the EU AI Act, citing the source for every statement.

EU Official:
Title III: High-Risk AI Systems

Article 12 is the audit-trail article for high-risk AI systems. The practical issue for providers and deployers in Europe is which events, user actions and outputs must remain traceable after deployment.

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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.

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Frequently asked questions

What are automatic logs under Article 12 AI Act?+
Article 12 requires high-risk AI systems to be technically designed to automatically record events (logs) over the system's lifetime. This ensures traceability.
Why are logs mandatory for high-risk AI?+
Automatic recording is intended to ensure traceability of the AI system's functioning, so compliance can be monitored and incidents can be investigated.
What documentation does Article 12 of the AI Act require?+
Article 12 of the AI Act requires that relevant documentation is maintained as part of the compliance process. This may include technical documentation, instructions for use, logs or declarations of conformity, depending on the classification of the AI system.

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