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Article 61: Informed consent to participate in testing in real world conditions outside AI regulatory sandboxes

Praxikon tracks Article 61 (Informed consent to participate in testing in real world conditions outside AI regulatory sandboxes) under the EU AI Act, citing the source for every statement.

EU Official:
Title VI: Governance

Yes, Article 61 requires freely-given informed consent from test subjects before their participation in testing AI systems in real-world conditions outside sandboxes.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is consent required for participation in AI testing under Article 61?+
Yes, Article 61 requires freely-given informed consent from test subjects before their participation in testing AI systems in real-world conditions outside sandboxes.
Can consent be withdrawn under Article 61?+
Yes, test subjects may withdraw their consent at any time without adverse consequences, and any data already collected must then be deleted.
What documentation does Article 61 of the AI Act require?+
Article 61 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.