Regulatory Framework Database

Laws & Regulations

Comprehensive reference of AI governance legislation and regulatory requirements.

Artificial Intelligence Act

In Force

The world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, establishing obligations based on risk classification.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date: 2024-08-01

General Data Protection Regulation

In Force

The foundational EU data protection law. Most AI systems that process personal data fall within its scope.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date: 2016-04-27

AI Liability Directive

Pending

Proposed EU directive establishing civil liability rules for harm caused by AI systems.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date:

Digital Services Act

In Force

Regulates online intermediaries and platforms, with specific obligations for recommender systems and algorithmic accountability.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date: 2022-10-27

Data Act

In Force

Establishes rules on who can access and use data generated by connected products and services.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date: 2024-01-11

Cyber Resilience Act

In Force

Mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the EU, including AI-enabled products.

Jurisdiction: European Union Effective Date: 2024-10-23

AI Regulation: A Pro-Innovation Approach

In Force

The UK government's policy framework for AI regulation, deferring sector-specific oversight to existing regulators rather than creating a standalone AI regulator.

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom Effective Date: 2023-03-29

Online Safety Act 2023

In Force

Requires platforms to tackle illegal and harmful content online, with implications for AI-generated content and recommendation algorithms.

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom Effective Date: 2023-10-26

Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

In Force

Broad US federal directive establishing AI safety, security, and trustworthiness standards across federal agencies.

Jurisdiction: United States Effective Date: 2023-10-30

AI Risk Management Framework

In Force

Voluntary framework from the National Institute of Standards and Technology providing guidance for managing AI risks throughout the AI lifecycle.

Jurisdiction: United States Effective Date: 2023-01-26

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — Artificial Intelligence Management System

In Force

The first international standard specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI management system.

Jurisdiction: International Effective Date: 2023-12-18

OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence

In Force

The first intergovernmental standards on AI, adopted by OECD members and subsequently endorsed by G20 leaders.

Jurisdiction: OECD Member States Effective Date: 2019-05-22

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

In Force

UNESCO's global normative instrument on AI ethics, adopted by all 193 member states.

Jurisdiction: UNESCO Member States Effective Date: 2021-11-24

Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services

In Force

China's first regulation specifically governing generative AI services offered to the public.

Jurisdiction: China Effective Date: 2023-08-15
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