Article 27 FRIA Template
Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, Article 27. Working template pending publication of the official AI Office questionnaire under Article 27(5). The six inputs below reproduce the wording of Article 27(1) verbatim. Free to use and adapt.
Section A — Organisation and system details
Section B — The six Article 27(1) inputs
Description of deployer processes
“A description of the deployer’s processes in which the high-risk AI system will be used in line with its intended purpose.”
Period and frequency of use
“A description of the period of time within which, and the frequency with which, each high-risk AI system is intended to be used.”
Categories of affected persons and groups
“The categories of natural persons and groups likely to be affected by its use in the specific context.”
Specific risks of harm
“The specific risks of harm likely to have an impact on the categories of natural persons or groups.”
Human oversight measures
“A description of the implementation of human oversight measures, according to the instructions for use.”
Risk materialisation response
“The measures to be taken in the case of the materialisation of those risks, including the arrangements for internal governance and complaint mechanisms.”
Section C — Sign-off and filing status
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