Governance

authorities protecting fundamental rights

National bodies designated to enforce fundamental‑rights protections under the AI Act.

Definition

National public authorities or bodies responsible for enforcing respect for fundamental rights (e.g., data protection, equality, communications secrecy, and human‑rights protections) in relation to high‑risk AI systems, as designated under Article 77 of the EU AI Act. These authorities have targeted access and request powers to review documentation and refer matters to market surveillance authorities within their statutory jurisdiction.