Systems Auditor
Registered auditor performing conformity and security assessments of ITAs.
How the laws define this
Official sources agree that a Systems Auditor is a registered or accredited auditor operating under the oversight of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) to perform audits and evaluate technical systems against defined certification criteria. However, the instruments diverge on the primary focus and post-audit responsibilities of the role. Under the AI Innovative Technology Arrangement (AI ITA) scheme / National AI certification programme (MDIA), the auditor specifically assesses ITAs for conformity, security, and robustness against MDIA control objectives, and directly contributes to post-certification monitoring processes. In contrast, Malta — The Ultimate AI Launchpad: A Strategy and Vision for Artificial Intelligence in Malta 2030 broadens the scope to evaluate AI systems against an Ethical AI Framework, explicitly authorizing the auditor to advise on remediation while integrating the process with enforcement actions and appeals procedures.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
Definitions (2)
A Systems Auditor is a registered auditor authorised to perform conformity, security and robustness assessments of ITAs against MDIA control objectives, produce audit findings, and contribute to the certification decision and post-certification monitoring processes.
An auditor registered and/or accredited by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority to assess AI systems against the Ethical AI Framework and certification criteria, perform audits, and advise on remediation, with procedures for appeals and enforcement actions linked to the certification programme.
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