Glossary term
Glossary term
Governance and Compliance
An organization or person using an AI system under its authority, except when the system is used in a purely personal, non-professional activity. Deployers still need governance over use context, human oversight, input data, monitoring, staff instructions, and compliance with instructions for use.
A bank using Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 in internal workflows is a deployer rather than a provider, with Article 26 obligations including ensuring human oversight.
Public bodies deploying high-risk AI must complete a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment under EU AI Act Article 27 prior to first use.
Allianz, as a deployer of underwriting AI systems, must maintain logs, monitor performance, and inform workers' representatives when high-risk AI is used in the workplace.