Legal Compliance
The practice of ensuring AI systems adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards throughout their entire lifecycle.
Definition
Embeds regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, sector-specific rules) into AI governance: data-privacy impact assessments, consent management, record-keeping, explainability for consumer rights, and periodic audits. Compliance activities include legal-tech integrations (automated contract checks), real-time monitoring for policy breaches, and governance dashboards that aggregate compliance statuses across all AI initiatives.
Real-World Example
A healthcare AI vendor integrates automated DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) tooling into its deployment pipeline. Whenever patient data is used, the DPIA runs, flags any missing legal basis, and blocks deployment until legal counsel approves—ensuring continuous adherence to GDPR and HIPAA.
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