REGULATION2 June 2026· 16 min
AI Act Compliance: Technical Audit & Implementation Roadmap
The EU AI Act enters full enforcement in 2026, yet 67% of European enterprises have no structured compliance plan. This premium guide delivers a battle-tested audit methodology, risk-classification framework, and phased implementation roadmap with measurable milestones.
SOURCES
[1]European Parliament & Council, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — Artificial Intelligence Act, Official Journal of the EU, July 2024
[2]European Commission, Impact Assessment Report on Artificial Intelligence Act (SWD/2021/84), updated 2024 estimates
[3]European Parliament Research Service (EPRS), 'The Artificial Intelligence Act: A Sectoral Impact Assessment', PE 740.015, 2023
[4]Gartner, 'AI Governance and Compliance Survey Q3 2024: European Enterprise Readiness', October 2024
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[6]ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence Management System Standard
[7]NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0), National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2023
[8]CEN/CENELEC JTC 21, 'Artificial Intelligence Standards Work Programme 2024–2026', Brussels, 2024