EU AI Act Article 12 Readiness Checker

Ten yes or no questions to gauge Article 12 logging readiness: automatic capture, tamper evidence, retention, and independent verification.

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At a glance

Type: Interactive checker
Updated: 12 July 2026
Regulation: See page title
Not legal advice: Planning aid only
Hub: /compliance/
Output: Actionable next steps

How to use this checker

Tick every statement that already applies to your high-risk AI logging architecture. Scores below 3/6 usually indicate gaps on automation or tamper evidence.

After you run it

Assign engineering owners for each unchecked item before December 2027.
Review proof-not-log patterns and verify Merkle inclusion in sandbox.
Read the full Article 12 guide.

Tick all that already apply to your high-risk AI system:

Events are logged automatically without operator action Logs support post-market monitoring objectives Entries are tamper-evident or append-only Regulators can verify entries independently Retention meets six-month deployer minimum Decision inputs and outcomes are reconstructable

Frequently asked questions

Does this certify compliance?

No. Self-assessment only.

What deadline applies?

2 December 2027 for Annex III stand-alone high-risk systems.

Can I share results with legal?

Yes. Results are planning aids. Legal interpretation remains with counsel.

Where is the full compliance guide?

See the compliance hub and regulation-specific guides linked from each tool.

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