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Article 71

EU database for high-risk AI systems listed in Annex III

1.   The Commission shall, in collaboration with the Member States, set up and maintain an EU database containing information referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article concerning high-risk AI systems referred to in Article 6(2) which are registered in accordance with Articles 49 and 60 and AI systems that are not considered as high-risk pursuant to Article 6(3) and which are registered in accordance with Article 6(4) and Article 49. When setting the functional specifications of such database, the Commission shall consult the relevant experts, and when updating the functional specifications of such database, the Commission shall consult the Board.

2.   The data listed in Sections A and B of Annex VIII shall be entered into the EU database by the provider or, where applicable, by the authorised representative.

3.   The data listed in Section C of Annex VIII shall be entered into the EU database by the deployer who is, or who acts on behalf of, a public authority, agency or body, in accordance with Article 49(3) and (4).

4.   With the exception of the section referred to in Article 49(4) and Article 60(4), point (c), the information contained in the EU database registered in accordance with Article 49 shall be accessible and publicly available in a user-friendly manner. The information should be easily navigable and machine-readable. The information registered in accordance with Article 60 shall be accessible only to market surveillance authorities and the Commission, unless the prospective provider or provider has given consent for also making the information accessible the public.

5.   The EU database shall contain personal data only in so far as necessary for collecting and processing information in accordance with this Regulation. That information shall include the names and contact details of natural persons who are responsible for registering the system and have the legal authority to represent the provider or the deployer, as applicable.

6.   The Commission shall be the controller of the EU database. It shall make available to providers, prospective providers and deployers adequate technical and administrative support. The EU database shall comply with the applicable accessibility requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EU database will contain key details about high-risk AI systems, including data registered by providers and public authorities as required by law, covering the identity of the responsible people, the type of AI being used, and relevant compliance and safety information to ensure transparency and accountability across Europe.
Providers of high-risk AI systems or their authorized representatives must enter certain data into the database, while deployers such as public authorities or agencies are responsible for registering specific information, ensuring that the database stays accurate, current, and helpful for regulators and the public.
Yes, the information listed under Article 49 about registered AI systems will generally be publicly accessible online in an easy-to-use and clear format; however, some details will only be visible to market surveillance authorities and the European Commission unless providers specifically permit public access.
The database will include personal information only when strictly needed for regulatory purposes, such as the names and contact details of those individuals responsible for registering the AI systems or legally representing the providers or deploying organizations, respecting privacy standards and data protection rules.

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