EU AI Act Article 50 Transparency Notice Template XLSX
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Copyable notice wording for internal review and adaptation.
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These notices are deliberately conservative. They are not final legal wording. Review them against the exact AI system, interface, jurisdiction, language, sector, and user group before anything goes live.
AI interaction notice
You are interacting with an AI system. It may generate responses based on your input and available context. Do not enter confidential information or sensitive personal data unless this use has been approved.
AI-assisted decision support notice
This process uses AI-supported analysis to assist human review. A human reviewer remains responsible for the final decision where internal policy or applicable law requires it.
AI-generated content notice
This content was generated or materially modified using AI. Review it before relying on it for a legal, financial, employment, health, or safety-related decision.
Deepfake or synthetic media notice
This image, audio, or video contains AI-generated or AI-manipulated content. It may not represent a real event, statement, or person acting in real time.
Emotion recognition notice
This process may involve AI-based interpretation of emotional state or behavioural signals. Use is restricted to the approved purpose and requires legal and privacy review before deployment.
Biometric categorisation notice
This process may involve AI-based categorisation using biometric data or biometric-derived signals. Use is restricted to the approved purpose and requires legal and privacy review before deployment.
Implementation checks before publishing a notice
- Confirm the Article 50 trigger and the exact AI functionality.
- Place the notice where the user actually sees it, not three clicks away.
- Keep screenshots and version history of the notice shown to users.
- Check whether GDPR, employment, consumer, accessibility, or sector rules require tighter wording.
FAQ
Are these legally sufficient notices?
No. They are starting points for internal review. Public notices should be reviewed by qualified counsel.
Should the notice be buried in a privacy policy?
No. For user-facing transparency, the notice should generally be visible at the relevant interaction point, not only inside a policy page.
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Source and review note
This page is an educational evidence starter. It is not legal advice and does not confirm compliance. Review the official text of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and obtain qualified legal review before relying on any template for a formal compliance decision.
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on EUR-Lex
- Source basis checked against official source references. This template supports evidence and drafting discipline only; it does not provide legal advice, confirm compliance, or certify legal sufficiency.
Article 50 evidence fields to add after the Code update
- Article 50 scenario: direct AI interaction, synthetic content, emotion recognition, biometric categorisation, deepfake, or public-interest AI-generated/manipulated text.
- Code measure considered and whether the organisation plans to sign or follow a Code-aligned route.
- Provider marking dependency and provider evidence requested.
- EU icon considered or used, with a note that icon use alone is not legal proof.
- Human-facing label text, label placement, first-interaction or first-exposure timing, and accessibility check.
- Public-interest text review outcome, human review or editorial responsibility, exception rationale, approval owner, date, and screenshot or record location.
Article 50 Code update FAQ
Is the Article 50 Code of Practice mandatory?
No. The Code is voluntary implementation support. Article 50 transparency obligations remain legal obligations where they apply. Use the Code to structure marking, labelling, evidence, and review workflows. Do not treat Code participation as a substitute for the AI Act, Commission guidelines, or legal review.
What changed on 10 June 2026?
The Commission published the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content. The practical change for deployers is not a new standalone law. It is a clearer implementation reference for labelling deepfakes and certain AI-generated or manipulated public-interest text, plus evidence fields such as label wording, placement, icon consideration, and accessibility.
What is the difference between provider marking and deployer labelling?
Provider marking concerns machine-readable marking and detection for AI-generated or manipulated outputs. Deployer labelling concerns public-facing disclosure for deepfakes and certain AI-generated or manipulated text published to inform the public on matters of public interest. A deployer evidence file should show which side of that split was reviewed.
Do EU icons prove Article 50 compliance?
No. EU icons can support clearer labelling, but the deployer still needs a disclosure process. Record where the label appears, when the person sees it, whether it is accessible, what text accompanies it, and who approved the notice. Icon use alone should not be described as compliance proof.
Source and review note
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026. Source basis: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 Article 50, the AI Act Service Desk Article 50 page, and the European Commission Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, published on 10 June 2026. The Code is voluntary implementation support for marking and labelling workflows. Article 50 transparency obligations remain legal obligations where they apply. The Commission states that the Code is undergoing adequacy assessment and will be complemented by Article 50 guidelines. This page provides operational planning guidance, not legal advice, certification advice, audit assurance, or a compliance guarantee.