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Glossary termPublished inEU AI Act

Widespread infringement

What does "Widespread infringement" mean under the EU AI Act?

Any act or omission contrary to Union law protecting the interest of individuals:

  • (a) which has harmed or is likely to harm the collective interests of individuals residing in at least two Member States other than the Member State in which:
    • (i) the act or omission originated or took place
    • (ii) the provider concerned, or, where applicable, its authorised representative is located or established
    • (iii) the deployer is established, when the infringement is committed by the deployer
  • (b) which has caused or is likely to cause harm to the collective interests of individuals and which has common features, including the same unlawful practice or infringement of the same interest, and is occurring concurrently, in at least two Member States

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Last updated: 22 August 2026.

Regulations

  • EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act)

    The EU AI Act is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. On 2 August 2026 its transparency rules and enforcement machinery took effect, but the high-risk regime for credit scoring and life and health insurance pricing did not: Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 moved it to 2 December 2027. Prohibitions have applied since February 2025.

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