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    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment

    Assessment deployers of certain high-risk AI systems must complete before first use.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed July 25, 2026

    Definition

    Article 27 requires deployers that are bodies governed by public law, private operators providing public services, or deployers of certain Annex III systems (creditworthiness, life and health insurance risk assessment) to perform a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment. It documents the deployment process, categories of persons affected, specific risks of harm, human-oversight measures, and mitigation actions.

    What this means in practice

    Public hospitals and health-service bodies deploying AI-enabled devices may qualify as deployers required to perform a FRIA, even though the manufacturer already performed the AI Act conformity assessment. MedTech commercial teams should be ready to support customers with the information needed for their FRIA.
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    Primary references

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    EUR-Lex·1FDA·1European Commission·1
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      Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, Article 27
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      EUR-Lexeur-lex.europa.eu
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      FDA - Medical Devices
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      FDAfda.gov
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      European Commission - Medical Devices
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      European Commissionhealth.ec.europa.eu

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