AI Legislative Guide |
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Greece |
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(Europe)
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Zepos & Yannopoulos
Contributors
Theodore Konstantakopoulos |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Greece has adopted a legal framework for the use of AI. Greek Law 4961/2022 on emerging information and communication technologies has introduced rules and obligations for employers when using AI systems affecting in any way decisions relating to employees, with an impact on their working conditions, their selection, etc. Also affected are medium-sized companies and large companies that use AI systems in the context of consumer profiling or for the evaluation of their employees or partners. Said companies must also maintain an electronic Register of the AI systems they use (eRegister), and prepare and adopt a Data Use Code of Conduct. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | No agency is specifically mandated to regulate the use of AI in Greece. Sanctions for breach of the rules applicable in the employment sector are imposed by the Labour Inspectorate. |
AI Legislative Guide
Greece
(Europe) Firm Zepos & YannopoulosContributors Theodore Konstantakopoulos
Updated 09 Apr 2024Yes.
Greece has adopted a legal framework for the use of AI. Greek Law 4961/2022 on emerging information and communication technologies has introduced rules and obligations for employers when using AI systems affecting in any way decisions relating to employees, with an impact on their working conditions, their selection, etc. Also affected are medium-sized companies and large companies that use AI systems in the context of consumer profiling or for the evaluation of their employees or partners. Said companies must also maintain an electronic Register of the AI systems they use (eRegister), and prepare and adopt a Data Use Code of Conduct.
No agency is specifically mandated to regulate the use of AI in Greece. Sanctions for breach of the rules applicable in the employment sector are imposed by the Labour Inspectorate.