Practical documentation steps for transparency obligations — without claiming legal certification
Article 50 creates machine-readable labeling duties for providers and disclosure obligations for deployers of AI-generated public-facing content. This guide maps those themes to verification artifacts, publish gates, and retention discipline teams can implement today — with explicit boundaries on what tooling does not provide.
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Key deadlines
New systems: 2 August 2026. Existing systems after transition: 2 December 2026. Use these dates to prioritize workflow design and vendor selection — legal interpretation requires counsel.
Provider vs deployer responsibilities
Providers must mark AI outputs machine-readable. Deployers must disclose deepfakes and AI-generated public-facing text. Map your organization to both roles across CMS, marketing, and communications workflows.
Artifact inventory
Maintain JSON-LD labels, signed verification reports, audit CSV/PDF exports, and compliance dashboard records. Artifacts document process — they are not CE marking or official conformity certificates.
Publish gates and human review
Pre-publish gates should log reviewer identity, tool outputs, and final decisions. Automation assists screening; humans approve publication and disclosure wording.
Retention and access
Align verification record retention with your DPA and sector policy. Restrict access by role and plan deletion for expired evidence.
Vendor diligence questions
Request artifact samples, subprocessors list, and realistic capability boundaries. Avoid vendors that imply automatic legal compliance from detection scores alone.
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FAQ
Does Article 50 require blockchain anchoring?
No. Focus is on disclosure and machine-readable labeling; anchoring is optional evidence enhancement.
Which TrustOriginality plan supports Article 50 workflows?
The Process Compliance Pack is designed for compliance artifacts and publish gates — evaluate against your workflow during discovery.
Can this guide substitute for legal advice?
No. It describes operational documentation patterns; final compliance requires qualified legal counsel.
