EU AI Act Compliance —
The Only Platform Built for AI Governance
High-risk AI system obligations take effect August 2026. Fines reach €30 million or 6% of global turnover. Barafaa is the only compliance platform with a native EU AI Act + ISO 42001 module.
Vanta, Drata, and Sprinto have no EU AI Act module. Barafaa does — today.
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What Is the EU AI Act?
The world's first comprehensive AI regulation — affecting every organisation that deploys AI systems to EU users.
Risk Tiers
- Social scoring by governments
- Real-time biometric surveillance
- Subliminal manipulation systems
- Hiring & HR screening tools
- Credit scoring & loan decisions
- Medical devices with AI components
- Critical infrastructure AI
- Chatbots & virtual assistants
- Emotion recognition systems
- Deep-fake generation tools
- AI-powered spam filters
- Video game AI characters
- Recommendation engines
Enforcement Timeline
Aug 2024
EU AI Act officially enters into force
Feb 2025
Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI apply
Aug 2025
GPAI model rules & governance bodies active
Aug 2026
High-risk AI system obligations fully enforced
Aug 2027
Full regulation in effect for all AI systems
Who Is Affected?
EU-based companies
Any organisation developing or deploying AI within the EU — regardless of size or sector.
Global companies serving EU users
US, UK, and APAC companies whose AI products or services are used by EU customers are fully in scope — similar to GDPR extraterritoriality.
AI importers & distributors
Companies that import AI systems from non-EU providers and make them available in the EU market take on provider obligations.
Penalties for non-compliance
- Up to €35M or 7% of global turnover for prohibited AI
- Up to €15M or 3% for high-risk violations
- Up to €7.5M or 1% for incorrect information
What Barafaa Covers for EU AI Act
A complete end-to-end AI governance workflow — from initial registry to board-level reporting — in a single platform.
AI System Registry
Catalogue every AI system your organisation develops, deploys, or procures. Assign risk tiers, owners, and use-case classifications in minutes.
Automated Risk Assessments
Guided risk assessments mapped to EU AI Act Annex III requirements. Identify high-risk classifications before regulators do.
ISO 42001 Control Mapping
Every EU AI Act requirement is cross-referenced to the corresponding ISO 42001 control. Close both gaps simultaneously with a single workflow.
Incident Tracking
Log, classify, and report AI-related incidents as required under Article 73. Automated escalation workflows and audit trail included.
Board-Ready AI Governance Reports
One-click reports for executive and board audiences. Demonstrate AI governance maturity with quantified risk scores and trend data.
Control Evidence Collection
Auto-collect and organise evidence for every AI governance control. Version-controlled documents ready for auditor review.
Only Barafaa Has Native EU AI Act Support
Every other major compliance platform is missing the most critical new regulation in AI governance.
| Feature | Barafaa | Vanta | Drata | Sprinto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU AI Act dedicated module | ||||
| ISO 42001 control mapping | ||||
| AI System Registry | ||||
| Risk-tier classification (Annex III) | ||||
| AI incident tracking | ||||
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 support |
Competitor feature data based on public documentation as of Q4 2024. Subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about EU AI Act compliance and how Barafaa helps.
Q.What is the EU AI Act and when does it take effect?
The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI apply from February 2025. High-risk AI system obligations (Annex III) take full effect in August 2026, and the full regulation covers all AI systems from August 2027.
Q.Who is affected by the EU AI Act?
Any organisation placing AI systems on the EU market or deploying them to EU users — regardless of where the company is incorporated. US, UK, and global companies serving EU customers are fully in scope.
Q.How does Barafaa help with EU AI Act compliance?
Barafaa is the only compliance platform with a dedicated EU AI Act + ISO 42001 module. You get an AI System Registry, risk-tier classification, automated Annex III assessments, incident tracking, board governance reports, and full evidence management — all in one platform.
Q.What is ISO 42001 and why does it matter for the EU AI Act?
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the international standard for AI Management Systems. The EU AI Act references harmonised standards like ISO 42001 as a recognised way to demonstrate compliance. Barafaa maps EU AI Act requirements directly to ISO 42001 controls so you address both simultaneously.
Get Your AI Systems Compliant
Before the Deadline
High-risk AI obligations take effect August 2026. Start your EU AI Act compliance programme today — Barafaa is the only platform ready to take you there.
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