Article Annex IV

Content of technical documentation

High riskApplicable from August 2, 2026
Applies to: Provider

Annex IV lists the minimum information the technical documentation of a high-risk AI system must contain.

Key points

  • General description of the system, its intended purpose, and versions
  • Development process, design choices, and system architecture
  • Data requirements, datasets used, and data governance measures
  • Validation and testing procedures, metrics, and results
  • Risk management, human oversight, and post-market monitoring plan

This page is a plain-language summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice — the binding text is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.

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