European Union · Local legal framework

Cybersecurity is now a leadership responsibility.
EU requirements depend on sector, role and national implementation.

Laws differ across jurisdictions. Organizations within scope must identify obligations, document risk, test controls and maintain evidence. The selected country determines the legal framework shown below.

European Union · European AI Office / national competent authorities

EU AI Act

In force · 2024-08-01

A risk-based framework with obligations varying by AI use, system category and operator role.

Business impact

Identify provider or deployer roles and the applicable implementation phase.

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European Union · European Supervisory Authorities / national competent authorities

DORA

In force · 2025-01-17

DORA governs digital operational resilience for financial entities within its scope.

Business impact

Manage ICT risk, incidents, resilience testing and ICT third-party dependencies.

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European Union · National supervisory authorities / EDPB

GDPR

In force · 2018-05-25

Personal data processing is subject to lawfulness, accountability, security and data subject rights.

Business impact

Document processing, assess risks and manage processors and international transfers.

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European Union · Member State competent authorities

NIS2 Directive

In force · 2023-01-16

The Directive sets cybersecurity risk management, governance and incident reporting requirements for covered sectors.

Business impact

Map services, size thresholds and national transposition before assigning obligations.

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General information. Assess scope, sector, thresholds and transitional provisions for each organization. The official text controls.

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