Portugal Digital Rights Charter
Law 27/2021 Charter of Digital Rights
Portugal's Charter of Digital Rights with Article 9 requiring AI to respect fundamental rights and establishing algorithmic auditability principles.
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Enacted
Jun 16, 2021
Effective
Jun 16, 2021
Enforcement
National Data Protection Commission (CNPD)
Article 9 requires AI to respect fundamental rights
Diário da RepúblicaWhy It Matters
Portugal's Article 9 fundamental rights requirement for AI and algorithmic auditability principles create accountability framework for AI chatbot risk assessments and mental health recommendations.
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI system operators in Portugal
- Algorithmic decision-making systems
- Public and private sector AI
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Article 9: AI must respect fundamental rights
- Algorithmic auditability requirements
- Transparency in algorithmic decision-making
- Protection from discrimination by AI systems
- Right to human explanation of algorithmic decisions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Administrative sanctions
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Portugal
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Portugal. (2021). Law 27/2021 Charter of Digital Rights.
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