Artificial Intelligence in the digital transformation of parliaments: in search of an ad hoc Governance model
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This article presents a legal analysis of the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and personal data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), with a specific application to parliamentary contexts. The paper is structured into five sections. First, it explores the core GDPR principles as applied to automated data processing. Second, it analyzes the AI Act’s structure, guiding principles, and obligations framework. Third, it addresses the practical challenges of regulatory implementation in parliaments, including the role of data protection officers and impact assessments. Fourth, it examines the dual function of parliaments as both users and regulators of AI, advocating for an ethical model of technological governance. Finally, it highlights the need for institutional synergy among legal advisors, archivists, and IT professionals to ensure the responsible adoption of disruptive technologies. The study concludes with a proposal for a normative governance framework that balances innovation with fundamental rights protection and legal certainty in the use of AI within parliamentary settings.
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