Prohibited AI Practices Screening Template
Use this template to screen your AI systems against Article 5 prohibited practices before deployment to the EU market. Non-compliance carries the highest penalties in the regulation.
Quick Answer
Article 5 of the EU AI Act bans subliminal manipulation, social scoring, most real-time biometric surveillance, emotion recognition at work, and predictive policing — with penalties up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover.
Compliance Checklist (8 items)
Penalty if not compliant
Up to €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover — the highest penalty tier in the EU AI Act (Article 99(3)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any exceptions to the real-time biometric ID ban?
Yes — law enforcement may use real-time remote biometric identification in public spaces only for: searching for specific crime victims, preventing imminent terrorist threats, or locating/prosecuting perpetrators of serious crimes. Each use requires prior judicial or administrative authorisation.
Does the prohibited AI ban apply to non-EU companies?
Yes. The ban applies to any AI system placed on the EU market or whose output is used in the EU, regardless of where the provider is established.
When did Article 5 prohibitions become enforceable?
Article 5 prohibitions became enforceable on 2 August 2025, six months after the regulation entered into force.
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