EU AI Act & GDPR: Complete Compliance Guide

A comprehensive, interactive web application designed to help startups and SMEs navigate the European Union's AI Act and GDPR compliance requirements. This guide provides clear explanations, risk classifications, and practical compliance tools.

🌐 Live Website: https://niranjanxprt.github.io/eu-ai-act-guide/

🚀 Features

Core Functionality

• 🎯 Interactive Compliance Checker

  • Step-by-step questionnaire to determine your AI system's risk classification
  • Automated risk level assessment (Unacceptable, High-Risk, Limited-Risk, Minimal/No Risk)
  • Personalized compliance recommendations based on your answers
  • Deadline and penalty information specific to your risk category

• 📊 Risk Framework Explorer

  • Detailed breakdown of all 4 risk levels:
    • Unacceptable Risk (BANNED) - Prohibited AI systems
    • High-Risk AI Systems - Strict regulatory requirements
    • Limited-Risk AI - Transparency obligations
    • Minimal/No Risk - Mostly unregulated
  • Visual indicators with color-coded status badges
  • Specific examples for each risk category
  • Requirements, deadlines, and penalties clearly outlined

• 🏥 Industry-Specific Guidance

  • Healthcare AI systems compliance requirements
  • Financial services AI regulations
  • Sector-specific risk assessments and considerations

• 📂 AI Categories Browser

  • Comprehensive list of AI system types
  • Searchable category explorer with filtering
  • Quick reference for common AI applications

• 🔗 GDPR Connection Analysis

  • Side-by-side comparison of EU AI Act and GDPR requirements
  • Dual compliance strategies for systems processing personal data
  • Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) guidance

• 📅 Implementation Timeline

  • Key dates and deadlines from 2024-2027
  • Phase-by-phase rollout schedule
  • Compliance milestone tracker

• 📚 Resources Library

  • Official EU AI Act portal links
  • Implementation documents and guidelines
  • European AI Office resources
  • Compliance tools and assessment frameworks

• ❓ FAQ Section

  • Expandable accordion with common questions
  • Answers about GDPR and AI Act intersection
  • SME-specific provisions and benefits
  • Compliance timeline guidance

User Experience Features

• 🌓 Dark/Light Mode Toggle

  • System preference detection
  • Persistent theme selection (localStorage)
  • Smooth theme transitions
  • Accessible theme switcher

• 📱 Responsive Design

  • Mobile-first approach
  • Hamburger navigation for mobile devices
  • Touch-friendly interactive elements
  • Optimized for all screen sizes

• 🔍 Enhanced Navigation

  • Smooth scroll navigation
  • Sticky navigation header
  • Quick actions menu
  • Category search functionality

• ⚡ Performance Optimized

  • Fast page load times
  • No external dependencies (vanilla JavaScript)
  • Lightweight and efficient
  • Progressive enhancement

🛠️ Self-Hosting Instructions

This is a static website that can be hosted using any web server. Below are instructions for Python and Node.js servers.

Option 1: Python HTTP Server

Using Python 3 (Recommended)

# Navigate to the project directory
cd eu-ai-act-guide

# Start the server on port 8000
python3 -m http.server 8000

# Or specify a custom port
python3 -m http.server 8080

Using Python 2

# Python 2 users can use SimpleHTTPServer
python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8000

Access the Website

Once the server is running, open your browser and navigate to:

• http://localhost:8000
• Or http://localhost:8080 if you used a custom port

Option 2: Node.js HTTP Server

Using http-server (npm package)

# Install http-server globally (if not already installed)
npm install -g http-server

# Navigate to the project directory
cd eu-ai-act-guide

# Start the server
http-server -p 8000

# Or with additional options
http-server -p 8000 -o  # Opens browser automatically
http-server -p 8000 -c-1  # Disables caching (useful for development)

Using npx (without global installation)

# Navigate to the project directory
cd eu-ai-act-guide

# Run http-server without installing globally
npx http-server -p 8000

Using serve package

# Install serve globally
npm install -g serve

# Navigate to the project directory
cd eu-ai-act-guide

# Start the server
serve -p 8000

# Or with additional options
serve -s . -p 8000  # Serves as SPA

Access the Website

Once the server is running, open your browser and navigate to:

• http://localhost:8000

Server Configuration Notes

• Port Selection: Use any available port (8000, 3000, 8080, etc.)
• CORS: No special CORS configuration needed for local development
• HTTPS: For production, consider using a reverse proxy (nginx, Apache) with SSL certificates
• Static Files: All files are static, no server-side processing required

Production Deployment Tips

1. Use a Production Web Server: For production, consider:

   • Nginx
   • Apache
   • Caddy
   • Cloudflare Pages
   • Netlify
   • Vercel

2. Enable Compression: Configure gzip/brotli compression for CSS and JavaScript files

3. Set Cache Headers: Configure appropriate cache headers for static assets

4. HTTPS: Always use HTTPS in production

📁 Project Structure

eu-ai-act-guide/
├── index.html          # Main HTML structure
├── style.css           # All styles and theme definitions
├── app.js              # Application logic and data
├── .gitignore          # Git ignore rules
└── README.md           # This file

🎨 Technology Stack

• HTML5: Semantic markup
• CSS3: Modern styling with CSS custom properties (variables)
• Vanilla JavaScript: No frameworks, pure ES6+
• No Build Process: Works directly in the browser

📝 Browser Support

• Chrome (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Edge (latest)
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

🤝 Contributing

This project is designed for educational purposes. Contributions and improvements are welcome!

📄 License

This project is provided for educational purposes. Please consult qualified legal professionals for actual compliance guidance.

🔗 Links

• Live Website: https://niranjanxprt.github.io/eu-ai-act-guide/
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/niranjanxprt/eu-ai-act-guide

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Last Updated: January 2025

Note: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with qualified legal professionals for compliance guidance specific to your situation.