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Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive)

Directive (EU) 2022/2555

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Cybersecurity duties for essential and important organisations in sectors like energy, health, transport and digital infrastructure. AI systems used in these settings fall under their risk-management and incident-reporting duties. As a directive, it applies through national laws.

Key Dates

  • Entry into force
  • Transposition deadline

Verify Dates and status last checked 29 October 2026. Applies through national transposing laws; transposition status differs by country.

Key Articles for AI

Art. 20Management bodies are accountable for cybersecurity.
Art. 21Cybersecurity risk-management measures.
Art. 23Incident reporting obligations.

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