S.L. 591.5 Art. 4Authorities protecting fundamentalrights.

(1) For the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the Malta Digital Innovation Authority shall publish a list of national public authorities or bodies protecting fundamental rights on its website, which list may be amended upon request or to keep ex officio the list up to date.

(2) For the supervision and enforcement of obligations under Union law protecting fundamental rights, including the right to non-discrimination, in relation to the use of high-risk AI systems referred to in Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the national public authorities or bodies protecting fundamental rights, including those referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall have all the duties and powers of an authority or body protecting fundamental rights as prescribed in Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 within their respective scope:

Provided that the duties and powers referred to in this regulation shall be without prejudice to any other law providing for the responsibilities, duties, powers and functions of such authorities or bodies.