# Recital (70)

In order to protect the right of others from the discrimination that might result from the bias in AI systems, the 
providers should, exceptionally, to the extent that it is strictly necessary for the purpose of ensuring bias detection 
and correction in relation to the high-risk AI systems, subject to appropriate safeguards for the fundamental rights 
and freedoms of natural persons and following the application of all applicable conditions laid down under this 
Regulation in addition to the conditions laid down in Regulations (EU) 2016/679 and (EU) 2018/1725 and Directive 
(EU) 2016/680, be able to process also special categories of personal data, as a matter of substantial public interest 
within the meaning of Article 9(2), point (g) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 10(2), point (g) of Regulation 
(EU) 2018/1725.

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Source: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, consolidated text of 27 July 2026 (Official Journal of the EU). This page is AI-generated legal information, not legal advice. Verify against the Official Journal.
Canonical: https://euaiactlaw.com/recital/70