Legislative Intersection Perspectives on Regulatory Sandboxes: Navigating the Interplay Between the AI Act and the GDPR

This white paper presents a comprehensive examination of regulatory sandboxes as a tool to foster innovation while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical and societal norms. In the context of Europe’s evolving digital regulatory landscape, it examines the integration of regulatory sandboxes into key pieces of legislation such as the Artificial Intelligence Act, the Cyber Resilience Act and the Interoperable Europe Act. Through an in-depth analysis of legal foundations, liability considerations, intersections with other regulatory frameworks, and real-world use cases, this white paper explores the theoretical and practical implications of regulatory sandboxes as a means of controlled experimentation. With contributions from both practitioners and academics, the white paper aims to provide policymakers and stakeholders with actionable recommendations and operational solutions for the design and implementation of effective regulatory sandboxes, ultimately supporting evidence-based decision-making in this critical area.