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DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

DORA is an EU regulation that requires financial entities to ensure operational resilience of their ICT systems — including AI systems and AI agents used in financial services operations. It mandates risk management, incident reporting, testing, and third-party oversight requirements that directly apply to AI agent deployments in banks, insurers, and investment firms.