Welcome - I’m Violeta Klein.
Zero-Day Dawn is the educational companion to The Article 6 Classification Handbook.
Organizations deploying AI in Europe face a structural bottleneck: they cannot implement compliance until they classify their AI systems under Article 6. That decision determines every obligation that follows.
The Problem: Teams struggle to determine whether systems are high-risk, exempt under Article 6(3), or eliminated by the profiling override.
Consultancies charge €50K+ for black-box assessments.
Compliance tools provide dashboards, not methodology.
Internal teams often lack the integrated technical-legal capability to make the call.
The Mission: I do not sell legal opinions or regulatory determinations. I teach the classification methodology.
I help technical and legal leaders develop the reasoning architecture required to make their own defensible, audit-ready decisions - without the indefinite reliance on external consultants.
Who I am:
I am an ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor and former European Patent Office Examiner for ICT who sits at the intersection of technical definition and regulatory structure.
Former Patent Examiner: I spent years evaluating technical novelty and definition boundaries. I know how to interpret a “technical claim” against a legal standard.
Lead Auditor (ISO 42001 & 27001): I understand what auditors look for in a technical file - and where the logic usually breaks.
CISSP & CEFA: I bridge the gap between engineering reality and board-level risk.
What you’ll find here:
This publication is an educational resource for SMEs, mid-market organizations, and Founders who need to build internal competence.
The Methodology: Deep dives into Article 6 logic flows and the “Profiling Override.”
The Frameworks: Practical models for Annex III interpretation and documentation.
The Audit Perspective: How to structure your rationale so it survives scrutiny.
The Timeline: Reality checks on the August 2026 classification deadline.
Why this matters:
The EU AI Act exposes organizations to massive liability, but the path to safety isn’t just “buying a tool.” It is about internal logic.
Most organizations lack a methodology to make defensible decisions early. Zero-Day Dawn provides the structured analysis you need to build that capability yourself.
Credentials:
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor (AI Management Systems)
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security)
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CEFA (Certified European Financial Analyst)
Former Examiner, European Patent Office (Munich Headquarters)
Educational Disclaimer: Zero-Day Dawn provides educational methodology and training content for the EU AI Act. It does not constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or regulatory certification. Final classification decisions remain the sole responsibility of your organization and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel.
