AI governance, risk and compliance solutions

AI governance is the set of policies, processes, roles and controls an organisation uses to make sure AI is developed and used responsibly, lawfully and in line with its values. For example, it covers questions such as which AI tools staff can use, how AI-driven decisions are explained and reviewed, how risks to people and data are assessed, and who is accountable when something goes wrong.

ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for an AI management system. It sets out requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving how an organisation governs the AI it develops, provides or uses. Independent certification then gives customers, partners and regulators evidence that AI risk is being managed in a structured way.

It can. The EU AI Act applies to organisations that place AI systems on the EU market or put them into service in the EU, and to providers and deployers based outside the EU where the output of an AI system is used in the EU. Therefore, if you sell into the EU or serve EU customers with AI-enabled products or services, an EU AI Act readiness assessment is a practical first step.

Shadow AI is the use of AI tools by employees without their organisation’s knowledge or approval, such as pasting company or customer data into a public chatbot. Consequently, it can expose confidential and personal data and create compliance risk. For this reason, a clear AI use policy, backed by practical training, is the most effective way to manage it.

Most organisations first understand where AI is already being used, then put a clear policy and ownership in place, and finally train people to use AI safely. After that, impact assessments, certification and independent assurance help you build confidence as your use of AI matures. Get in touch and we will connect you with the right specialists.