AI Governance Policy
An AI governance policy template addressing responsible AI use, bias mitigation, transparency, accountability, and alignment with the EU AI Act.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Defines AI governance objectives and covered AI systems.
2. AI Risk Classification
Classifies AI systems by risk level per EU AI Act.
3. Responsible AI Principles
Establishes fairness, transparency, and accountability principles.
4. Bias & Fairness
Defines bias testing and mitigation requirements.
5. Transparency & Explainability
Specifies documentation and explainability requirements.
6. Human Oversight
Establishes human-in-the-loop requirements for high-risk AI.
7. AI Model Lifecycle
Defines governance across the AI model lifecycle.
8. Review & Compliance
Sets review frequency and regulatory alignment checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a ai governance policy include?
A comprehensive ai governance policy should include purpose & scope, ai risk classification, responsible ai principles, bias & fairness, and more. This template covers 8 key sections aligned to EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF requirements.
Which frameworks require a data governance policy?
Major frameworks requiring data governance policies include EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a ai governance policy be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your ai governance policy at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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