Context
Define organizational scope, interested parties and AI-related obligations.
EXPERTISE · ISO/IEC 42001
Treat AI governance as a management system with accountable evidence.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It provides a management-system structure for governing AI-related responsibilities, risks, objectives, processes and controls.
DEFINITION
What does this mean in an enterprise context?
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It provides a management-system structure for governing AI-related responsibilities, risks, objectives, processes and controls.
CONTROL DIMENSIONS
Four lenses for executive review.
Leadership
Establish policy, accountability, roles and governance direction.
Risk & Objectives
Assess AI risks and opportunities and define measurable objectives.
Evidence
Operate controls, monitor performance, audit and improve the system.
QUESTIONS TO ASK
Useful questions for leadership, risk and technology teams.
What is the scope of the AI management system?
The answer should identify an accountable owner, a defined control expectation and evidence that the control operates.
How are AI risks and opportunities integrated into management processes?
The answer should identify an accountable owner, a defined control expectation and evidence that the control operates.
Which documented information and evidence are necessary?
The answer should identify an accountable owner, a defined control expectation and evidence that the control operates.
How will internal audit and management review drive improvement?
The answer should identify an accountable owner, a defined control expectation and evidence that the control operates.
RESEARCH
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INDEPENDENT ADVISORY
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