Compliance Standards

AI regulations are rapidly emerging worldwide as governments and regulators respond to the growing use of artificial intelligence across business operations. Organizations leveraging AI for productivity, automation, and decision-making will soon be expected to meet clear governance, risk, and accountability requirements.

While individual AI regulations differ by region, most share common themes, such as transparency, risk management, human oversight, and documented controls. ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems, is designed around these same principles, making it a practical foundation for regulatory alignment.

Is your organization prepared to navigate the evolving regulations and governance expectations surrounding AI?

An ISO 42001,aligned approach helps organizations structure AI risk management, strengthen oversight, and demonstrate regulatory readiness as global AI regulations continue to take shape.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now deeply embedded in how organizations operate, make decisions, and deliver services. But as AI adoption accelerates, so do the risks, ranging from data misuse and bias to regulatory non-compliance. To address these challenges, governments, regulators, and industry leaders are increasingly aligning around ISO 42001, the first international standard designed specifically for AI Management Systems (AIMS). Formally published as ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the standard provides a structured framework for governing AI responsibly, securely, and ethically.

Depending on your industry, geographic location, and the role AI plays in your operations, ISO 42001 compliance may already be expected, or soon required.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon; it’s transforming how organizations operate, innovate, and compete. But with these powerful capabilities come significant risks, including bias, lack of transparency, and emerging security threats. ISO 42001 (ISO/IEC 42001:2023) was developed to tackle these risks directly. As the world’s first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS), ISO 42001 provides a certifiable framework to help organizations govern AI responsibly, ethically, and securely across industries.

Audits often bring to mind tight deadlines, disorganized documentation, and unclear expectations. However, with the right preparation, an ISO 42001 audit can become a strategic opportunity to validate your AI governance program and build stakeholder trust.

An ISO 42001 audit evaluates the effectiveness of your AI Management System (AIMS), with a focus on responsible AI use, risk management, leadership involvement, and operational maturity. In most cases, audit challenges arise not from the standard itself, but from misaligned roles, incomplete documentation, or poorly defined controls.

This guide explains how to prepare for an ISO 42001 audit effectively, covering required documentation, internal reviews, operational controls, and cross-functional alignment, so you can approach ISO 42001 certification with confidence.