Overview
The world's first Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve their AI governance.
It focuses on responsible, trustworthy, transparent and ethical AI use while managing risks such as privacy and bias. It helps companies ensure AI systems are safe, fair and aligned with societal values, and is applicable across industries to build stakeholder trust and meet regulatory demands.
What it delivers
- A recognised framework for responsible AI governance.
- Management of AI risks such as bias, transparency and privacy.
- Demonstrated ethical and accountable AI to stakeholders.
- Readiness for tightening AI regulation.
What Is ISO 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It gives organisations a structured framework to govern the development and use of AI responsibly, addressing risk, transparency, accountability, ethics and ongoing oversight.
As AI becomes central to how businesses operate, so do the questions around it: is it safe, is it fair, is it accountable, and can we demonstrate proper control? ISO 42001 answers those questions with a recognised management-system approach, much as ISO 27001 does for information security.
Why AI Governance Matters
AI brings real risks alongside its benefits, bias, opaque decision-making, data-privacy exposure and regulatory uncertainty among them. Organisations that use AI without proper governance face reputational, ethical and compliance consequences.
ISO 42001 lets you adopt AI with confidence. It demonstrates to customers, partners and regulators that your AI is developed and used responsibly, positioning you ahead of tightening AI regulation rather than scrambling to catch up.
How Conformite Assist Helps
- AI governance gap assessment against ISO 42001.
- Building an AI Management System (AIMS).
- AI risk assessment, including bias, transparency and safety.
- Policies and controls for responsible AI development and use.
- Roles, accountability and oversight for AI systems.
- Readiness support for ISO 42001 certification.
Key benefits
- Adopt AI responsibly and with confidence.
- Demonstrate ethical, accountable AI to stakeholders.
- Get ahead of emerging AI regulation.
- Reduce the risks of bias, opacity and misuse.
- A recognised framework that complements ISO 27001.
Frequently asked questions
What is ISO 42001?
ISO 42001 is the first international standard for an AI Management System. It provides a framework to govern artificial intelligence responsibly, managing AI-related risk, ethics, transparency and accountability in a structured, auditable way.
Why do organisations need AI governance?
Because AI carries risks such as bias, unclear decision-making and privacy exposure. Governance ensures AI is used safely, ethically and accountably, protecting the organisation and demonstrating responsibility to customers and regulators.
What is an AIMS?
An AIMS, Artificial Intelligence Management System, is the set of policies, processes and controls used to govern AI responsibly across its lifecycle. ISO 42001 defines the requirements an AIMS must meet.
Is ISO 42001 relevant if we only use third-party AI tools?
Yes. Governance matters whether you build AI or adopt it. ISO 42001 helps you manage the risks of the AI you use, including third-party tools, and demonstrate responsible oversight.