Establishes the process for conducting impact assessments on AI systems to evaluate potential effects on individuals, groups, and society. (ISO/IEC 42001: Annex A — A.3 AI System Impact Assessment)
A compliant AI Impact Assessment Policy for ISO 42001 must include the following8 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Policy objectives and AI systems subject to impact assessment.
Criteria for when assessments are required: new systems, significant changes, periodic reviews.
Human rights, safety, fairness, environmental, and societal impact categories.
Identification and engagement of affected parties and domain experts.
Step-by-step assessment process, scoring criteria, and documentation standards.
Governance review board, approval thresholds, and escalation procedures.
Action plans for addressing identified negative impacts.
Periodic reassessment schedule and change-triggered reviews.
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Establishes the overall AI management system (AIMS) including leadership commitment, AI principles, and organizational context for responsible AI development and deployment. (ISO/IEC 42001: Clause 5 — Leadership)
Defines the risk management framework for identifying, assessing, treating, and monitoring risks associated with AI systems throughout their lifecycle. (ISO/IEC 42001: Clause 6.1 — Actions to address risks and opportunities)
Governs the acquisition, preparation, quality, lineage, and lifecycle management of data used in AI systems to ensure trustworthy AI outcomes. (ISO/IEC 42001: Annex A — A.10 Data for AI Systems)
Ensures AI systems operate transparently with appropriate levels of explainability for stakeholders, regulators, and affected individuals. (ISO/IEC 42001: Annex A — A.5 Transparency and Explainability)
Defines requirements for human oversight, intervention capabilities, and accountability structures for AI system operations. (ISO/IEC 42001: Annex A — A.7 Human Oversight)
Defines requirements for continuous monitoring, performance evaluation, and periodic auditing of AI systems in production. (ISO/IEC 42001: Clause 9 — Performance Evaluation)
Establishes procedures for detecting, reporting, investigating, and remediating incidents related to AI system failures, unintended behaviors, or harmful outcomes. (ISO/IEC 42001: Clause 10 — Improvement)