ISO 42001 - AI Management Systems
At ISO Pros, we are always worried about companies’ compliance and their role in fulfilling all standards. This is why we have made sure to include both old and new ISOs that have been quite difficult in terms of implementation and certification. Among our newest additions, ISO 42001 is quite taking it all considering its relevance and ethical regulations to AI management systems.
ISO 42001 is quite new in its kind since it addresses directly everything about management systems and how companies or businesses utilizing AI should handle certain aspects:
- Transparency.
- Explainability.
- Accountability.
- Security.
- Safety.
- Training.
- Development and improvement.
- Ethics and responsibility.
The entire role of ISO 42001 lies in establishing a better framework that is well-structured and respects people’s involvement, not only from the point of view of employees or team members but also your clients or society as a whole.
Therefore, working on how your AI management system will handle all responsibility and how you will bring control over its operations will be key to your future operations. This goes to both companies who heavily rely on AI and those that are starting or even considering its integration.
Moreover, things turn a bit more challenging when you consider all other AI-specific standards, security ISO standards, and regulations that have been there before ISO 42001. Unlike popular belief, no, you cannot ignore them. Hence, combining and integrating all standards smoothly is key to your success in handling AI systems.
How to Get Started on ISO 42001 and Other Standards
For starters, identify if you truly need ISO 42001.
Unless you are planning for a well-elaborated AI management system or trying to introduce AI to a deeper option in your operations, basic standards such as ISO 22989 for Ai terminology and concepts, or maybe ISO 23894 for AI risk management, could be enough.
The same applies in case you have certain standards in place, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 27001. Not everything is about jumping right in with the new regulations. An internal audit and analyzing whether you need or should wait for it is going to be the best move for your business.
However, if you are certain and you have been implementing it, our professionals can handle the process for you.
First, we will run an audit to determine how your AI management system is working or will work once the structured framework is established.
Second, our professionals will draw a roadmap and plan for implementation.
Third, we help you handle the development of AI governance policies as well as employee training for current and future compliance.
Fourth, our team considers all aspects of security protocols, accountability, and safety of data and all information on your systems.
Fifth, we finish implementing every policy created while working on new parts of the structure.
Finally, we run a final audit and work with you towards certification. While doing this, we check if all parts of ISO 42001 remained compliant with the rest of your standards.