ISO/IEC 42001 Overview & GoTrust AI Governance Enablement

ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), setting the foundation for responsible, ethical, and transparent AI governance. It empowers organizations to design, deploy, and monitor AI systems with clear accountability and trust.


The standard establishes structured AI governance controls, defines roles, and operationalizes risk management practices, integrating seamlessly with privacy and security frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and the EU AI Act.

ISO/IEC 42001 Overview & GoTrust AI Governance Enablement

ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), setting the foundation for responsible, ethical, and transparent AI governance. It empowers organizations to design, deploy, and monitor AI systems with clear accountability and trust.


The standard establishes structured AI governance controls, defines roles, and operationalizes risk management practices, integrating seamlessly with privacy and security frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and the EU AI Act.

ISO/IEC 42001 Overview & GoTrust AI Governance Enablement

ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), setting the foundation for responsible, ethical, and transparent AI governance. It empowers organizations to design, deploy, and monitor AI systems with clear accountability and trust.


The standard establishes structured AI governance controls, defines roles, and operationalizes risk management practices, integrating seamlessly with privacy and security frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and the EU AI Act.

Key Features of ISO/IEC 42001

Key Features of ISO/IEC 42001

Extension to AI Risk Management Systems

Extension to AI Risk Management Systems

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Governance framework for managing AI risks—ethical use, transparency, data protection, and accountability.

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Aligns AI lifecycle management with established security and privacy controls (ISO 27001/27701).

Defined Roles & Responsibilities

Defined Roles & Responsibilities

1

Establishes AI policies, governance roles, and oversight committees within your organization.

2

Clarifies responsibilities for AI system design, development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.

Operational AI Controls

Operational AI Controls

1

Automates AI Impact Assessments (AIA), DPIA, and risk evaluations.

2

Maintains documentation, consent purposes, and decision logs for transparency and explainability.

Cross-Compliance Framework

Cross-Compliance Framework

1

Interoperates with global regulations—DPDPA, GDPR, EU AI Act—and integrates with security/privacy frameworks.

2

Provides audit-ready evidence and assurance for AI governance.

How GoTrust Enables ISO/IEC 42001 Compliance

How GoTrust Enables ISO/IEC 42001 Compliance

GoTrust transforms ISO/IEC 42001 from a conceptual framework into an actionable AI governance system. Its automated modules reduce manual overhead and enhance risk management, governance, and compliance for AI-driven enterprises.

GoTrust transforms ISO/IEC 42001 from a conceptual framework into an actionable AI governance system. Its automated modules reduce manual overhead and enhance risk management, governance, and compliance for AI-driven enterprises.

AI Governance Automation

AI Governance Automation

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Policy Register linked to RoPA, risk scoring, and impact assessment workflows.

2

Centralized governance and oversight with customizable roles and ownership assignment.

Risk & Impact Assessment

Risk & Impact Assessment

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Conduct AI Impact Assessments, DPIAs, and Ethical Reviews through pre-built templates mapped to ISO 42001 clauses.

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Auto-score and track risk evaluation and mitigation steps.

Transparency & Documentation

Transparency & Documentation

1

Maintain AI usage logs, privacy notices, and decision records in unified dashboards.

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Automate disclosures to regulators, auditors, and stakeholders.

Data Governance & Security

Data Governance & Security

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Integrate DSPM engine to classify data used in AI models, monitor exposures, and enforce sharing/retention rules.

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Scan data pipelines for sensitive attributes used in training, profiling, or automated decision-making.

Ethical AI & Fairness

Ethical AI & Fairness

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Embed fairness, human oversight, and bias mitigation directly into AI governance workflows.

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Continuous monitoring for non-conformance, exceptions, and audit gaps.

Conclusion

Conclusion

ISO/IEC 42001 is the standard for responsible and auditable AI governance. GoTrust enables enterprises to build a sustainable, evolving AI management system—integrating compliance, ethics, and oversight at every stage. Empower your teams, prove trustworthiness, and accelerate compliance with GoTrust’s unified automation.

ISO/IEC 42001 is the standard for responsible and auditable AI governance. GoTrust enables enterprises to build a sustainable, evolving AI management system—integrating compliance, ethics, and oversight at every stage. Empower your teams, prove trustworthiness, and accelerate compliance with GoTrust’s unified automation.

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© 2024-25 GoTrust | Made in Netherlands

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