ISO/IEC 42001
AI governance that auditors can verify.
ISO 42001
The first ISO 42001 diagnostic engine. Bayesian assessment of AI risk management, data governance, and responsible AI controls — mapped to all 39 Annex B controls.
10 Clauses
39 Controls
4 Annexes
94 MCP Tools
KEY DOMAINS
AI Risk Management
Systematic identification and treatment of AI-specific risks across the development and deployment lifecycle.
Data Governance
Controls for data quality, provenance, bias detection, and privacy throughout the AI system lifecycle.
Responsible AI
Transparency, explainability, fairness, and human oversight requirements for AI systems.
Management System
PDCA-based management framework aligned with ISO high-level structure for integration with existing management systems.
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What is ISO 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI management system within an organization.
Who needs ISO 42001?
Organizations that develop, provide, or use AI systems — particularly those in regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, employment, and critical infrastructure. The EU AI Act explicitly references ISO 42001-aligned governance as a pathway to compliance.
How long does ISO 42001 certification take?
Typically 3–6 months for organizations with an existing ISO 27001 ISMS. Organizations building governance from scratch should plan for 6–12 months. GRID42's Scaffold diagnostic accelerates this by identifying the highest-priority gaps in the first week.
How does ISO 42001 relate to the EU AI Act?
ISO 42001 was developed in parallel with the EU AI Act and maps directly to its governance requirements: risk management, data governance, human oversight, and transparency. Implementing ISO 42001 establishes the management system the EU AI Act requires for high-risk AI systems.
What is the difference between ISO 42001 and ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 governs information security management systems (ISMS) for data and IT. ISO 42001 governs AI management systems — it addresses AI-specific risks like bias, explainability, and human oversight that ISO 27001 does not cover. Many organizations implement both.