Governance before tools
The first gain is knowing where AI is already used, who owns each use and which risks need controls.
ISO 42001 · AI governance · AIMS
ISO 42001 and AI governance, with an auditable process.
When “ISO AI” means artificial intelligence governance, the focus changes: policies, roles, risk, transparency, suppliers, data and responsible use of AI systems.
01 Search intent
ISO 42001 is not “an AI tool for ISO”.
ISO/IEC 42001 is about the AI management system. It organizes how a company governs, develops, buys or uses AI systems. For many companies, it should connect with ISO 27001, privacy and corporate governance.
- Inventory of AI uses and systems.
- Roles, responsibilities and acceptable use policy.
- Risk, impact, data and supplier assessment.
- Evidence of review, approval, monitoring and improvement.
02 What we deliver
Security integration
AI use involves data, access, suppliers, logs and incidents. That is why ISO 42001 connects directly with ISO 27001 and privacy.
Evidence for decisions
The company needs to demonstrate risk review, approval criteria and continuous monitoring, not just publish a generic policy.
03 Workflow
From intent to evidence.
- 01
Map AI uses
Identify systems, prompts, suppliers, involved data, user areas and decisions supported by AI.
- 02
Classify risk and impact
Separate simple internal uses from sensitive, regulated or high-impact uses involving customers, staff or relevant decisions.
- 03
Create controls and evidence
Policy, records, approvals, reviews, monitoring and incidents need to become an auditable process.
- 04
Connect to existing compliance
Integrate AI governance with privacy, information security, supplier management and internal audit.
04 Practical proof
How Exponencial can help.
Exponencial already works across management, ISO, technology and private AI. The work starts with diagnosis and process design before selecting tools.
- Maturity diagnosis and AI inventory.
- Policy, roles, risk matrix and approval flow.
- Integration with ISO 27001 controls, privacy and operational evidence.
05 FAQ
Direct answers before the conversation.
Is ISO 42001 mandatory?
It depends on sector, contracts and strategy. Even when not mandatory, it helps demonstrate governance to customers, leadership, auditors and partners.
Does ISO 42001 replace ISO 27001?
No. ISO 42001 addresses AI management; ISO 27001 addresses information security. In companies using AI with relevant data, they complement each other.
Do I need proprietary AI to start?
No. Using third-party AI tools already creates governance needs: data sent, approvals, suppliers, logs, training and acceptable use policy.