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AI Compliance: Checklist, Impact Assessment, Report, and AI Governance Policy for Companies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

If your company develops, implements, deploys, or resells artificial intelligence systems, AI compliance<\/strong> is no longer an option: you must demonstrate conformity. In this article, we bring together the four operational pillars of an AI compliance program: the checklist, the AI impact assessment, reporting, and the AI governance policy.<\/p>

Why AI Compliance Affects the Entire Value Chain<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

The AI Act (EU Reg. 2024\/1689) distributes obligations along the entire supply chain:<\/span><\/p>

  • Provider<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 who develops the system<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Deployer<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 who uses the system<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • Importers and distributors<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 who place on the market or resell<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    The role you play determines the scope of your obligations\u2014but no link in the chain is exempt. A reseller that places its own brand on a third\u2011party AI system, for example, may assume the provider\u2019s obligations.<\/span><\/p>

    For this reason, AI compliance must be designed \u201cby design\u201d: identify your role, classify the risk of your systems, and build a management system consistent with ISO\/IEC 42001<\/strong>, which requires determining the context, stakeholders, and scope of the AI management system.<\/span><\/p>

    The AI Compliance Checklist: The Starting Point<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

    A well\u2011constructed AI Act \/ ISO 42001<\/strong> checklist turns abstract obligations into verifiable checks. The minimum areas to cover are:<\/span><\/p>

    • AI Inventory<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 census of AI systems in use or under development<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Risk Classification<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 prohibited practices, high risk, limited risk, minimal risk<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Roles<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 identification of the role played for each system<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Data Quality<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 provenance and quality of training, validation and test data<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Documentation<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 technical documentation and event logs<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Human Oversight<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 supervision and override mechanisms<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Transparency<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 information to end users<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Training<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 AI literacy of personnel (Art. 4 AI Act)<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Supplier Management<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 contracts and obligations towards partners<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • Incident Management<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 incident response and notification plan<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      The checklist is not a one\u2011off compliance task: it must be reviewed at planned intervals and upon any significant change\u2014exactly as required by the logic of management systems.<\/span><\/p>

      The 4 Pillars of AI Compliance<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

      A structured AI compliance system rests on four operational pillars:<\/span><\/p>

      Pillar<\/span><\/th>Description<\/span><\/th>Documentary Output<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      1. Checklist<\/span><\/td>Punctual verification of regulatory compliance: system inventory, risk classification, roles, governance<\/span><\/td>Completed and updated checklist<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      2. AI Impact Assessment<\/span><\/td>Evaluation of potential consequences on individuals and society: fairness, transparency, safety, social impacts<\/span><\/td>Documented and retained assessment<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      3. Report<\/span><\/td>Documentation for internal, authority and stakeholder use: reviews, audits, notifications, communications<\/span><\/td>Register, SoA, incident notifications<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      4. AI Governance Policy<\/span><\/td>Strategic document formally adopted by top management: principles, roles, permitted\/prohibited uses<\/span><\/td>AI Policy signed by management<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>

      AI Impact Assessment: Evaluate Before Implementing<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

      The AI impact assessment is the substantive core of compliance. ISO\/IEC 42001 (clause 6.1.4)<\/strong> requires a formal and documented process to identify and evaluate the potential consequences of AI systems on individuals, groups, and society\u2014considering intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.<\/span><\/p>

      An effective assessment evaluates:<\/span><\/p>

      • Fairness and bias<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 in data and outputs<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Transparency and explainability<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 how decisions are made<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Security and data protection<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 linked to DPIA (Art. 35 GDPR)<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Safeguarding of people<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 protection of fundamental rights<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Social and environmental impacts<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 wide\u2011ranging side effects<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Crucially, the assessment results must feed into design choices and risk evaluation. It must not remain a static document.<\/span><\/p>

        Report and Documented Information: Demonstrating Compliance<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

        Without evidence, compliance does not exist. The reporting system must cover three directions:<\/span><\/p>

        Internal:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

        • Management reviews<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • Internal audit results<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • System performance monitoring<\/span><\/p><\/li>

        • Non\u2011conformity and corrective action register<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Towards authorities:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

          • Technical documentation<\/span><\/p><\/li>

          • Registration of high\u2011risk systems<\/span><\/p><\/li>

          • Notification of serious incidents within legal deadlines<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            Towards stakeholders:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

            • Information to users<\/span><\/p><\/li>

            • Channels for reporting negative impacts<\/span><\/p><\/li>

            • Incident communication<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              The Statement of Applicability (SoA) required by ISO 42001 is the key document that ties everything together: every included or excluded control must be justified and consistent with the risk assessment.<\/span><\/p>

              The AI Governance Policy: The Framework That Holds Everything Together<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

              The AI policy is the strategic document that top management must formally adopt. An effective policy defines:<\/span><\/p>

              • The <\/span>principles<\/span><\/strong> guiding all AI activities: human oversight, transparency, security, robustness<\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • Roles, responsibilities, and authority<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 who approves, who monitors, who is accountable<\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • Permitted and prohibited uses<\/span><\/strong> of AI systems, including generative AI tools adopted by employees<\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • The <\/span>integration<\/span><\/strong> with other corporate policies: privacy, information security, quality<\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • The <\/span>exception management process<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • The <\/span>periodic review<\/span><\/strong> arrangements<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                Governance is not bureaucracy; it is what enables the company to innovate quickly while knowing where the boundaries are.<\/span><\/p>

                Frequently Asked Questions on AI Compliance<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

                What is the difference between the AI Act and ISO\/IEC 42001?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

                The AI Act is the European regulation (law) that imposes obligations on providers, deployers, and distributors. ISO\/IEC 42001 is the international standard that provides the framework for implementing an AI management system compliant with regulations. ISO 42001 is the practical tool for complying with the AI Act.<\/span><\/p>

                Who must carry out an AI Impact Assessment?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

                Everyone: providers developing AI systems, deployers implementing and using them, and distributors reselling them. The depth of the assessment varies according to the risk level of the system. High\u2011risk systems require a more detailed assessment (including FRIA \u2013 Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment).<\/span><\/p>

                Can I delegate AI compliance to an external consultant?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

                A consultant can help you build the system, but the responsibility for compliance remains yours. The AI policy must be signed by top management, reviews must be conducted internally, and monitoring must be continuous. The consultant is a facilitator, not a lifeline.<\/span><\/p>

                How often should the AI compliance checklist be reviewed?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

                At least once a year, or whenever there is a significant change: new AI system, modification of training data, change of suppliers, incidents, or user feedback. The review must be documented.<\/span><\/p>

                LexBlast supports you with your AI Compliance Program<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>

                LexBlast IP & IT Attorneys\u00ae supports companies that develop, implement, distribute, and resell AI systems with a multidisciplinary legal\u2011engineering approach.<\/span><\/p>

                Our services include:<\/span><\/p>

                • AI Act and ISO\/IEC 42001 compliance assessment<\/span><\/p><\/li>

                • Implementation of structured management systems<\/span><\/p><\/li>

                • Drafting of AI governance policies<\/span><\/p><\/li>

                • AI impact assessment and FRIA<\/span><\/p><\/li>

                • AI literacy training for your team<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                  Contact us for a preliminary evaluation of your AI compliance level and discover how we can help you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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