✅ AI Governance Module
AI Compliance Checklist 2025
50+ actionable checks across EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and data governance. Use this checklist to find gaps in your AI compliance posture before regulators do.
✓ 50+ Checks✓ 6 Categories✓ Updated for 2025✓ Free to Use
Complete AI Compliance Checklist
Work through each category and check off items your organization has completed. Any unchecked items represent compliance gaps that need attention.
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EU AI Act Compliance
8 checks- Classified all AI systems by risk level (unacceptable, high, limited, minimal)
- Identified any prohibited AI practices in your systems
- Completed technical documentation for high-risk AI systems
- Implemented human oversight mechanisms for high-risk systems
- Established conformity assessment procedures
- Registered high-risk AI systems in the EU database
- Implemented transparency obligations for limited-risk AI
- Appointed an EU authorized representative if required
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NIST AI RMF
8 checks- Established AI governance structure (Govern function)
- Mapped AI system context and stakeholders
- Identified and categorized AI risks
- Measured AI system performance and bias
- Implemented risk mitigation controls
- Documented AI system lifecycle decisions
- Established incident response procedures
- Defined AI system decommissioning process
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ISO/IEC 42001
8 checks- Defined AI management system scope
- Obtained leadership commitment and policy sign-off
- Assigned AI roles and responsibilities
- Conducted AI risk and impact assessment
- Established AI objectives and plans
- Implemented operational controls for AI systems
- Set up performance monitoring and measurement
- Established continual improvement process
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Data Governance
8 checks- Documented all data sources used for AI training
- Verified data quality and representativeness
- Implemented data minimization principles
- Established consent mechanisms where required
- Defined data retention and deletion policies
- Implemented cross-border data transfer controls
- Conducted data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- Established data lineage tracking
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Security and Robustness
8 checks- Conducted adversarial testing on AI models
- Implemented prompt injection protections
- Established model access controls and authentication
- Set up AI-specific incident response plan
- Tested for model drift and performance degradation
- Implemented output filtering and validation
- Conducted third-party security audit of AI systems
- Established vulnerability disclosure process
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Transparency and Explainability
8 checks- Documented how AI decisions are made
- Implemented explainability for high-stakes decisions
- Disclosed AI use to affected individuals
- Maintained audit logs of AI decisions
- Published AI system cards or model cards
- Established process for challenging AI decisions
- Communicated AI limitations to users
- Provided human review option for automated decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AI regulations does this checklist cover?▼
This checklist covers EU AI Act (2024), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0), ISO/IEC 42001:2023, GDPR AI implications, and OECD AI Principles. It gives you a consolidated view across all major frameworks.
How do I know which checks apply to my organization?▼
Start with the EU AI Act section if you operate in or sell to the EU market. Use NIST AI RMF if you work with US federal agencies or want a risk-based approach. ISO 42001 applies if you want formal certification. All organizations should complete the Data Governance and Security sections.
How often should I run through this checklist?▼
Run the full checklist at least once a year, or whenever you deploy a new AI system, make significant changes to an existing system, or when major regulatory updates are published.
Can ConformPilot automate this checklist?▼
Yes. ConformPilot's AI Governance module automates the assessment process, tracks your compliance status across frameworks, and generates remediation roadmaps for any gaps identified.
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