ISO 42001 is the internationally recognised standard for an Artificial Intelligence management systems (A.I.MS) and it provides a comprehensive framework for the responsible development and use of A.I.
Consideration of legal requirements and restrictions on A.I are included throughout the standard, including in Clause 4.1 for Internal and External Issues, and Clause 5.2 the AI Policy.
On this page we discuss what an ISO 42001 legal register is, its significance, and provide a dynamically generated list of legislation the MAY be applicable to your A.I.MS.
What is an ISO 42001 Legal Register?
Although not explicitly required within the standard, an ISO 42001 legal register is a provides documented evidence that your organisation has considered and, where appropriate, comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the use and development of artificial intelligence. This register serves as a central repository for tracking and ensuring compliance with various laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
What Should be Included in an ISO 42001 Legal Register?
An effective ISO 42001 legal register should include the following key components:
Applicable Laws and Regulations: Identify and document all relevant laws and regulations related to information security and data protection that apply to your organisation’s operations, industry, and geographic location.
Industry Standards: Include any industry-specific standards and guidelines that your organisation must adhere to, such as those set by regulatory bodies or industry associations.
Contractual Obligations: Document contractual agreements that require compliance with specific information security requirements, such as data protection clauses in customer agreements or vendor contracts.
Timelines and Updates: Specify compliance deadlines and ensure the register is regularly updated to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Responsibilities: Assign responsibilities to individuals or teams responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with each requirement.
Evidence of Compliance: Include references to documents, policies, procedures, and other evidence that demonstrate how your organisation meets each requirement.
Is ISO 42001 a Legal Requirement?
No, ISO 42001 itself is not a legal requirement but it is a globally recognised standard that outlines best practices for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence management system.
The standard helps to manage risks, and impact of A.I on individuals, societies and organisations.
A requirement to implement ISO 42001 can come from your supply chain, or a desire to demonstrate commitment to responsible A.I Use, and gain a competitive edge.
Assent Risk Management has expert ISO 42001 Consultants who can help you implement the requirement of the standard, advise on risks and impacts, provide template documentation and guide you through the ISO 42001 certification process. Speak to an Expert.
What should my ISO 42001 Legal Register Look Like?
A legal register can take many forms and you should choose a format that works for your organisation. Resilify.io provides a Legal Register Template in Excel form, that can be downloaded from our page: https://www.resilify.io/knowledge-base/uk-legal-register-template/
How do I keep my ISO 42001 Legal Register Up-to-date?
Legislation and industry updates can come from many places. It can be useful to sign up to the newsletters of relevant government departments, organisations and professional bodies.
In addition, ISO Consultants Assent Risk Management provide a free monthly legislation update email. Sign Up Here.
List of ISO 42001 Legislation
| Title: European Union Artificial Intelligence Act Title: The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act Title: Artificial intelligence liability directive Title: Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill Title: AI Training Act Title: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 Record Count: 6 Powered by Clemark.Technology Disclaimer: Errors and omissions excepted, Resilify and Assent are not legal advisors and we do not provide legal advice. However, over many years of implemented ISO Management Systems and undergoing external audit by Accredited Certification Bodies, we have developed a good understanding of how to comply with the legal and contractual clauses of many ISO standards. |
