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The C-Suite AI Governance Checklist: Complying with the EU AI Act and ISO 42001 in 2026

Navigating high-risk AI classification, algorithmic bias audits, and board-level fiduciary duties in an increasingly regulated European and UK regulatory landscape.

Victoria Sterling, LL.M.

Victoria Sterling, LL.M.

Chair, Enterprise AI Compliance & Ethics Practice

The C-Suite AI Governance Checklist: EU AI Act & ISO 42001
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Statutory Compliance Priorities for 2026

  • check_circle The EU AI Act imposes fines up to €35M or 7% of global turnover for prohibited AI practices and non-compliant high-risk systems.
  • check_circle ISO/IEC 42001 is now the international gold standard for verifiable Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
  • check_circle Third-party software vendors must provide comprehensive model cards, data provenance records, and algorithmic bias disclosures.
  • check_circle Every enterprise deploying customer-facing AI agents must implement human-in-the-loop escalation paths.
The Three Lines of Defense Model for Generative AI
Figure 5.1: The Three Lines of Defense framework adapted for AI safety and ISO 42001 management audits.
ARCHITECTURAL SPOTLIGHT

The Three Lines of Defense Model for Generative AI

Corporate risk architecture must adapt to non-deterministic systems. Traditional software testing relies on binary pass/fail conditions; generative AI requires statistical evaluation of prompt boundaries, guardrail evasion tests, and toxicity monitoring.

By establishing an AI Ethics & Review Committee that bridges legal counsel, cybersecurity architects, and department heads, enterprises protect brand integrity while empowering business units to deploy with confidence.

EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION schedule Executive 2-Day Seminar or Flexible Modular Track

Enterprise AI Governance, Risk & ISO 42001 Compliance

Equip your legal, risk, and technology leadership with the templates, audit frameworks, and policies needed for ISO 42001 certification.

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