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ISO 42001 AIMS

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Implement a responsible AI Management System, in compliance with the world’s first international standard for AI governance.

Achieve certification, demonstrate EU AI Act readiness, and build stakeholder trust through ethical AI leadership.

The AI Governance Imperative

The EU AI Act entered force August 2024, with full compliance required by August 2026 for high-risk AI systems. Maximum penalties: €35M or 7% of global turnover. AI systems without governance create catastrophic risks: algorithmic bias leading to discrimination lawsuits, model extraction attacks exposing training data, regulatory fines, reputational damage. Average AI incident cost: £1.8M+. Insurance underwriters increasingly demand demonstrable AI governance frameworks.

The reality: AI systems trained on biased data perpetuate discrimination—creating legal liability under Equality Act 2010, GDPR Article 22, and sector-specific regulations. Enterprise procurement and government contracts now mandate AI ethics frameworks. Without ISO 42001 certification, you’re locked out of opportunities and exposed to regulatory enforcement. It’s no longer optional—it’s essential for responsible AI innovation.

Your ISO 42001 Pathway to Certification

As your virtual CAIO, we guide you from current state to certification-ready with 35+ years of technology governance expertise. We integrate ISO 42001 (core AI governance), ISO 42005 (impact assessments), ISO 42368 (leadership guidance), ISO 27001 (security), ISO 27701 (privacy), and ISO 23894 (explainability) into THE SHOKA ETHICAL AI GOVERNANCE SYSTEM™—your strategic asset for responsible AI innovation.

Phase 1

AI Maturity Assessment

2 Weeks | £7,500

Comprehensive AI system inventory and gap analysis against ISO 42001 and EU AI Act requirements. Understand where you are and what’s needed to achieve certification.

  • AI system inventory and risk classification
  • Gap analysis against ISO 42001:2023
  • EU AI Act compliance assessment
  • AI maturity baseline report
  • Implementation roadmap and strategic plan
  • Executive briefing and recommendations
Phase 2

ISO 42001 Implementation

6-12 Months | £3,500/month

End-to-end implementation of ISO 42001 with fractional vCAIO leadership. From strategic foundation through to UKAS certification.

  • Full SHOKA ETHICAL AI GOVERNANCE SYSTEM™
  • Fractional vCAIO guidance throughout
  • AI governance framework and policy development
  • AI Impact Assessments (ISO 42005)
  • Senior leadership training (ISO 42368)
  • Security, privacy, and risk integration
  • Explainability framework (ISO 23894)
  • Internal audits and certification prep
  • UKAS certification body liaison
  • Monthly governance committee sessions
Phase 3

ISO 42001 Internal Audit

2 Weeks | £6,500

Independent internal audit of your existing AI management system. Validate compliance and identify gaps before external certification or surveillance audits.

  • Comprehensive audit against ISO 42001
  • Non-conformity identification and grading
  • Evidence-based audit report
  • Gap remediation recommendations
  • Management review meeting
  • Certification readiness assessment
Phase 4

Ongoing vCAIO Support

12 Months | £6,000

Ongoing vCAIO support to maintain certification, manage surveillance audits, and continuously strengthen your AI governance posture with strategic guidance.

  • Annual surveillance audit preparation & support
  • Quarterly AIMS effectiveness reviews
  • AI regulatory landscape monitoring (EU AI Act)
  • Framework and policy updates
  • New AI initiative governance reviews
  • Continuous improvement recommendations
  • vCAIO advisory access (email & calls)