AI governance for SMEs

Give AI use clear boundaries.

Practical governance helps a business decide which AI tools are acceptable, what information can be used, where human review is required and who owns the outcome.

Approximately 20 minutes · No obligation

Governance foundations

Controls staff can actually understand and use.

01

Approved tools

Define which AI systems may be used and the conditions that apply.

02

Information rules

Set clear boundaries around confidential, personal and client information.

03

Human oversight

Define where review is required and who remains accountable for outputs.

What MacCaba can help establish

A practical AI governance framework.

The exact framework depends on your systems and risks. Typical components can include:

  • AI acceptable-use policy
  • Approved tool register
  • AI use-case and risk register
  • Confidential-data handling rules
  • Human review requirements
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Staff AI-literacy guidance
  • Incident and escalation process
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK EXAMPLE
Approved AI toolsDefined
Data handlingControlled
Human reviewRequired
Staff guidanceDocumented
ResponsibilitiesAssigned
Important: AI governance can support wider compliance efforts, but regulatory obligations depend on the particular organisation, data, systems and use cases. Obtain formal legal or data-protection advice where required.
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