Organisations who use AI should develop and maintain an AI policy. An AI policy is your organisation’s essential guiding resource for all AI‑related activities.
Why you need an AI policy
Developing and implementing an AI policy is fundamental to effective AI governance. An AI policy sets out your organisation’s commitment to using AI responsibly. And it acts as a reference for staff, stakeholders and auditors who want to understand your organisation’s approach to AI.
This template is a starting point for writing your organisation’s AI policy. The example text we’ve included in this template is a good baseline for any AI policy. It aligns with the government’s Guidance for AI Adoption, and will set up your organisation to use AI responsibly and consistently.
The template includes core principles, expectations and rules for the development, deployment and use of AI systems. You should adapt the template so your AI policy reflects your organisation’s values, industry standards and legal obligations.
Using the template
The template sets out a recommended structure and includes example content to help you get started.
You should:
- align the statements with your organisation's core values and mission
- define roles and responsibilities that match your existing organisational and governance structures
- modify terminology to align with your organisation's internal language
- seek feedback to ensure the AI policy is fit for purpose.