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AI Governance Policy Template

Standardize AI responsible use

LGL-T-015v1.0Intermediate · 1h 30mUpdated 2026-08-06

Overview

This customizable policy template provides a foundational document for your AI governance strategy. It outlines principles, roles, responsibilities, and procedures for responsible AI development and deployment. Adapt it to reflect your specific business operations, industry regulations, and risk tolerance, ensuring a consistent approach to AI usage.

Purpose

Small business owners use this to quickly establish a formal AI governance policy, demonstrating commitment to ethical and legal AI practices internally and externally.

Why it matters

A formal AI governance policy reduces legal and reputational risks, fosters responsible innovation, and provides clear direction for employees.

Unlock the full playbook

The step-by-step instructions, AI companion prompt, worked example, common mistakes and downloadable files are available to members.

When to use it

Implement this template when beginning to integrate AI, or to formalize existing ad-hoc AI usage guidelines.

Tags

  • governance-policy
  • ai-regulation
  • ethical-framework
  • company-policy
  • legal-template

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