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Agent Governance

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

Agent governance is the set of policies, controls, review workflows, and monitoring practices that determine how AI agents are approved, deployed, observed, and constrained in production. It covers identity, access, behavior boundaries, auditability, and compliance.

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