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ISO 42001

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: AI Agent Fundamentals →

ISO 42001 is the international standard for AI management systems, published in 2023. It provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve responsible AI practices, covering risk management, governance, transparency, and accountability. It is to AI what ISO 27001 is to information security.

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What is ISO 42001?

ISO 42001 is the international standard for AI management systems, published in 2023. It provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve responsible AI practices, covering risk management, governance, transparency, and accountability.

How does ISO 42001 work?

It is to AI what ISO 27001 is to information security.

Which terms are related to ISO 42001?

Closely related concepts include NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), AI Risk Officer, MiFID II (AI Agents), OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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