The AI Governance Policy Starter Template

• Written for regulated and defense-adjacent businesses, not AI startups
• Covers CUI, ITAR technical data, PHI, and cardholder data explicitly
• Includes the approved tool register auditors and customers ask to see
• Ends with a 30-day rollout plan you can run without consultants

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A complete AI use policy

Ten fill-in-the-blank sections covering purpose, scope, roles, data rules, oversight, incidents, training, and enforcement.

Approved tool register

A working table for every AI tool: approved uses, allowed data classification, owner, and review date.

Risk tiering matrix

Low, moderate, high, and prohibited AI use cases with the review each tier requires before deployment.

Vendor review questions

Six questions to ask any AI vendor about training on your data, retention, sub-processors, and certifications.

30-day rollout plan

Week-by-week actions to find shadow AI, set guardrails, turn on controls, and train your team.

Readiness self-check

Eight checks to see whether you have AI governance or just AI exposure.