AI Governance & Compliance
AI without governance is a liability. We help UK businesses build frameworks that ensure their AI systems are safe, fair, compliant, and auditable.
Written by Sunny Patel, Founder, Agentic AI Associates
Why AI Governance Matters Now
The UK AI Bill and EU AI Act are creating new compliance obligations. Businesses deploying AI need documented governance frameworks, bias monitoring, and audit trails. This is not optional — it is regulatory reality.
Beyond compliance, governance protects your reputation. An AI system that makes biased decisions or handles personal data incorrectly can cause lasting damage.
Our Governance Framework
We build practical governance frameworks, not theoretical ones. This covers: AI risk assessment methodology, model documentation standards, bias detection and monitoring, data governance policies, human oversight requirements, and incident response procedures.
Every framework is tailored to your industry and regulatory environment — FCA for financial services, CQC and NHS Digital for healthcare, SRA for legal.
Bias Auditing
We test your AI systems for demographic bias, data bias, and outcome bias. If we find problems, we help you fix them — through model adjustment, data rebalancing, or process redesign.
AI Governance for SMEs
Enterprise-grade governance consulting typically runs six figures at Big 4 rates. Our three-phase structure brings the same rigour at mid-market budgets — £6,500 Diagnostic, £850/day Build, £10,000/month Retain.
What You Get
AI Risk Assessment
Systematic identification and scoring of risks across your AI portfolio.
Bias Audit
Testing for demographic, data, and outcome bias with remediation recommendations.
Regulatory Compliance
GDPR, UK AI Bill, EU AI Act, and sector-specific regulation (FCA, CQC, SRA).
Ethics Framework
Policies and procedures for responsible AI development and deployment.
Model Documentation
Standards for documenting AI models, training data, and decision logic.
Incident Response
Procedures for handling AI failures, bias incidents, and data breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do we need AI governance if we only use third-party AI tools?
- Yes. You are responsible for how AI is used in your business, even if the AI itself is provided by a third party. Governance covers usage policies, data handling, and risk management.
- What regulations apply to AI in the UK?
- GDPR applies to all AI that processes personal data. The UK AI Bill introduces additional requirements. Sector-specific regulations (FCA, CQC, SRA) add further obligations depending on your industry.
- How much does AI governance consulting cost?
- Governance scoping runs inside Phase 1 Diagnostic (£6,500 fixed fee) — we map your AI risk posture, compliance obligations, and governance gaps. Implementation runs in Phase 2 Build at £850/day, typically 4–8 weeks for a mid-market framework. Phase 3 Retain at £10,000/month provides ongoing governance oversight.
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