Algorithmic Accountability

Governance

The system of policies, rules, and processes by which activities are directed, controlled, and managed.

Right to be Forgotten

A legal concept giving individuals the right to request deletion of their personal data from organisations' records.

Data Sovereignty

The concept that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country where it is collected or processed.

Internal Audit

An independent assurance function that evaluates the effectiveness of an organisation's internal controls and governance.

COBIT

Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies — a framework for IT governance and management.

Business Ethics

The application of ethical principles and moral standards to business activities, decisions, and relationships.

Anti-Money Laundering

Laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

Whistleblower Protection

Legal provisions protecting individuals who report illegal or unethical practices within organisations.

Information Classification

The process of categorising data based on its sensitivity level and the impact of unauthorised disclosure.

Acceptable Use Policy

A document defining the permitted use of an organisation's IT resources and networks.

AI Regulation

The developing body of laws and policies governing the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems.

Model Risk Management

The governance framework for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks arising from AI and analytical models.

General Data Protection Regulation — EU legislation governing the collection and processing of personal data of EU residents.

The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organisation's capital and operations.

An individual responsible for overseeing an organisation's data protection strategy and regulatory compliance.

A security vulnerability reporting practice where researchers privately notify affected organisations and allow reasonable time for remediation before public disclosure of the vulnerability.

An approach to systems engineering that takes privacy into account throughout the entire engineering process.

The international standard for AI management systems that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving AI governance within organisations.

The systematic process of evaluating potential risks in an organisation's operations, projects, or investments.

A set of principles, guidelines, and processes that an organisation adopts to ensure its AI systems are developed and deployed in a manner that is fair, transparent, and accountable.