Ethics, Governance and Risk

Advisory

Managing reputational risk before it becomes a problem.

Helping organisations develop internal AI policies, understand the emerging regulatory landscape and manage reputational risk before it becomes a problem.

AI governance is not a compliance exercise. Done well, it is a competitive advantage: a signal to customers, partners and regulators that your organisation takes its responsibilities seriously.

We help organisations develop internal AI policies that are practical and proportionate, understand what the EU AI Act and other emerging regulation means for their specific situation, and build governance frameworks that can evolve as the landscape changes.

What to Expect

• An internal AI policy tailored to your organisation and sector
• A plain-English briefing on relevant regulation and its implications
• A governance framework with clear roles and accountability
• Guidance on communicating your AI approach to stakeholders
• Ongoing support as the regulatory landscape develops

Common Questions

What AI rules do UK SMEs need to follow?

UK GDPR applies to any personal data AI touches, and sector rules apply on top. The EU AI Act reaches UK firms selling into Europe. The detail moves, so the safer approach is governance that keeps you ahead of the rules rather than reacting to each change.

What should an SME AI policy cover?

Which tools are approved, what data can and cannot go into them, who signs off on AI-assisted output, and what happens when something goes wrong. A page or two that people follow beats a long document nobody reads. Review it as the tools change.

What are the real risks of getting this wrong?

Data leaking into public tools, decisions nobody can explain, copyright disputes and reputational damage when errors reach customers. Most of it is preventable with clear rules set early. Retrofitting governance after a problem costs more than building it in from the start.