# AI Governance Starter Checklist

Version 1.0 | 10 October 2026

- [ ] Maintain an inventory of AI uses and owners.
- [ ] Define approved tools and data handling rules.
- [ ] Assess risk proportionate to the intended use.
- [ ] Define human responsibility for decisions.
- [ ] Evaluate model quality on representative tasks.
- [ ] Review access, retention and third-party terms.
- [ ] Train staff in safe and responsible use.
- [ ] Record incidents and provide an escalation route.
- [ ] Reassess after material model or workflow changes.

This checklist is not a determination of legal compliance. Obtain appropriate review.