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ISO 42001 Compliance

GateFlow Eval supports ISO 42001 (AI Management System) compliance with automated artifact generation and continuous monitoring.

What is ISO 42001?

ISO 42001 is the international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a framework for:

  • Establishing AI governance
  • Managing AI risks
  • Ensuring AI quality
  • Demonstrating responsible AI practices

ISO 42001 Control Mapping

6.1.2 AI Risk Assessment

Requirement: Assess risks associated with AI systems.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Comprehensive risk assessment through eval suites
risk_assessment = client.run_suites(
    suites=["safety-core", "safety-bias", "safety-jailbreak"],
    model="your-model"
)

# Export risk assessment artifact
client.export_artifact(
    artifact_type="risk_assessment",
    standard="iso_42001",
    control="6.1.2",
    run_ids=[risk_assessment.id]
)

6.1.4 AI Impact Assessment

Requirement: Assess AI system impacts.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Generate impact assessment from eval history
impact = client.generate_impact_assessment(
    model="your-model",
    dimensions=[
        "accuracy",
        "fairness",
        "safety",
        "reliability"
    ],
    time_range="quarterly"
)

7.2 Competence

Requirement: Ensure personnel competence for AI operations.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Audit trail shows who performed what actions
competence_log = client.query_audit_trail(
    event_types=["config_change", "override", "approval"],
    include_actor_details=True
)

8.2 AI System Development

Requirement: Control AI system development processes.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Track model versions and evaluations
version_history = client.get_model_history(
    model="your-model",
    include_evals=True
)

for version in version_history:
    print(f"Version: {version.id}")
    print(f"  Deployed: {version.deployed_at}")
    print(f"  Eval score: {version.eval_score}")
    print(f"  Approved by: {version.approved_by}")

8.4 AI System Verification and Validation

Requirement: Verify and validate AI systems before deployment.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Pre-deployment validation
validation = client.validate_for_deployment(
    model="new-model-version",
    baseline_model="current-production",
    suites=["quality-general", "safety-core"],
    requirements={
        "min_quality_score": 90,
        "min_safety_score": 95,
        "max_regression": 2  # Max 2% regression from baseline
    }
)

if validation.passed:
    client.approve_deployment(
        model="new-model-version",
        validation_id=validation.id
    )
else:
    print(f"Deployment blocked: {validation.failures}")

9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis

Requirement: Monitor and measure AI system performance.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Continuous monitoring configuration
client.configure_monitoring(
    models=["your-model"],
    metrics=[
        "accuracy",
        "latency",
        "error_rate",
        "safety_score",
        "user_satisfaction"
    ],
    frequency="continuous",
    retention="10y"  # ISO 42001 recommends 10-year retention
)

9.2 Internal Audit

Requirement: Conduct internal audits of the AIMS.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Generate internal audit report
audit = client.generate_internal_audit(
    scope=["all_models"],
    standard="iso_42001",
    period="annual"
)

print(audit.findings)
# {
#   "conformities": 47,
#   "minor_nonconformities": 2,
#   "major_nonconformities": 0,
#   "opportunities_for_improvement": 5
# }

10.1 Continual Improvement

Requirement: Continually improve the AIMS.

GateFlow Support:

python
# Track improvement over time
improvement = client.get_improvement_metrics(
    time_range="12m",
    metrics=["safety_score", "quality_score", "incident_rate"]
)

for metric, trend in improvement.items():
    print(f"{metric}: {trend.direction} ({trend.change:+.1f}%)")

Artifact Generation

Available Artifacts

ArtifactISO 42001 ControlDescription
Risk Assessment6.1.2AI risk evaluation results
Impact Assessment6.1.4System impact analysis
Test Results8.4Verification and validation
Monitoring Reports9.1Performance metrics
Audit Trail9.2Operational logs
Incident Log10.1Issues and resolutions

Generating Artifacts

python
# Generate all ISO 42001 artifacts
artifacts = client.generate_iso_42001_artifacts(
    model="your-model",
    period="annual"
)

for artifact in artifacts:
    print(f"{artifact.control}: {artifact.name}")
    artifact.download(f"/path/to/{artifact.filename}")

Automated Artifact Generation

python
# Schedule artifact generation
client.schedule_artifacts(
    standard="iso_42001",
    frequency="quarterly",
    models=["model-a", "model-b"],
    output_path="s3://compliance-bucket/iso42001/",
    notify=["compliance@company.com"]
)

Retention Requirements

ISO 42001 recommends long-term retention of AI records:

python
# Configure retention
client.configure_retention(
    standard="iso_42001",
    retention_years=10,
    artifacts=[
        "eval_results",
        "audit_trail",
        "routing_decisions",
        "incidents",
        "model_versions"
    ]
)

Certification Support

Pre-Certification Checklist

python
# Run certification readiness check
readiness = client.check_iso_42001_readiness()

print("ISO 42001 Certification Readiness")
print("=" * 40)

for control, status in readiness.controls.items():
    icon = "✓" if status.ready else "✗"
    print(f"{icon} {control}: {status.description}")
    if not status.ready:
        print(f"   Gap: {status.gap}")
        print(f"   Remediation: {status.remediation}")

Evidence Package

python
# Generate certification evidence package
evidence = client.generate_certification_package(
    standard="iso_42001",
    scope=["all_models"],
    period="annual"
)

# Package includes:
# - Management system documentation
# - Risk assessments
# - Test results
# - Monitoring evidence
# - Audit trails
# - Improvement records

evidence.download_zip("/path/to/iso42001_evidence.zip")

Integration with Certification Bodies

python
# Export in formats accepted by certification bodies
export = client.export_for_certification(
    standard="iso_42001",
    format="certification_body_format",  # Standardized format
    signed=True,
    include_attestation=True
)

Next Steps

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