What's Included
Your team is already using AI. The question isn't if you need an AI policy—it's how fast you can get one in place.
This checklist takes you from "we should probably say something about this" to "our team knows the rules" in under an hour.
Phase 1: Awareness (This Week)
Audit current AI use, understand compliance requirements, get leadership buy-in
Time required: 1-2 hours
Phase 2: Classification (Week 1-2)
Define data categories (Public, Confidential, Regulated), map departments to data types
Time required: 2-3 hours
Phase 3: Policy (Week 2-3)
Create one-page friendly policy, customize for your industry, build escalation path
Time required: 3-4 hours
Phase 4: Training (Week 3-4)
30-minute team kickoff, role-specific examples, ongoing reminders
Time required: 1-2 hours
Phase 5: Governance (Ongoing)
Pick your tools, monitor usage, quarterly reviews and updates
Time required: 30 minutes/month
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