AI Governance Standards
NC-AI-001: AI Risk Register Template
Overview
NC-AI-001 is the first published standard from the Northern Cascadia Institute of AI Governance. This AI Risk Register Template provides a comprehensive, ISO 42001-compliant framework for identifying, assessing, and managing AI-related risks in your organization.
What's Included
- 28 Pre-Populated Risks across 8 major categories
- Risk Scoring Framework with 5x5 impact and likelihood matrices
- ISO 42001 Alignment covering Clause 6.1.2 and Annex A.2
- Step-by-Step Instructions for implementation
- Control Strategies with example mitigation approaches
- Review Checklist for ongoing assessment
Risk Categories
Bias and Fairness
4 risks: Algorithmic bias, unfair treatment, data representativeness, stereotype reinforcement
Security and Privacy
5 risks: Unauthorized access, data breaches, poisoning attacks, IP theft, access controls
Transparency and Explainability
4 risks: Lack of explainability, black box decisions, inadequate communication, documentation failures
Data Quality and Integrity
4 risks: Poor training data, incomplete coverage, provenance issues, model drift
Regulatory Compliance
4 risks: Non-compliance, insufficient documentation, cross-jurisdictional challenges, IP infringement
Operational Risks
4 risks: System failures, degraded performance, inadequate oversight, workflow disruption
Human Impact and Safety
4 risks: Safety risks, psychological harm, employment displacement, misinformation
Third-Party and Vendor
4 risks: Vendor breaches, lock-in, compliance issues, unclear responsibilities
Open for Public Comment
NC-AI-001 v1.0 is published as “Draft for Public Comment” and is open for feedback. The Institute invites input from:
- Indigenous governments and communities
- Municipal governments
- Businesses and organizations
- Professional associations
- Academic institutions
Feedback deadline: TBD
Contact: governance@kaizenstrategic.ai
Download
NC-AI-001 is available free of charge in multiple formats. Download directly from this website:
Note: Also available on GitHub for version control and contribution.
License
This template is released to the Public Domain. You are free to:
- Use for any purpose
- Modify and adapt
- Share and redistribute
- Commercial use
Attribution appreciated but not required.
Citation
Academic/Formal:
Northern Cascadia Institute of AI Governance. (2026). NC-AI-001: AI Risk Register Template v1.0. Kaizen Strategic AI.
Informal:
NC-AI-001: AI Risk Register Template v1.0, Northern Cascadia Institute, 2026
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