Enterprise AI (Level 8)
Topic Guide · 2026
AI Governance
AI governance framework — build the policies, controls and committees Indian enterprises need for safe, compliant AI adoption.
Quick Answer
AI governance is the system of policies, roles and controls that lets a company use AI without breaching data protection, IP, security or ethics rules. In India, it must align with the DPDP Act.
What you'll learn
- The 7 pillars of AI governance
- AI risk taxonomy (bias, privacy, security, IP, misuse)
- Governance committee structure
- Model, data and vendor risk reviews
- DPDP-aligned controls
- EU AI Act obligations for Indian exporters
Recommended tools
OneTrust AI GovernanceIBM watsonx.governanceCredo AI
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI governance framework?+
A written set of policies, roles and workflows that define how AI is chosen, approved, monitored and retired inside your company.
Who owns AI governance in a company?+
Usually a joint CIO + CISO + Legal committee, chaired by the CTO or Chief Digital Officer. HR owns training and acceptable use.
Want AI Governance training for your team?
Nirmal Rabari delivers this topic as a live corporate workshop across India, UAE, UK and US.