AIUC-1
E007

Document system change approvals

Define approval processes for material changes to AI systems (e.g. model versions, access controls, data sources) requiring formal review and sign-off

Keywords
Approvals
Workflows
Application
Optional
Frequency
Every 12 months
Type
Detective
Crosswalks
Article 17: Quality Management System
Article 18: Documentation Keeping
GOVERN 2.1: Roles and responsibilities
GOVERN 2.3: Executive accountability
MANAGE 1.1: Purpose achievement
MAP 3.5: Human oversight
MEASURE 2.8: Transparency and accountability
MEASURE 4.3: Performance tracking

Control activities

Defining changes requiring formal review and approval with clear approval thresholds such as changes affecting system performance or security. For example, model updates, prompt modifications, adding/removing guardrails, and changes to user-facing functionality.

Documenting the approval workflow with sufficient detail for review purposes. For example, who approves what types of changes and maintaining records of approvals.

Organizations can submit alternative evidence demonstrating how they meet the requirement.

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