Enterprise AI Acceptable Use Policy Guide

Foundational workforce policy for approved tools, prohibited uses, and enforcement.

enterprise AI acceptable use policy template preview (AI-001)
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Enterprise AI Acceptable Use Policy

Foundational workforce policy for approved tools, prohibited uses, and enforcement.

How to Fill Out This Enterprise AI Acceptable Use Policy

Enterprise AI acceptable use policy template — Publish to all staff before broader AI rollout — pair with AI-016 acknowledgments and AI-006 system register.

Recommended Owner: AI Governance Lead + Legal | Executive sign-off on section 11

Before you start

Getting Started

  • Enable Editing: Click Enable Editing in Word when prompted.
  • Replace brackets: Search for [Bold Brackets] and fill every placeholder with real names, tools, and dates.
  • Delete what does not apply: Shorter accurate text beats generic boilerplate auditors cannot test.
  • Cross-check Phase 1: Names and scope should match SOC-002, SOC-004, and COR-001 where referenced.

Toolkit links

Related templates in your kit

Keep these companion documents consistent (same owners, dates, and vendor names):

  • AI-002
  • AI-005
  • AI-006
  • AI-016

Quality check

Before You Finalize

  • Every [bracket] placeholder is replaced or marked N/A with a short reason.
  • Roles and tool names match COR-005 org chart and SOC-004 system description.
  • Review and Approval section is signed with name, title, and date.

Evidence

Where to Store It

  • Store the completed file in your compliance evidence folder (signed PDF for policies).
  • Register the document in COR-013 Document Control Log with version and review date.
  • Link to the record in your SOC-005 project plan or evidence index when ready.

Next Steps

After customizing Enterprise AI Acceptable Use Policy:

  1. 1Complete the file: Finish every section or tab in AI-001.
  2. 2Register: Log version in COR-013; update AI-006 if this affects a production system.
  3. 3Operationalize: Deploy controls (e.g., AI-010 rules, AI-008 HITL) where this doc requires them.
  4. 4Workforce: Pair policies with AI-016 acknowledgments and security awareness (SOC-006).