ISO 42001 – 1/2 Surveillance Audit by DNV

Description

ISO 42001 – 1st / 2nd Surveillance Audit – By DNV

Maintain your ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) compliance and demonstrate ongoing responsible AI governance with the annual Surveillance Audit conducted by DNV, a globally trusted certification body.

💼 Service Overview

After achieving ISO 42001 Certification, organizations must undergo annual Surveillance Audits (Year 1 and Year 2) to ensure continued alignment with the AI Management System requirements. DNV’s surveillance audit verifies that your AI governance processes, controls, risk management, and operational practices remain effective and updated.

🔍 What This Service Includes

• Review of previous audit findings & corrective actions

• Assessment of updated AI governance framework

• Verification of AI lifecycle processes (design, development, deployment, monitoring)

• Evaluation of fairness, transparency, explainability & safety controls

• AI risk management review (bias, drift, data quality, misuse)

• Operational effectiveness check for human oversight & accountability

• Compliance with evolving AI guidelines or regulatory expectations

• Detailed audit report with observations, improvements & NCRs (if any)

📋 Key Benefits

• Maintains ISO 42001 certification status for the full 3-year cycle

• Identifies non-conformities, gaps, and improvement opportunities early

• Ensures AI models and processes stay compliant & trustworthy

• Strengthens governance, documentation, and monitoring practices

• Boosts customer confidence in your responsible AI operations

👥 Who Needs the Surveillance Audit?

• Organizations already certified to ISO 42001

• Companies with active AI models, tools, or automation systems

• Businesses undergoing AI changes, upgrades, or scaling

• Enterprises aiming to maintain responsible AI compliance annually

⏱ Audit Duration

Typically 1–5 audit days, depending on:

• AI system complexity

• Scope of AIMS

• Number of models, datasets, processes, and business units

📑 Deliverables

• Surveillance Audit Plan

• Surveillance Audit Report

• NCR/Observation Report (if applicable)

• Corrective Action Review

• Updated compliance status under DNV

🛒 Why Choose DNV?

• Global expertise in AI governance, digital assurance & risk management

• Recognized leader in emerging technology certification

• Practical, industry-focused audit approach

• Trusted certification partner across 100+ countries