How Well Is Your Business Governing AI?
Your team may already be using ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools. In 60 seconds, see whether the basic governance, security and human oversight foundations are in place for responsible AI use.
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Governance
AI Adoption Can Move Faster Than Governance
Employees may already be experimenting with AI. Different teams may use different AI services. Business or customer information may be entered into AI tools. AI-generated material may be used without consistent verification. Management may not have complete visibility over what is being used.
This does not automatically mean the business is unsafe. It means governance may need to catch up with adoption.
Tools
Which AI services are being used?
Information
What data is being entered?
People
Do staff know the rules?
Oversight
Who reviews AI output?
See where your business stands.
What Does Good AI Governance Look Like?
Good AI governance covers six practical areas that help your business use AI responsibly.
Ownership
Someone is clearly responsible for how AI is used and governed.
Approved Tools
Staff know which AI tools are approved and how to request new ones.
Information Protection
Sensitive business and customer information is protected when using AI.
Human Oversight
AI outputs are reviewed by a person before they reach clients or inform decisions.
Staff Education
Staff understand how to use AI responsibly and what governance applies.
Continuous Review
AI use, tools and governance are reviewed regularly as capabilities evolve.
Practical AI Governance for Australian Businesses
LOOKUP works at the intersection of business technology, cyber security, Microsoft 365, AI and business modernisation. We help Australian businesses build practical governance foundations that support responsible AI adoption and measurable business outcomes.
How This Check Was Developed
The check considers practical AI governance foundations including leadership ownership, approved AI use, information protection, human oversight, staff guidance and ongoing review.
The assessment is informed by current authoritative guidance from Australian Government sources, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and official Microsoft documentation for Microsoft 365 Copilot and security concepts.
This assessment is not government-endorsed, regulator-endorsed or a certification. It does not constitute official compliance scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AI governance?
AI governance is the set of policies, ownership, oversight and controls that help a business use AI tools responsibly — protecting information, ensuring human review and managing risk.
Does a small business need AI governance?
Yes. Even small businesses benefit from basic governance — knowing which AI tools are approved, what information should not be entered, and who is responsible for oversight.
What is an AI Governance Check?
It is a quick self-assessment that helps you identify whether the basic governance foundations are in place. It is not an audit or certification.
Is this an AI compliance assessment?
No. This check is an indicative self-assessment. It is not a legal, regulatory, privacy or compliance assessment.
Does a high score mean our AI use is safe?
No. A high score suggests governance foundations are in place, but it does not guarantee that AI use is safe, compliant or free of risk.
Does our business need an AI policy?
Most businesses benefit from written AI guidance covering approved tools, information handling, human review and incident reporting. The check helps you identify whether this is a priority.
How does AI governance relate to AI readiness?
AI governance is one part of AI readiness. Readiness also includes cyber security, Microsoft 365, information structure, business processes and technology strategy.
What should we do after completing the check?
Review your top priorities, address the identified gaps and consider whether a broader AI Readiness Assessment or conversation with LOOKUP would help your business move forward.
