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EDCA-P05 · Governed by EDCA-STD-05

AI Governance Certification

An assessment of how artificial intelligence systems are governed: their intended purpose, the data behind them, human oversight, the information given to users, and monitoring after deployment.

Scope of assessment

The scope is agreed in writing before the assessment begins and is printed on the certificate. A certificate says nothing outside its scope.

  • Named AI systems and their intended purpose
  • Training, fine-tuning and input data governance
  • Human oversight arrangements and intervention capability
  • Monitoring, logging and incident handling after deployment

What is examined

Each area below is assessed against the requirements of EDCA-STD-05, Artificial Intelligence Governance, version 1.1.

  • Intended purpose, limitations and risk classification
  • Data governance and provenance
  • Human oversight and the ability to intervene
  • Transparency to users and affected persons
  • Evaluation of accuracy and robustness
  • Post-deployment monitoring and event logging

Programme particulars

Programme code
EDCA-P05
Governing standard
EDCA-STD-05 — Artificial Intelligence Governance, version 1.1, issued 2 June 2026
Levels available
Level II — EDCA Security Verified
Level III — EDCA Advanced Compliance
Level IV — EDCA Trusted Technology
Typical duration
Ten to sixteen weeks from application to decision.
Surveillance
As required by the level held. See level requirements.

Evidence normally requested

The list is indicative. The evidence request issued after the preliminary assessment is specific to the agreed scope.

  1. System documentation and statement of intended purpose
  2. Data governance records and provenance documentation
  3. Evaluation methodology and results
  4. Human oversight procedures and escalation paths
  5. Monitoring configuration and event logs

Apply for AI Governance Certification

Submitting an application costs nothing and commits you to nothing. The Agency will confirm eligibility, propose a scope and issue a fee schedule before any assessment work begins.