ISO 42001 Data and AI Compliance

The release of ISO 42001 marks a critical milestone in data management standards. This framework establishes comprehensive requirements for organizations handling sensitive data, from customer records to proprietary algorithms.

ISO 42001 addresses three core principles: data privacy, security, and sovereignty. As organizations increasingly rely on cross-border data flows and AI-driven systems, these principles have become paramount for operational integrity.

Confidential AI represents a significant advancement in meeting these requirements. Implementing end-to-end encryption—covering data at rest, in transit, and during processing—provides unprecedented security throughout the data lifecycle. Moreover, its attestation capabilities and cryptographically verified audit logs ensure compliance with ISO 42001 and other regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA, or any other regulatory requirement applied to data and AI.

The emergence of interconnected AI agents has heightened the importance of these security measures. Maintaining data privacy and sovereignty becomes increasingly complex as these agents collaborate, share data, and execute decisions. Confidential AI offers a robust solution to these challenges.

At Opaque Systems, our partnership with ServiceNow demonstrates the practical application of these principles. We've successfully implemented confidential agents that meet ISO 42001 requirements while decreasing deployment efforts.

For further insight, I invite you to view NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's perspective on agent technology at ServiceNow.

Opaque Systems remains committed to facilitating seamless ISO 42001 compliance for organizations embracing this new standard.