AI Transparency and Explainability Policy

CIAO ESSENTIAL — POLICY
C-AO/POL/CAO-530:2026 PUBLIC
AI Transparency and Explainability Policy
CAO-500 Emerging Technology Governance sub-policy (CAO-530) — auto-drafted, pending panel review
Date Issued  22 June 2026
Review Date  22 June 2027
Cite as: CIAO Standard. (2026). AI Transparency and Explainability Policy. v1.1.3.7. C-AO/POL/CAO-530:2026. www.c-ao.com

1 · Purpose

This policy establishes the requirements for ai transparency and explainability policy within the CAO-500 Emerging Technology Governance. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.

2 · Scope

This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.

3 · Policy statements

3.x · CAO-530 Policy Controls

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The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to ai transparency and explainability, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.

EU AI ActISO/IEC 42001NIST AI RMF 1.0

3.1 · CAO-531 AI Transparency

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective AI Transparency, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

EU AI ActISO/IEC 42001NIST AI RMF 1.0

3.1.x · CAO-531 Organisational Controls

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4 · Roles & responsibilities

5 · Compliance, monitoring & review

Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.

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