ISO 42001 Overview
These cards show the complete ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI Management System structure, covering mandatory Clauses 4–10 and the optional Annex A controls.
ISO 42001 Clause Memory Cards
Simple memory cards for quick recall. Each card reduces one clause to its core keyword. Professional simple cards use a clean minimal style; funny simple cards use a strong visual hook.
ISO 42001 Professional Simple Memory Cards
ISO 42001 Humorous Simple Memory Cards
Simple memory cards for ISO 42001 Clauses 4 to 10 — quick keyword recall for study, training, and awareness sessions.
ISO 42001 Clause Cards
Clauses 4–10 are the mandatory requirements of ISO 42001 — every organisation must implement them. Each clause builds on the previous one, forming a management system cycle.
| Clause | Professional Infographic | Humorous Infographic |
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| Clause 4Context of the Organisation | ![]() |
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| Clause 5Leadership | ![]() |
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| Clause 6Planning | ![]() |
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| Clause 7Support | ![]() |
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| Clause 8Operation | ![]() |
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| Clause 9Performance Evaluation | ![]() |
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| Clause 10Improvement | ![]() |
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Full infographic cards for ISO 42001 Clauses 4 to 10 — the mandatory requirements every organisation must implement for ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification.
ISO 42001 Annex A Domain Cards
Annex A is the operational core of ISO 42001. Controls are grouped into four domains: Governance, Organisation, Operation, and Relationships. Organisations select controls based on their AI risks, context, and objectives.
| Domain | Professional Infographic | Humorous Infographic |
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| Governance | ![]() |
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| Organisation | ![]() |
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| Operation | ![]() |
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| Relationships | ![]() |
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Domain-level cards for ISO 42001 Annex A — Governance, Organisation, Operation, and Relationships controls for responsible AI management.
ISO 42001 Annex A Control Cards
Recommended governance measures that help organisations manage AI systems responsibly. Controls A.2 through A.10 cover the full range of AI management responsibilities.
| Control | Professional Infographic | Humorous Infographic |
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| A.2Policies Related to AI | ![]() |
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| A.3Internal Organisation | ![]() |
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| A.4Resources for AI Systems | ![]() |
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| A.5Assessing Impacts of AI Systems | ![]() |
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| A.6AI System Life Cycle | ![]() |
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| A.7Data for AI Systems | ![]() |
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| A.8Information for Interested Parties | ![]() |
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| A.9Use of AI Systems | ![]() |
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| A.10Third-Party and Customer Relationships | ![]() |
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Control-level cards covering ISO 42001 Annex A controls A.2 through A.10 — from AI policies and internal organisation to third-party and customer relationships.
ISO 42001 Audit Readiness Cards
Five cards to help you prepare for ISO 42001 audits. Covers what auditors actually look for, the difference between strong and weak evidence, common failure patterns across Annex A, and how to talk about controls confidently.
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| Audit-01What an Auditor Actually Looks For | ![]() |
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| Audit-02Evidence vs Good Intentions | ![]() |
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| Audit-03Strong vs Weak Evidence Examples | ![]() |
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| Audit-04Common Audit Failure Modes Across Annex A | ![]() |
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| Audit-05How to Talk About Controls Confidently | ![]() |
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ISO 42001 audit readiness cards — auditor expectations, evidence standards, common Annex A failure patterns, and how to communicate controls confidently.
ISO 42001 AI Principles Cards
Core responsible AI concepts that support practical AI governance and AIMS thinking. Covers fairness, transparency, accountability, human oversight, privacy, and safety and reliability.
These cards are learning aids. They do not add new ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and should not be treated as a replacement for the official standard.
| Principle | Professional Infographic | Humorous Infographic |
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| Principle-01Fairness | ![]() |
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| Principle-02Transparency | ![]() |
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| Principle-03Accountability | ![]() |
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| Principle-04Human Oversight | ![]() |
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| Principle-05Privacy | ![]() |
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| Principle-06Safety and Reliability | ![]() |
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AI principles cards — fairness, transparency, accountability, human oversight, privacy, and safety and reliability as core responsible AI governance concepts.
ISO 42001 Archive Variants
Earlier infographic cards superseded by the current designs. Content remains accurate — use these if you prefer the format.












Earlier ISO 42001 infographic card variants — Clause 8, Clause 9, Clause 10, Annex A.5, Annex A.10, and the Annex A domain overview.





























































