AI governance without the enterprise overhead.
Practical AI governance for small businesses and SMEs — what regulations actually apply to you, what you can do in a day, and where your jurisdiction adds specific requirements.
What actually applies to small businesses
You don't need an enterprise governance programme. But these basics apply in most countries.
5 things you can do this week
List every AI tool your business uses and what data it touches — a simple spreadsheet is fine
Stop using free consumer AI tools (ChatGPT free tier etc.) with client or employee data — upgrade to a business plan
Name one person responsible for AI governance questions — even in a 10-person business
Check your privacy policy mentions how you use AI in customer-facing decisions
Download a free AI policy template and adapt it for your business — many regulators provide them
Guides for small businesses everywhere
Practical guidance that applies regardless of where your business operates.
Your country has specific rules for SMEs
Thresholds, obligations, and exemptions vary. Find what applies where your business operates.
Australian small businesses
The Privacy Act threshold ($3M turnover), ACCC consumer law obligations, and the free AI6 Foundations resources from the National AI Centre make Australia one of the better-resourced environments for SME AI governance.