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Practical guides for governing AI.

Short, plain-language guides on AI governance, data and regulations. Free to download: answer a few quick questions first so I know who they help.

AI governance · PDF · 4 pages

Using AI safely in public services

Five things to get right on data, suppliers and human checks, one approval route for every rule that applies and how to put it into practice.

Version 2.6 · Updated October 2026 · General guidance, not legal advice

Data and regulations · PDF · 2 pages

Using AI with client data

The rules in plain English for putting clients' personal data into an AI tool, and which AI plans come with a data processing agreement.

Version 1.11 · Updated October 2026 · General guidance, not legal advice

Data and regulations · PDF · 2 pages

Using AI with personal data: what compliance means

What UK GDPR asks of you when AI touches personal data, and a simple evidence pack to show you handle it properly.

Version 1.8 · Updated October 2026 · General guidance, not legal advice

Data and regulations · PDF · 2 pages

The EU AI Act: what applies to UK businesses using AI

When the EU's AI law reaches a UK business, what deployers must do and from when.

Version 1.10 · Updated October 2026 · General guidance, not legal advice

General guidance, not legal advice. These guides explain what the rules say in plain words so you know what to ask. Check decisions for your organisation with a solicitor or data protection adviser.

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