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Acceptable Use Policy & HAIL Matrix

Build a clear governance framework to ensure safe, ethical and effective AI use across your organisation.

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1. Purpose and Scope

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2. Core Principles

AI augments human capability
Data protection is non-negotiable
Human verification required for high-stakes decisions
Only approved tools permitted

3. Approved Tools

Category Approved Tool(s) Notes
General Productivity
Coding Assistance
Document Processing
Specialised

4. Data Classification

Classification Description AI Use Permitted?
🟢 Green (Public) Yes, any approved tool
🟡 Amber (Internal) Enterprise tools only
🔴 Red (Sensitive) Requires explicit approval

5. Prohibited Uses

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6. Verification Requirements

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7. Incident Reporting

8. Training Requirements

9. Policy Owner and Review

HAIL Approval Matrix Template

HAIL Level Risk Level Approval Required Conditions
H1/A1 Low
H1/A2 Medium
H1/A3 Medium-High
H2/A1 Medium
H2/A2 Medium-High
H2/A3 High
H3/A1 Medium-High
H3/A2 High
H3/A3 Very High

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AI Acceptable Use Policy

Governance Framework & Approval Matrix

1. Purpose and Scope

[Purpose Statement]

2. Core Principles

  • AI augments human capability
  • Data protection is non-negotiable
  • Human verification required for high-stakes decisions
  • Only approved tools permitted

3. Approved Tools

Category Approved Tool(s) Notes

4. Data Classification

5. Prohibited Uses

[Prohibitions]

6. Verification Requirements

[Verification requirements]

7. Incident Reporting

Report to: ...

Within: ...

8. Training

...

HAIL Approval Matrix

HAIL Level Approval Conditions
Owner: ... Review: ... Updated: ...