Scope Statement Template (AIMS)

Scope Statement Template (AIMS)

Zen AI Governance — Knowledge Base Templates & Toolkits Updated 19 Nov 2025 www.zenaigovernance.com ↗

Scope Statement Template — AI Management System (AIMS)

ISO 42001 Template Governance Toolkit
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Key takeaways
  • Defines the organisational and functional boundaries of the AIMS.
  • Clarifies exclusions and interfaces to avoid scope creep or audit ambiguity.
  • Ensures regulators and auditors understand what AI systems fall under governance controls.

Purpose & Use

The Scope Statement defines the extent to which AI governance applies across the organisation — covering business units, AI products, and support functions. It is reviewed annually and approved by the AI Governance Board.

Template Structure & Fields

FieldDescriptionExample Entry
Document IDUnique identifier for scope recordAIMS-SCP-2025-01
VersionRevision number and datev1.0 (19 Nov 2025)
PurposeWhy the AIMS exists and its intended outcomesEnsure AI systems align with EU AI Act and UK Principles
Organisational ScopeDepartments and entities includedZen AI Governance UK Ltd (UK HQ), Zen EU BV (Netherlands)
Functional ScopeProcesses and AI use cases coveredModel development, testing, deployment, monitoring
ExclusionsWhat is explicitly out of scopeNon-AI RPA tools and marketing automation
InterfacesExternal dependencies and shared servicesZoho CRM, Firebase Auth, Make.com Integrations
Legal and Regulatory ContextApplicable laws, regulations and standardsEU AI Act, UK DSIT Framework, ISO 42001, NIST RMF
Approved ByExecutive sign-offAI Governance Board Chair

Example Scope Statements

Example 1 — Corporate AIMS:
The AIMS covers all AI systems developed and operated by Zen AI Governance UK Ltd for internal and client use. It includes risk management, compliance monitoring, and post-market surveillance activities.

Example 2 — Product-Specific AIMS:
This scope covers Zen AI AnswerBot v2.1, an AI-assisted customer support system. The scope includes model training, deployment, performance tracking, and bias management.

Framework Alignment

FrameworkReferenceRelevance
ISO/IEC 42001§4.3Determining scope of AIMS.
NIST AI RMFGovern FunctionEstablish context and boundaries of AI governance.
EU AI ActArticles 9–10Defines risk management system coverage.
UK DSIT FrameworkPrinciple 1Proportionate AI governance and clarity of application.

Downloadable Template

Scope_ID,Version,Purpose,Org_Scope,Functional_Scope,Exclusions,Interfaces,Legal_Context,Approved_By,Date

Completion Checklist

  • ✅ All departments and AI use cases identified and categorised.
  • ✅ Exclusions and interfaces clearly documented and approved.
  • ✅ Legal context reviewed by Data Protection Officer and Compliance Lead.
  • ✅ Scope approved by AI Governance Board and stored in Evidence Repository.

© Zen AI Governance UK Ltd • Regulatory Knowledge • v1 19 Nov 2025 • This page is general guidance, not legal advice.

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