AI Governance Audit Tools

Does your organisation
actually govern its AI?

Most organisations have deployed AI. Very few have built the governance infrastructure to ensure it is secure, compliant, measurable and genuinely under board control. Find out where you stand — in minutes.

⚠️
73%
of organisations have no formal AI governance
Source: Gartner AI Governance Survey, 2024
👁️
70%+
estimated shadow AI adoption in the workplace
Staff using unsanctioned AI tools for work tasks
⚖️
£17.5m
maximum ICO fine for AI-related GDPR breach
Plus personal director liability under DPA 2018

AI without governance
is a liability, not an asset

Deploying AI is the easy part. Governing it is where most organisations fall short. Without a structured audit of your AI infrastructure, you cannot know whether your data is being processed lawfully, whether your staff are using approved tools, or whether your board can demonstrate the oversight that regulators and insurers increasingly require.

The AI governance landscape has changed dramatically. UK GDPR, the ICO's updated guidance on automated decision-making and the emerging EU AI Act have all raised the bar. Directors can now face personal liability for governance failures they authorised — or simply failed to prevent.

An AI governance audit is not a bureaucratic exercise. It is the foundation of strategic AI confidence — knowing exactly where you stand, what your priorities are and how to build AI infrastructure that is genuinely sustainable.

9
Governance
Dimensions
2
Audit
Formats
Free
No account
required
PDF
Boardroom-ready
report
🔓 Data Protection Breaches High Risk

Every AI tool processing personal data without a UK GDPR Article 28 DPA is a potential regulatory breach. Many organisations don't know which tools are in use — let alone whether they're covered.

👤 Director Personal Liability High Risk

Under the DPA 2018, directors can be held personally liable for data protection failures caused by AI they authorised or failed to govern. "We didn't know" is no longer a defensible position.

🕵️ Shadow AI Exposure Widespread

Staff using personal AI tools for work tasks bypasses every governance control. Sensitive data — client information, HR records, strategic plans — is being processed outside your organisation's control right now.

💡 IP & Knowledge Leakage Underreported

Consumer AI tools may use your inputs to train their models. Your proprietary methodology, pricing intelligence and client data could be informing your competitors' AI — right now.

Two tools. One goal:
AI governance clarity.

Whether you need a rapid sense-check or a full strategic assessment, we have an audit designed for you — both free, both generating instant results.

⚡ Health Check — Lite
AI Governance Health Check

A rapid five-dimension sense-check for senior leaders who want to know where they stand — right now. One question per dimension. No lengthy forms. Instant results.

5 dimensions 5 mins to complete 2-page PDF summary
  • Security Architecture — data and access controls
  • Shadow AI Elimination — unsanctioned tool risk
  • Governance Framework — policies and accountability
  • Regulatory Compliance — GDPR and director liability
  • Strategic Readiness — vision and leadership literacy
  • Instant maturity rating per dimension
  • Downloadable 2-page PDF summary report
  • Recommended actions for each dimension
Start Health Check — Free →
◆ Strategic Audit — Full
AI Strategic Governance Audit

A comprehensive nine-dimension strategic audit for senior leaders. Captures qualitative insight alongside maturity ratings. Generates a full boardroom-ready PDF with strategic recommendations.

9 dimensions 15–20 mins to complete 10-page strategic PDF
  • All 9 governance dimensions assessed in depth
  • Maturity rating plus qualitative open questions
  • Knowledge & IP Protection dimension included
  • C-Suite Analytics and HITL assessed
  • Operational Integration and ROI readiness covered
  • 10-page boardroom PDF with full strategic analysis
  • Priority governance gaps with detailed action plan
  • UK regulatory context and director liability guidance
Take the Full Audit — Free →

Which audit is
right for you?

Feature ⚡ Health Check
Lite — 5 mins
◆ Strategic Audit
Full — 15–20 mins
Dimensions assessed
Number of governance areas covered
5 9
Questions per dimension
1 maturity question 2 maturity + 1 open text
Qualitative insight capture
Open text fields for context
Instant maturity rating
Per dimension and overall
PDF report
2-page summary 10-page strategic report
Priority governance gaps
Lowest-scoring dimensions highlighted
Strategic action plan
Prioritised recommended actions
Basic ✓ Full
UK regulatory context
GDPR, ICO guidance, director liability
Summary ✓ Full
Boardroom-ready report
Suitable to present to your board
Knowledge & IP Protection
C-Suite Analytics & HITL
Cost
Free Free
Both audits are completely free. No account required. Start Health Check → Take Full Audit →

Built for the people
accountable for AI.

The audit gave me exactly what I needed to take to our board. Not a list of tools — a genuine strategic picture of where we stood and what we needed to do. Our Governance Framework score was the wake-up call we needed.

CE
Chief Executive
Multi-Academy Trust, West Midlands

I did the Health Check first — took five minutes and flagged our Shadow AI problem immediately. We hadn't even thought about unsanctioned tool use as a board issue. The full audit followed and the PDF went straight to our directors.

CO
Chief Operating Officer
Professional Services Firm, London

As a Headteacher, I didn't think an AI governance audit was for me. It absolutely is. The regulatory compliance questions alone — particularly around pupil data — were things I needed to know. Highly recommend every school leader does this.

HT
Headteacher
Secondary School, Greater Manchester
Trusted across sectors Education Multi-Academy Trusts Professional Services Healthcare Charities Public Sector

Everything you
need to know.

Questions about how the audits work, who they're for and what you'll get. If you have something not covered here, get in touch.

Who are these audits designed for? +
Both audits are designed for senior leaders — CEOs, COOs, Headteachers, CTOs and board members — who are responsible for AI strategy and governance in their organisation. No technical background is required. The questions are designed to be answered from a leadership perspective, not an IT one.
Are the audits really free? +
Yes — completely. Both the Health Check and the Full Strategic Audit are free, with no account required. You'll need to provide your name, organisation and email to receive your results, but there's no paywall and no hidden cost. The PDF reports are also free to download.
Which audit should I start with? +
If you have five minutes and want a rapid sense-check, start with the Health Check. It covers the five most critical governance dimensions and will tell you immediately whether you need to go deeper. If you already know you need a comprehensive assessment — or if you're preparing for a board conversation — go straight to the Full Strategic Audit.
How is my data used? +
Your audit responses are used solely to generate your personalised report. We do not share your data with third parties. If you opt in to our newsletter, your email is added to our Mailchimp list for the askKira AI Governance Newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
Can I share the PDF report with my board? +
Absolutely — that's exactly what it's designed for. The Full Strategic Audit generates a 10-page boardroom-ready PDF including your organisation's name, a complete dimension scorecard, priority governance gaps, a strategic action plan and UK regulatory context. It is formatted and written to be presented to directors directly.
How are the maturity scores calculated? +
Each dimension is scored on a 0–4 maturity scale: Not Started (0), Early Stage (1), Developing (2), Established (3) and Leading (4). Your overall score is the sum across all dimensions — out of 20 for the Health Check and out of 45 for the Full Audit. Your grade (Critical Risk, Developing, Progressing or AI-Ready) is based on your percentage score.
What happens after I get my results? +
Your results page shows your full dimension scorecard with expandable detail and recommended actions for each area. You can download your PDF report immediately. If you'd like help acting on your findings, you can book a free strategic conversation with the askKira team — or explore how askKira directly addresses the governance gaps identified in your audit.
Is this relevant for schools and education? +
Very much so. askKira was originally built for school environments — one of the most demanding data governance contexts in the public sector. The audit captures education-relevant risks including pupil data, safeguarding AI use, multi-academy trust governance and the ICO's Children's Code. Headteachers, trust CEOs and governors consistently find it one of the most practical governance tools available to them.

Start your audit today.

Both audits are free, instant and designed for busy senior leaders. No account. No jargon. Just a clear, honest picture of where your organisation stands on AI governance — and what to do about it.