Data Act AI Governance Framework

The operational, certifiable, and market-ready data & AI governance system for the age of the EU Data Act.

Built for Action. Trusted by Experts. Available Now. Data and AI are no longer “add-ons”—they are the core of digital business, public services, and innovation across Europe and beyond. But with the EU Data Act, AI Act, and Data Governance Act (DGA), the era of “check-box compliance” is over. What’s needed is a framework that turns regulatory complexity into trust, scalability, and real-world value. The EU Data Act, AI Act, and Data Governance Act (DGA) fundamentally reshape what it means to use data and AI responsibly. Compliance is no longer a checkbox—it’s an operational, strategic, and competitive necessity. The AIGN Data Act AI Governance Framework is the world’s first market-ready, certifiable system that transforms every legal, technical, and ethical requirement into measurable, auditable, and scalable practice—empowering organizations of any size to build trust, unlock innovation, and prove compliance in real time.

The AIGN Data Act AI Governance Framework is the world’s first operational system that:

  • Fully integrates EU Data Act, AI Act, DGA, and GDPR requirements
  • Bridges legal, technical, and ethical standards into a unified, certifiable model
  • Enables organizations to build trust, unlock innovation, and prove compliance—at any scale

Already aligned with ISO/IEC 42001, OECD AI Principles, and NIST AI RMF, the AIGN Framework empowers everyone—from European ministries to global SMEs and startups.

Data and AI are shaping the future. But without governance, they risk undermining rights, competition, and trust.

  • Legacy compliance models are siloed, reactive, or unfit for the new digital economy
  • The EU Data Act requires operational proof—across data access, fairness, portability, and interoperability
  • Many organizations lack the tools, maturity models, or audit logic to demonstrate readiness

Regulatory Tsunami:
From September 2025, the Data Act, AI Act, and DGA impose binding obligations on data access, fairness, interoperability, and AI risk management—across the EU and for any organization serving the European market.

Business Reality:
Over 80% of EU businesses expect major operational and contractual impacts. Without governance, organizations face legal, market, and reputational risks.

Opportunity:
Those who operationalize compliance gain new markets, investor trust, public funding, and a sustainable edge in the digital economy.

AIGN transforms this reality—turning principles into systems, and trust into strategy.

Data Act AI Governance Framework

The framework is built on four operational pillars and a suite of specialized modules:
(Clear, at-a-glance table with regulatory mapping and practical tools)

PillarScopeRegulatory ReferenceKey Deliverables/Tools
Trust & Capability IndicatorsTransparency, fairness, security, explainabilityData Act (Art. 3–13), AI Act, DGAMetrics, Trust Label, Audit Logs
Governance Maturity & LifecycleRoles, processes, audits, maturity modelData Act (Art. 4, 23–24), AI ActRACI Model, Maturity Self-Assessment
Risk & Impact MappingRisk identification, management, incident responseData Act (Art. 24, 33), AI Act, DGARisk Register, Heatmaps, Playbooks
Compliance Readiness & CertificationChecklists, certification, continuous improvementAll EU Acts & standardsCertification logic, Audit Trails
Data Access & User Rights ManagementUser rights, data access, interoperabilityData Act, GDPR, DGAAPIs, Dashboards, Self-Service Portals

More Than a Framework – A Data & AI Governance Ecosystem

  • Legally protected, license-based framework
  • Global expert & partner network across five continents
  • Alignment with the EU Data Act, AI Act, DGA, ISO/IEC 42001, OECD, and NIST
  • Certified toolset: Trust Scan, RACI Model, Capability Maps, Data Access Dashboards
  • A training, certification, and audit ecosystem—for regulators, enterprises, and the public sector
  • Fully integrates Data Act, AI Act, DGA and GDPR requirements
  • Bridges legal, technical, and ethical standards in a unified, certifiable model
  • Enables organizations to build trust, unlock innovation, and prove compliance—at any scale
  • Aligned with all major EU and global standards (ISO/IEC 42001, OECD AI Principles, NIST AI RMF, UNESCO AI Ethics)

Core Architecture:

  • Trust & Capability Indicators – measurable benchmarks for governance maturity and transparency
  • Integrated Data & AI Lifecycle Governance – from data collection to AI deployment and audit
  • Maturity Model (5 Levels) – scalable, from startups to public sector
  • Certification Logic – with readiness checks, trust labels, and external audits
  • RACI Role Model – clear responsibilities for data, AI, and compliance

Key Governance Domains:

  • Data Access & User Rights Management (GDPR, Data Act)
  • Contractual Fairness & Standard Clauses (Data Act, DGA)
  • Interoperability & Technical Reference Architectures
  • Risk & Impact Mapping (AI Act, Data Act)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Dispute Resolution
  • Trusted Data Intermediaries & Data Altruism (DGA Integration)
  • AIGN Data & AI Readiness Check
  • Trust Label & Certification Suite
  • Standard Contracts & Fairness Checklists
  • Risk Registers & Incident Playbooks
  • Technical Blueprints for APIs & Data Spaces
  • Continuous Improvement & Peer-Learning Modules

The AIGN Framework enables:

  • Data & AI Readiness Check
  • AIGN Trust Label Certification
  • Agentic AI Verified (for goal-setting, adaptive AI systems)
  • Platinum Label (for audited and peer-reviewed operations)

All certifications:

  • Use AIGN maturity & capability models
  • Are listed in the AIGN Global Registry
  • Can be used for procurement, public reporting, or regulatory reviews
  • Sustainable – aligned with ESG, CSRD, and ethical sourcing
  • Inclusive – modular for SMEs and scalable for ministries and large enterprises
  • Flexible – adaptable across sectors, jurisdictions, and technology maturity

The AIGN Data Act AI Governance Framework is already in use by:

  • EU-regulated companies & data intermediaries
  • Public sector agencies (mobility, health, education)
  • International partnerships (Africa, India, Asia)
  • Emerging startups and innovation hubs

Key use cases:

  • Data intermediary onboarding and registration (DGA)
  • Trusted data sharing and API management
  • High-risk AI & data system audits (EU AI Act, Data Act)
  • Procurement and vendor certification
  • Public sector trust & transparency dashboards

Aligned with all major global standards:

  • EU Data Act (Reg. 2023/2854)
  • EU AI Act
  • Data Governance Act (DGA)
  • GDPR
  • OECD AI Principles
  • UNESCO AI Ethics Guidelines
  • ISO/IEC 42001
  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework

“AIGN is not open access—it’s protected trust infrastructure.”

The AIGN Data Act AI Governance Framework is the reference system for trusted, certifiable, and globally compatible data & AI governance in the age of regulation.

With a license, you can:

  • Apply the AIGN Framework in your projects
  • Conduct Data & AI Readiness Checks
  • Certify clients or partners with the Trust Label
  • Offer training and audits
  • Use tools like the Trust Scan, Contract Module, Risk Heatmap, and Capability Dashboard

Without a license:

  • No commercial or public use
  • No certification, co-branding, or tool access
  • No legal or regulatory coverage

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AIGN Data Act AI Governance Framework – The Operating System for Trusted Data & AI in the Age of Regulation.


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