Writing Your First AI Acceptable Use Policy

Every organization using AI needs a clear policy defining acceptable use. This guide walks you through creating one from scratch.

Why You Need an AI Policy

Without clear guidelines, employees make ad-hoc decisions about AI use that can expose your organization to legal, ethical, and security risks.

Essential Sections

Your AI Acceptable Use Policy should cover:

**Purpose and Scope** - Define why the policy exists and who it applies to.

**Definitions** - Clarify what constitutes "AI" in your context.

**Permitted Uses** - List approved AI tools and acceptable use cases.

**Prohibited Uses** - Be explicit about what's not allowed (e.g., inputting confidential data into public AI tools).

**Data Handling** - Rules for what data can be processed by AI systems.

**Human Oversight** - Requirements for human review of AI outputs.

**Incident Reporting** - How to report AI-related issues or concerns.

Getting Started

The fastest way to create a professional policy is to use AI Policy Kit's guided wizard, which tailors the document to your specific organization, industry, and regulatory requirements.