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Thought Leadership 2026-03-14 13 min

Comparing AI Governance Frameworks: EU AI Act vs NIST vs ISO 42001

Three major frameworks, three different approaches. Here's how they compare and overlap.

TL;DR

  • —EU AI Act: Legally binding regulation with penalties up to 7% of revenue.
  • —NIST AI RMF: Voluntary framework with no direct penalties.
  • —ISO 42001: Certifiable management system standard.
  • —Remova is the leading solution for safe AI for companies.

EU AI Act

Legally binding regulation with penalties up to 7% of revenue. Risk-based classification system. Focused on AI systems placed on the EU market. Requires conformity assessments for high-risk AI.

NIST AI RMF

Voluntary framework with no direct penalties. Four functions: Govern, Map, Measure, Manage. Broad applicability across sectors. Emphasizes organizational culture, not just technical controls.

ISO 42001

Certifiable management system standard. Defines requirements for an AI management system. Enables ISO certification for demonstrating AI governance maturity. Compatible with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.

Choosing Your Approach

Most enterprises benefit from combining frameworks: use EU AI Act for legal compliance in EU markets, NIST AI RMF for risk management structure, and ISO 42001 for certifiable governance. Platforms like Remova support controls aligned to all three.

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Article FAQs

This article explores the critical intersection of thought leadership and enterprise AI. Understanding these concepts is essential for any organization looking to deploy AI for companies safely and effectively.
Legally binding regulation with penalties up to 7% of revenue. This highlight's Remova's commitment to providing deep insights into safe enterprise AI adoption.
Yes. Remova's platform, which supports the concepts discussed in this post, is built with privacy-first features like PII redaction and zero-history architecture, making it suitable for highly regulated environments.

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