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The AI Act is probably the first major European regulation where organisations with a mature ISO 27001 ISMS get a genuine head start. Not…
Jelle De Laender
Helping companies stay in control of security & compliance - ISO 27001 Implementer & Auditor - Cybersecurity Advisor - Creator of Semonto
The AI Act is probably the first major European regulation where organisations with a mature ISO 27001 ISMS get a genuine head start.
Not because ISO 27001 is legally required.
But because both are built on the same principles: governance, risk management, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As of 2 August 2026, the AI Act's transparency obligations are now in force.
If your SaaS company uses AI, this doesn't automatically mean you're fully compliant. But if you've already invested in a mature ISMS, you're likely much further along than you think.
I wrote a short blog post explaining why, and how ISO 27001 can significantly reduce the work needed for practical AI governance.
➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJjsNpw9
I'm curious: do you see the AI Act as another standalone compliance project, or as an extension of your existing governance?
The AI Act Doesn't Replace ISO 27001. It Proves Why a Matur…
https://codingmammoth.com/blog/ai-act-iso-27001-saas-governance
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