DeepSeek V3

Cross-Border Data Transfer Controls for AI

Govern the international transfer of personal data through AI systems, including data sent to AI API providers, training pipelines, and cloud infrastructure in other jurisdictions.

AI Vendor Due Diligence

Assess AI vendors against security, governance, and compliance criteria before procurement and at defined intervals during the vendor relationship.

Self-Hosted Open-Weight AI Model Governance

Establish an intake policy and governance controls for AI model weights downloaded from public repositories and deployed in the organization's own infrastructure, addressing integrity verification, license compliance, safety evaluation before deployment, and ongoing update management distinct from vendor-hosted AI procurement.

National Security and Dual-Use AI Risk Assessment

Establish a risk assessment process for AI systems and AI research activities that could constitute dual-use technology — with applications in both commercial and national security or weapons contexts — addressing BIS export control obligations, ITAR compliance for defense applications, dual-use research of concern protocols, and foreign adversarial misuse monitoring.

AI Procurement Risk Assessment

Assess and document the risks of procuring an AI system or service before approval, including technical, legal, privacy, and operational risks.

How do we ensure third-party AI vendors meet our standards?

Extending vendor due diligence to cover model transparency, data handling, bias testing, and contractual liability for AI outputs.

How do we maintain data privacy compliance when using AI?

Addressing training data sourcing, data minimization, cross-border transfers, and the right to explanation under GDPR and CCPA.

How are we managing third-party AI risks?

Governing the use of external AI APIs and vendor-embedded models, including data handling, documentation requirements, and ongoing monitoring.