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AI Compliance for Small Business (UK Edition)

The UK made a deliberate policy choice not to pass an AI Act. What replaced it is arguably more complicated: UK GDPR substantially reformed in February 2026, a patchwork of sector regulators, and an ICO Code of Practice the regulator is legally required to write — but hasn't published yet. If you're using AI in your business, you're already operating inside this framework whether you know it or not.

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WHO IT’S FOR

Who this guide
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Whether you're a solo freelancer using AI tools for the first time or a small employer with AI in your hiring pipeline, this guide gives you a practical starting point — and tells you honestly when it's time to call a lawyer instead.

What you’ll learn

Why "no UK AI Act" doesn't mean unregulated — the five overlapping regimes that actually apply
The single biggest legal change: UK GDPR's old Article 22 replaced by new Articles 22A–22D, and the one exception (special category data) that got stricter, not looser
What's actually law today versus the ICO's Code of Practice — which hasn't been published yet
FCA, Ofcom, and other sector regulators — honestly scoped to what's relevant, not padded
A 30-day compliance plan and a £0 programme you can run yourself — no lawyer required
Printable worksheets: AI inventory log, Article 22 classification tool, vendor due-diligence questionnaire, and a ready-to-adapt AI use policy
Version 1.1: expanded glossary, requirement explanations and legislative references; key points stated as re-checked 3 October 2026.

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Starter toolkit

Core policies and working records for everyday AI use.

11 toolkit items
11 editable Word files + 11 PDF copies + 2 Excel workbooks

AI use policy, governance, tool inventory, complaints procedure, privacy notice insert, incident log, training record, 30-day plan, risk register and owner summary.

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Every Starter item, plus assessments, safeguards and supplier checks.

19 toolkit items
19 editable Word files + 19 PDF copies + 2 Excel workbooks

Adds automated-decision assessment, DPIA, lawful-basis and LIA records, vendor due diligence, processor and transfer checks, human review, fairness testing and data subject rights.

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Examples, explanations and references included

Prepopulated fictional examples in selected working records show how to complete entries and adapt them for your business.
The risk register includes 14 illustrative risks, worked scoring, likelihood and impact guidance, scores before and after controls, and a heat map.
A plain-English overview maps 12 requirements to toolkit items. Working documents include legal-basis tables, legislative references, definitions and completion prompts.
LAW, GUIDANCE, BEST PRACTICE and WATCH labels help distinguish requirements, guidance, recommendations and developments to monitor.

Starter’s overview also points to tools supplied only in Complete. Replace examples, placeholders and scores with your own details. Even everyday use of personal data may require additional assessments and supplier, lawful-basis or rights checks.

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Microsoft Word or a compatible DOCX editor, Microsoft Excel and a PDF reader. PDFs are reference copies, not fillable forms. A computer is recommended; no Notion or Canva account is required.

v1.2, stated information date 3 October 2026. Single purchasing business, internal use only; no resale or redistribution. Consultants need a separate licence per client. General information and adaptable templates, not legal advice, certification or a compliance guarantee. UK scope; EU AI Act compliance is not included. No subscription or promise of ongoing updates. The separate companion guide and internal manuscript are not included.

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