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Submitting an accreditation application to GCAIS

Before You Apply

Before submitting an application, applicants should ensure the following prerequisites are met:

Required Documentation

The following documentation is required for all accreditation applications. Additional documentation may be requested by the Accreditation Committee during review.

Organization Description and AI System Overview A description of the applying organization and a summary of each AI system to be assessed, including its intended function, deployment context, and the user populations affected.
Self-Assessment Against Applicable Standards A completed self-assessment document mapping the organization's current practices against each applicable GCAIS standard, identifying areas of compliance and any known gaps.
Technical Architecture Documentation Documentation of the technical architecture of AI systems in scope, including system components, data flows, model dependencies, and integration points. This documentation may be submitted under a non-disclosure agreement if commercially sensitive.
Data Flow Diagrams Diagrams showing how data enters, is processed by, and exits each AI system in scope, including identification of personal data flows and third-party data integrations.
Incident History (Past 24 Months) A summary of material incidents involving AI systems in scope during the preceding 24 months, including incident classifications, response actions taken, and post-incident reviews completed. Where no material incidents have occurred, a declaration to that effect is required.
Key Personnel Responsible for Compliance Identification of the personnel responsible for AI standards compliance within the organization, their roles, and their availability during the assessment period.

Submitting Your Application

Applications are submitted by email to the GCAIS Secretariat. Please include all required documentation as attachments or provide secure access links. Applications submitted without required documentation will be returned for completion before assessment begins.

Submit application to:

[email protected]

Subject line: "Accreditation Application - [Organization Name] - [Tier Applied For]"

Processing Timeline

Following receipt of a complete application:

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Where technical architecture documentation or other commercially sensitive materials are required for assessment, applicants may request that the assessment be conducted under a mutual non-disclosure agreement. NDA requests should be indicated in the application email. The Secretariat will provide standard NDA terms for review. Assessment does not commence until the NDA is executed.

Important Notice Submission of an accreditation application does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. The Accreditation Committee's decision is final. GCAIS accreditation does not constitute legal compliance certification or regulatory approval. Organizations are responsible for their own legal and regulatory compliance.