AI Checklist for CEOs
10 questions you should answer.
Do you know which AI tools your employees currently use?
Is there an official AI policy in your organization?
Is sensitive company data being sent to external AI services?
Do you have an audit trail for AI usage?
Is your AI usage documented in a GDPR-compliant manner?
Are you prepared for the EU AI Act 2026?
Is there a budget for AI tools -- or do teams pay themselves?
Can you demonstrate which AI models are used for which purposes?
Do your teams have access to the best AI models -- or only free ones?
Who is responsible for AI governance in your organization?
How many questions could you answer with yes?
HOVIGuard helps you answer all 10 questions positively -- with one central platform for secure AI.
Frequently asked questions about AI introduction for executives
What should executives consider when deploying AI in the company?+
Recommended topics: Which AI tools are actually used? Is there a written AI policy? Which data may be processed? Who carries organisational responsibility? How is usage documented? The concrete setup should be coordinated with IT, data protection and legal.
What responsibility do executives carry for AI topics?+
Executives typically own the definition of internal policies, resource allocation, tool selection and oversight of usage. Specific legal duties arise from GDPR, EU AI Act and sector-specific rules — a legal assessment in the individual case is advisable.
What steps belong to a structured AI introduction?+
Typical building blocks: inventory of existing AI usage, written AI policy, technical foundation for access and control, clear roles, employee training and regular reviews. HOVIGuard can support the technical implementation — the organisational frame is set by the company.
How does HOVIGuard help implement this checklist?+
HOVIGuard provides central building blocks: centrally managed AI access, audit trail for traceability, configurable data protection filters, model transparency and an admin dashboard. The platform supports implementation — the content of the internal policy and legal assessment remain with the company.
Does HOVIGuard replace AI consulting or legal advice?+
No. HOVIGuard provides technical tools. Strategic AI consulting, data protection assessment and EU AI Act interpretation should be carried out with qualified advisors and legal counsel.