Unit 7: Managing Vendor Risk – Compliance When You Don’t Own the Tool
AI compliance doesn’t stop at your company’s firewall. Many teams use third-party AI tools — and even if you didn’t build the tech, you're still responsible for how it impacts your business and your users. This lesson teaches you how to manage AI vendor risk and build trust into your supply chain.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
Understand shared accountability for third-party AI systems
Evaluate vendors' transparency and governance readiness
Request and review critical documentation
Strengthen contracts with key AI-related clauses
Use a vendor risk checklist before adoption
⏱️ Suggested completion time: 15 minutes
