UK AI Act Readiness Check
Assess whether your business's use of AI tools is ready for incoming UK AI regulation.
Why this matters
AI regulation in the UK is moving from a “pro-innovation” principles-based approach towards more formal rules, particularly for higher-risk uses of AI such as automated decision-making about customers or employees, AI-generated content, and AI used in recruitment or credit decisions. Even before binding UK-wide AI legislation is fully in force, businesses using AI tools are already subject to UK GDPR’s rules on automated decision-making and the Equality Act 2010’s protections against discriminatory outcomes.
Many small businesses now use AI tools — for customer service chatbots, marketing content, CV screening, or pricing — often without assessing the legal risks. Getting ahead of this means knowing what AI tools you use, understanding what data they process, checking for bias in automated decisions, and being transparent with customers and staff when AI is involved. Businesses that can demonstrate responsible AI use will be better placed as regulation tightens and as larger customers start asking about AI governance in procurement.
What you'll need
- A list of AI tools used in your business (chatbots, CV screening, content generation, analytics)
- Knowledge of whether any AI tool makes decisions about customers or employees without human review
- Your current privacy policy and any AI-related disclosures
What you'll get
A personalised compliance report covering: a score out of 100, an executive summary, a list of findings ranked by severity, and a prioritised action plan with timeframes.
This check looks at how your business uses AI today and flags the areas most likely to attract regulatory attention as UK AI rules develop, with practical steps to manage the risk.
General guidance only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified UK solicitor for specific issues.