NC-AI-001: AI Risk Register Template - Publication Package
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PUBLICATION INFORMATION
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Standard: Northern Cascadia AI Governance Standard NC-AI-001
Title: AI Risk Register Template
Version: 1.0
Publication Date: Q1 2026
Publisher: Kaizen Strategic AI (Northern Cascadia Institute of AI Governance)
Based On: ISO 42001:2023 (AI Management Systems)
License: Public Domain - Free for use and adaptation

FILES IN THIS PACKAGE
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PROFESSIONAL FORMATS:
1. NC-AI-001-Complete-Template.pdf (534K)
   - Professional PDF version
   - Ready to print or view
   - ISO-style formatting
   - All 28 risks included

2. NC-AI-001-Complete-Template.docx (28K)
   - Editable Word document
   - Professional formatting preserved
   - Fill in and customize
   - Template-ready

3. NC-AI-001-Complete-Template.md (42K)
   - Markdown source
   - Version control friendly
   - Web-embedded ready
   - Developer-friendly

DATA FILES:
4. NC-AI-001-Risk-Data.csv (12K)
   - Spreadsheet-compatible
   - All 28 risks
   - Excel/Google Sheets ready
   - Import-ready format

USER GUIDES:
5. NC-AI-001-README.pdf (152K)
   - Complete user guide (PDF)
   - Format explanations
   - Usage instructions
   - Professional presentation

6. NC-AI-001-README.md (6.6K)
   - User guide (Markdown)
   - Same content, web-ready

7. NC-AI-001-Excel-Instructions.pdf (139K)
   - Excel import guide (PDF)
   - Professional formatting
   - Step-by-step instructions

8. NC-AI-001-Excel-Instructions.md (3.2K)
   - Excel import guide (Markdown)
   - Quick reference

9. NC-AI-001-Excel-Setup-Instructions.txt (2.0K)
   - Copy-paste formulas
   - Quick setup guide
   - Plain text format

QUICK START
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1. Read NC-AI-001-README.pdf for overview
2. Open NC-AI-001-Complete-Template.pdf to review risks
3. Choose your format:
   - PDF: Print and reference
   - Word: Edit and customize
   - CSV: Import to Excel/Sheets
   - Markdown: Web integration

4. Import CSV into Excel (if using spreadsheet)
5. Follow Excel setup instructions
6. Start assessing your AI risks!

EXCEL USERS
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1. Import NC-AI-001-Risk-Data.csv
2. Read NC-AI-001-Excel-Instructions.pdf
3. Follow NC-AI-001-Excel-Setup-Instructions.txt
4. Add formulas and formatting
5. Create your risk register

MARKDOWN USERS
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1. Use NC-AI-001-Complete-Template.md
2. Customize as needed
3. Convert to your preferred format
4. Version control friendly

WHAT'S INCLUDED
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- 28 pre-populated AI risks
- 8 risk categories
- Risk scoring matrix (5×5)
- Impact and likelihood scales
- ISO 42001 compliance framework
- Multiple formats (PDF, Word, CSV, Markdown)
- Complete instructions
- Professional templates

CONTENTS
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Bias and Fairness (4 risks)
Security and Privacy (5 risks)
Transparency and Explainability (4 risks)
Data Quality and Integrity (4 risks)
Regulatory Compliance (4 risks)
Operational Risks (4 risks)
Human Impact and Safety (4 risks)
Third-Party and Vendor (4 risks)

SUPPORT
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Website: kaizenstrategic.ai/nc-ai-standards
Email: governance@kaizenstrategic.ai
License: Public Domain - Use freely

CITATION
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Northern Cascadia Institute of AI Governance. (2026). 
NC-AI-001: AI Risk Register Template v1.0. 
Kaizen Strategic AI.

Or simply: NC-AI-001 v1.0, Northern Cascadia, 2026

NEXT STANDARDS
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Coming Soon:
- NC-AI-002: AI Impact Assessment Framework
- NC-AI-003: AI Governance Policy Template
- NC-AI-004: AI Vendor Assessment Tool
- NC-AI-005: AI Incident Response Procedure

Visit kaizenstrategic.ai for updates.
