Copilot governance and risk – guardrails, compliance and responsible AI use

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Overview

Copilot is rolling out fast and most organisations are making it up as they go. This workshop is for the people who need to get ahead of that. We'll look at the real risks of using Copilot in a workplace context, particularly around data sensitivity, privacy and compliance, and build practical guardrails that are actually usable. Not a legal lecture. Not a fear campaign. Just a clear, practical framework for using Copilot responsibly and setting standards your team can follow. Particularly relevant for government agencies where data classification and compliance obligations are non-negotiable.

Workshop Outcomes

Understand the data and privacy risks of using Copilot in a workplace context
Define what information should and shouldn't go into Copilot
Build practical guardrails your team can follow without a policy document the size of a brick
Know your obligations around AI use in government and corporate environments
Create a simple governance framework that grows with your organisation's AI use

Topics Covered

How Copilot handles your data and what that means for your organisation
Data sensitivity classifications and what not to share with AI tools
Compliance considerations for government and regulated industries
Building usage guidelines your team will actually read and follow
Audit trails, accountability and responsible AI principles in practice
Preparing your organisation for broader AI adoption beyond Copilot

Who this workshop is for

IT managers, compliance officers, policy leads, risk teams and senior leaders responsible for how AI tools are used across their organisation. Also valuable for team leaders who want to set clear expectations before their team dives in.

Materials provided

AI usage policy template; data sensitivity decision guide; Copilot guardrails quick reference card

What to bring

Laptop; any existing AI or data handling policies your organisation has in place