Control Creation

Stand: 25.05.2025

Overview

Managing controls involves the process of creating and updating controls within the system. This guide walks you through how to create a new control using the built-in control creation wizard.

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Creating a Control

To begin creating a new control, start at the Governance master data area and click on controls:

1. Locate the “Create Control” Button
   Navigate to the upper right corner of the screen. Click the Create Control button to launch the control creation wizard.
2. Step 1: Basic Information
   Fill in the following fields:
   • Control Name – Provide a descriptive name.
   • Control Description – A short explanation of the control.
   • Control Purpose – Describe what the control is about.
   • Control Activity – Define the procedure or technical action the control performs.
     For procedural controls, specify the steps required. This information will be used during testing of the control.
3. Step 2: Control Details
   Provide more specific attributes:
   • Source of Control
     • You can select from a registered framework or update this information later.
   • Type of Control
     • Choose between Procedural or Technical.
   • Importance – Rate the control's importance.
   • Category – Link the control to governance categories such as: Safety, Bias, Fairness
   • Frequency of Updates
     • Technical controls typically require more frequent updates.
     • Procedural controls may be updated less frequently (e.g., quarterly).
4. Step 3: Lifecycle and Scope
   • Relevant Lifecycle Phase – Define when the control applies in the AI system's lifecycle. This helps determine activation timing.
   • Scope – Specify whether the control applies to a System, Model, or Use Case.
   • Testing Responsibility
     • Assign a responsible party:
     • AI Lead – Business-focused profile.
     • Data Scientist – Technical profile.
5. Step 4: EUI (If Applicable)
   Select elements related to the EUI (End-User Interface), if relevant.
   This section is optional and can be left empty.
6. Final Step: Review and Save
   Review the Control Overview.
   Choose one of the following options:
   • Save & Create – Finalize and create the control.
   • Save as Draft – If unsure, save it as a draft for later editing.

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Summary

Using the control creation wizard allows for the structured definition and configuration of controls, ensuring alignment with your governance framework and AI lifecycle requirements. For questions or further assistance, contact your system administrator or refer to the full system documentation.