ISO 42001 DATA

Feedback and complaints regarding AI systems

Part of: Annex A.8: Use of AI Systems

Description

Mechanisms for users and affected parties to provide feedback, report concerns, and file complaints about AI system behavior or impacts.

Implementation Guidance

Feedback Channels

Provide accessible feedback mechanisms: in-application feedback buttons (thumbs up/down, free text), customer service channels trained on AI complaint handling, anonymous reporting for sensitive concerns, and formal complaint submission for regulatory-impacting AI decisions.

Triage and Response

Establish a feedback triage process: categorize feedback (bug report, bias concern, feature request, complaint), route to appropriate teams, define response SLAs by severity (safety issues within 24 hours, complaints within 5 business days), and track resolution.

Feedback Loop to Improvement

Systematically analyze feedback patterns: aggregate feedback to identify systemic issues, feed validated concerns into model improvement cycles, report feedback trends to governance teams, and communicate actions taken back to reporters.

Evidence Requirements

  • Feedback mechanism documentation and access points
  • Feedback triage process and SLA definitions
  • Feedback logs with categorization and resolution
  • Trend analysis reports and improvement actions

Related Controls

Continuous AI Monitoring