Collibra Advances AI Governance with AI Pact, EU AI Act Tool and ISO Certification

Data intelligence platform Collibra has announced three significant milestones reinforcing its role in promoting reliable and compliant AI governance. These initiatives demonstrate Collibra’s commitment to enhancing transparency, mitigating risks, and enabling adherence to evolving AI regulations. 

Signatory to the EU AI Pact 

As a signatory to the European Commission’s AI Pact, Collibra actively supports trustworthy AI practices and meets global regulatory standards. This voluntary initiative aligns with the forthcoming EU AI Act, which will be fully enforced in August 2026. The legislation focuses on transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI.  

Launch of EU AI Act Assessment Tool 

The company has also launched the EU AI Act Assessment Tool within its platform, helping organizations prepare for compliance with the EU AI Act. This tool, integrated with Collibra’s AI Governance product, streamlines regulatory adherence, and fosters responsible AI deployment. “This innovation gives organizations the confidence to deploy AI responsibly and foster trust throughout the company,” said John Tucker, Director of Enterprise Data Governance at McDonald’s. 

ISO 42001 Certification for AI Governance 

Collibra became one of the first organizations recognized for excellence in AI governance after earning the ISO 42001 certification. Schellman, an ANAB-accredited body, certified Collibra, affirming its robust risk management, impact assessment, and system lifecycle protocols.  

Felix Van de Maele, CEO of Collibra, emphasized that these advancements solidify Collibra’s leadership in AI governance. “Our leadership in the AI Pact, ISO certification, and solutions like the EU AI Act tool provide organizations with the resources and confidence they need to navigate AI’s opportunities and challenges while staying ahead of evolving regulations.” 

What this means for SAP Insiders 

Investments in AI are a top priority for organizations. SAPinsider research reveals that companies have incorporated varying degrees of AI integration into their strategic plans. This suggests a spectrum of maturity and readiness across organizations. AI investments are only increasing with organizations like SAP announcing 100 embedded Business AI use cases for 2024, with over 60 already released and more than 90 partner use cases currently in development for the GenAI Hub on SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP). Additionally, tailored AI capabilities to meet diverse business needs, like SAP’s strategic categorization of AI into Base AI and Premium AI, are expected to enhance the overall user experience. 

Organizations lag in their efforts to improve data quality. According to Collibra, while investments in data and analytics are a top priority for 88% of the companies surveyed, only 37% say their efforts to improve data quality have succeeded. In such a scenario, designing a platform strategy becomes a critical component of a comprehensive data and integration strategy, as these platforms offer enhanced analytics, development, and artificial intelligence capabilities, including those of data and integration. Collibra’s EU AI Act Assessment Tool is an example of how technology providers are helping companies bridge the gap between their investments and actual on-ground improvements in data and compliance. 

Five trends will shape the data environment in 2025. A recent webinar by Collibra highlighted five factors that will shape 2025 for the data analytics space. They include unified data and AI governance, data quality for AI and analytics, data quality for data products, data quality for regulatory reporting, and data quality for cloud migration. These trends emphasize the growing importance of accurate AI and analytics, quality in data products, audit-ready reporting, cost management with financial operations, and holistic governance as organizations look to enhance and protect their data.