VRC Weekly Newsletter (April 30)

Explore our new AI Audit Services, get clarity on AI frameworks, and catch the HB 300 training update!

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VanRein Compliance AI Audit Services

Artificial Intelligence isn’t the future. It’s already here—powering healthcare systems, shaping financial decisions, analyzing customer data, and automating core business operations across industries. But as AI tools rapidly evolve, so do the risks. From privacy violations and regulatory blind spots to bias and misuse, organizations are under increasing pressure to ensure AI is secure, ethical, and compliant.

At VanRein Compliance, we believe trust in AI starts with oversight. That’s why we’ve developed AI Audit Services built to help organizations of all sizes bring transparency, control, and structure to their use of artificial intelligence—before regulators and customers demand it.

AI Compliance Is A Must

According to the 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, AI-assisted phishing, data leaks, and shadow IT incidents have surged. Businesses experimenting with generative AI often don’t realize they’re introducing unvetted tools into workflows that handle Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other sensitive data.

Add to that the growing patchwork of regulations—from the EU AI Act to U.S. Executive Orders and ISO 42001—and you’ve got a compliance landscape that demands proactive governance, not reactive fixes.

As AI becomes embedded in everything from call centers to diagnostics to customer service, oversight is no longer optional. It’s a competitive necessity.

VRC AI Audit Coverage

We’ve designed our AI Audit to be practical, scalable, and future-focused—meeting clients where they are and helping them mature responsibly. Here’s what we dive into:

🔎 AI Discovery & Mapping

We identify where and how AI is being used in your environment—whether it's built in-house, licensed from a vendor, or quietly deployed by individual teams. From marketing automation to healthcare diagnostics to finance bots, if AI’s at play, we’ll help you find it.

🔐 Risk Assessment

What data does your AI touch? Who controls it? Our audits assess how your AI systems interact with sensitive information and whether they align with your existing compliance framework (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).

📄 Policy & Documentation Review

We review your current policies, procedures, and vendor agreements to ensure AI use is accountable, auditable, and documented—essential for both compliance and liability protection.

🛠 Framework Alignment

We benchmark your AI practices against globally recognized standards like:

  • ISO 42001 (AI Management Systems Certification)

  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)

  • NIST AI 600-1

  • EU AI Act Our readiness assessments help organizations prepare for certification or demonstrate alignment with leading frameworks.

💡 AI Ethics & Explainability

We evaluate how your AI systems handle bias, fairness, decision transparency, and end-user impact—especially vital in regulated sectors like healthcare, education, and finance.

Who Needs an AI Audit?

Our AI Audit Services are ideal for:

  • 🏥 Healthcare Providers & Healthtech Companies using clinical AI or chatbots handling PHI

  • 💼 SaaS & Tech Platforms with embedded AI tools and automations

  • 🏦 Financial & Insurance Organizations using AI in risk modeling and customer interactions

  • ☎️ Call Centers & TAS Providers leveraging AI in scripting or ambient listening

  • 📚 Educational Institutions using GenAI for tutoring, assessments, or admin operations

If your business uses—or plans to use—AI, the time to implement governance is now.

Choose VanRein Compliance

VanRein Compliance combines regulatory expertise with real-world application. Our clients trust us to help them achieve compliance not just with AI standards, but also with HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and cybersecurity best practices.

What sets us apart:

  • A clear, practical roadmap for AI governance

  • Industry-specific insight for high-risk sectors

  • Audits mapped to both certification and internal oversight goals

  • Policy and training development support

  • A dedicated Compliance Workspace to manage your journey

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already deploying it at scale, we’re here to help you do it responsibly—with oversight, clarity, and confidence.

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🎙️New VRC Podcast Episode Out Now!

In our latest VanRein Compliance Podcast episode, Rob and Dawn dive headfirst into the fast-moving world of AI governance—and break down two of the most talked-about frameworks guiding responsible AI today: the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and ISO 42001, the world’s first certifiable AI management system.

Whether you're already deploying AI or just getting started, this episode will help you:

✅ Understand the differences between NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001
Decide which framework makes sense for your industry and growth stage
Learn the competitive advantages of proactive AI governance
Explore how AI audits prevent reputational and regulatory risks
Know when to start with NIST and when to invest in ISO certification
Discover how to set policies, train your bots, and keep your data safe

🎙️ As Rob says: "Trust in AI starts with oversight—and your clients, regulators, and investors are going to ask for proof."

If your business uses AI tools (and let’s be honest, most do), this episode is your roadmap for staying secure, ethical, and ahead of compliance mandates.

HB 300 Training Course Update

We’ve made thoughtful updates to our Texas HB 300 training course, designed to enhance clarity and learner experience—without changing the core of what works.

Here’s what’s new:

🔹 More In-Depth Content – Expanded explanations of HB 300’s key requirements, with added real-life examples tailored to healthcare providers, business associates, and tech vendors in Texas.

🔹 Improved Visual & Audio Quality – Enjoy a cleaner presentation with smoother narration and sharper animations to support learning and retention.

📅 Launch Date: The update will go live on May 5, 2025.

No action is needed for existing clients using the HB 300 training course—your course will automatically reflect the update in your team's training accounts.

Have questions about this training or need to add it to your compliance program? Just reach out—we’re here to help.