Regulated Industries Gain Audited AI Governance as ShareVault Sets New VDR Security Benchmark
In an industry where artificial intelligence capabilities are proliferating faster than governance frameworks can contain them, ShareVault has taken a measurably different path. The secure document sharing platform announced today it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification—making it one of only two virtual data room (VDR) providers globally to meet this rigorous standard for responsible AI management systems.
For organizations navigating high-stakes transactions in life sciences, financial services, and legal sectors, the certification addresses a critical gap: how to leverage AI-powered workflows without inheriting ungoverned risk or compliance exposure.
Why ISO 42001 Matters for Virtual Data Rooms
ISO 42001 represents the first international standard specifically designed to govern how organizations build, deploy, and monitor AI systems. Unlike generic security certifications, it establishes audited controls for AI-specific risks including algorithmic bias, data misuse, human oversight requirements, and accuracy safeguards.
“ISO 42001 is the global standard for responsible AI governance, setting the bar for how AI is built and deployed in regulated environments,” said Steven Monterroso, CEO of ShareVault. “While many companies rushed AI features to market, we took a different approach. In due diligence, innovation only matters if customers can actually use it.”
The distinction is significant. As AI features become table stakes in enterprise software, the ability to demonstrate third-party validated governance increasingly determines whether those capabilities can actually be deployed in regulated environments—or whether they become shelfware blocked by compliance teams.
Certified Controls Across Core AI Capabilities
ShareVault’s ISO 42001 certification encompasses all AI-powered features within its platform, including optical character recognition (OCR), AI-driven redaction, document chat and search functionality, and automated translation. Each capability underwent formal risk assessment covering bias mitigation protocols, human oversight mechanisms, monitoring infrastructure, and accuracy validation.
Critically, the certification also validates ShareVault’s content-blind architecture—a design principle that prevents the company from accessing or utilizing customer document contents. This architecture was formally audited and certified within the ISO 42001 scope, ensuring customer data cannot be viewed, repurposed for AI training, or inadvertently exposed.
Addressing 42 Industry-Specific AI Risk Scenarios
As part of the certification process, ShareVault validated controls across 42 AI risk scenarios relevant to its customer base, including use cases in life sciences clinical documentation, financial transaction diligence, and legal-regulatory workflows. This sector-specific validation provides procurement and compliance teams with ready evidence that AI governance accounts for their unique operational contexts.
Practical Impact: Reducing Vendor Diligence and Accelerating AI Adoption
For legal, compliance, and security stakeholders evaluating AI-enabled tools, ISO 42001 certification translates into tangible operational benefits. The standard provides defensible evidence of AI governance aligned with major regulatory frameworks including the EU AI Act, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX—reducing vendor due diligence requirements and shortening approval cycles.
Unlike static, one-time certifications, ISO 42001 requires continuous governance through annual independent audits, quarterly internal reviews, and ongoing monitoring. This structure ensures ShareVault’s AI controls evolve in step with emerging regulations and technological developments.
“ISO 42001 ensures every AI capability we deliver is secure, governed, and ready for real-world use, so our customers can move faster with confidence while protecting their most sensitive data and workflows,” Monterroso added.
As organizations increasingly face pressure to operationalize AI while managing regulatory uncertainty, independently verified governance frameworks provide a navigable path forward—one that balances innovation velocity with institutional accountability.
About ShareVault
ShareVault is a secure document sharing platform known as a Virtual Data Room (VDR) built for high-stakes transactions across all industries. Professional dealmakers trust ShareVault for M&A, capital raises, litigation, licensing, clinical collaboration, and regulatory compliance.
More than just a VDR, ShareVault is a deal enablement platform that helps organizations streamline due diligence, reduce risk, and signal to investors, partners, and regulators that they are secure, compliant, and easy to work with. With enterprise-grade security, intuitive workflows, and AI-powered capabilities governed by audited standards, ShareVault is redefining trust in modern document management.
