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Automation Governance
Automation governance is the structural framework that controls how automation technologies and AI agents participate in enterprise operations. It defines permissions, boundaries, escalation rules and audit requirements for every automated action.
Why Governance Before Automation
Most organizations automate first and govern later — if at all. The result is shadow automation, ungoverned bots and AI agents operating without accountability.
AF's foundational principle — Govern Before You Automate — ensures that every process is understood, documented and measurable before any automation is introduced.
Governance Framework
Permission-based access control
Complete audit trails
Escalation thresholds
Compliance-by-design
Performance measurement
Continuous governance review