Datasite Achieves Groundbreaking ISO 42001 Certification, Setting a New Standard for Responsible AI Governance in Virtual Data Rooms

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Oct 16, 2025 – Datasite, the global SaaS provider of Al-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment, and strategic projects, has become the first virtual data room (VDR) platform to earn the ISO 42001 certification, the international standard for responsible AI management and governance. 

Why Certification Matters in AI-Enhanced Dealmaking 

Achieving ISO 42001 certification demonstrates that Datasite uses a comprehensive AI management system (AIMS), rigorously adhering to best practices in responsible AI governance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.  

To receive certification, organizations must implement an AI management system (AIMS) that meets the standard’s requirements for responsible AI governance, risk management, and continuous improvement including the development and formalization of AI policies and controls that help organizations mitigate the risks of AI and protect themselves from potential harm.  

Leadership comment: 

Theodore Petersen, Datasite Chief Security Officer, said, “AI tools are becoming indispensable for dealmaking success, but many can also pose new security risks. Using only AI tools that meet the highest global standards helps ensure deal integrity. With this certification, Datasite demonstrates leadership in responsible AI and governance, and sets a new bar for VDRs.” 

While there are over 70,000 AI companies today, many fewer organizations are ISO 42001 certified globally. Datasite, which annually facilitates about 55,000 capital markets transactions, including M&A, initial public offerings, and restructurings, has led the way in security for two decades, holding ISO 27001 certification since 2007.  

To learn more about Datasite, please visit: www.datasite.com.   

About Datasite 

Datasite is a global SaaS provider of AI-powered workflow collaboration and automation solutions for M&A, investment, and strategic projects. Datasite’s innovative products drive execution, while generating unique data insights to empower knowledge workers around the world to succeed across the entire project lifecycle. For more information, visit www.datasite.com