Interpretation guide
How to interpret PenCal results (without overstating certainty)
Designed for internal sharing. PenCal is directional and supports governance prioritization, not legal determinations.
The safe framing
- - Use PenCal to prioritize what to validate next.
- - Do not present PenCal outputs as a compliance conclusion.
- - Avoid quoting numbers as facts without evidence validation.
- - Route stakeholders to the right next step (Tier 1 / evidence brief / partner pathway).
What the estimate uses
PenCal uses simplified inputs and generalized assumptions to generate a directional result. These assumptions are not claims about your organization; they are modelling shortcuts for triage.
What it cannot determine
Legal applicability, statutory outcomes, actual liabilities, or whether a specific prohibited practice is present. Those depend on facts, jurisdictions, controls, and use-case detail.
What evidence improves confidence
Log-based discovery (where AI tools are used, how, and at what scale).
Approved-tool pathway and intake/allowlisting decisions.
Monitoring coverage and review cadence.
Exception handling and follow-up actions with traceability.
Where to go next
Next step
Use PenCal for triage, then validate with evidence. Choose your experience: