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title: Request a dataset
description: Request a dataset to support AI model training, testing, validation, or analytical use cases. Datasets are reviewed for quality, privacy, and compliance.
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product: AI Risk Management
classification: ai-risk-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Request a dataset

Request a dataset to support AI model training, testing, validation, or analytical use cases. Datasets are reviewed for quality, privacy, and compliance.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ai\_case\_mgmt.ai\_case\_business\_user \(Employee Center\), sn\_ai\_asset\_mgmt.ai\_asset\_owner \(AI Control Tower dashboard\)

## About this task

Datasets are critical inputs for AI systems and models. Requesting a dataset initiates review of data origin, sensitivity, usage purpose, and compliance obligations before the data is used. Datasets can be associated with one or more AI models or AI systems as part of inventory tracking and governance. After you submit this request, you land on the confirmation page in Employee Center. The **here** link in the confirmation message and the **Open in AI Control Tower** link on the post-submission page open the corresponding dataset in AI Control Tower instead of the legacy AI Control Tower workspace. The dataset record header also displays the dataset name and identifier.

## Procedure

1.  Request a dataset using one of the following options.

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Description

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**Employee Center**

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1.  Navigate to **All** &gt; **Self-Service** &gt; **Employee Center**.
2.  Select **Help center** &gt; **Technology services** and then select **AI assets** from the Technology services topics section.
3.  Select the **Request a dataset** card.
 **Note:**

AI Risk and Compliance Business User and AI Asset owner can complete this option.

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**AI Control Tower**

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1.  Navigate to **All** &gt; **AI Control Tower**.
2.  On the AI Control Tower dashboard, select the list icon \[Omitted image "list-icon-airc-ws.png"\] Alt text:, and navigate to the **AI asset inventory - Managed** or **AI asset inventory - Unmanaged**.
3.  Select **Datasets**, then select **Add dataset**.
 **Note:**

An AI Asset owner can complete this option.

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</table>2.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    For full descriptions of the fields for the Request an AI dataset form, see [Request a dataset form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/request-dataset-form.md). For more information about adding a dataset using the AI Control Tower, see [Create dataset assets](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/intelligent-experiences/create-dataset-assets.md).

3.  To add attachments, select **Add attachments**.

4.  To save the form as a draft and edit it later, select **Save as Draft**.

5.  Select **Submit**.

    The dataset request is submitted for governance review.


## Result

The dataset request is submitted for governance review and routed to the appropriate AI governance stakeholders based on your organization's configured intake workflow.

## What to do next

After submitting a dataset request, the next steps depend on your role in the life cycle.

AI Product Owner or Requester \[`sn_grc_ai_gov.ai_risk_and_compliance_business_user`\]: Provide additional information as requested during intake and onboarding, including details about the AI dataset and intended business outcomes.

AI Steward or AI Center of Excellence \(AI CoE\) \[sn\_grc\_ai\_gov.ai\_risk\_and\_compliance\_manager, sn\_ai\_asset\_mgmt.ai\_asset\_owner\]: Review submitted requests for business and strategy alignment, initiate the review process and trigger required assessments as applicable, and coordinate cross-functional reviews. Continue to oversee the dataset through its life cycle, including inventory tracking, governance activities, and collaboration across stakeholders.

For more information, see [AI Control Tower dashboard](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/intelligent-experiences/ai-governance.md).

Risk and Compliance Manager \[sn\_grc\_ai\_gov.ai\_risk\_and\_compliance\_manager\]: Assess the dataset for regulatory, policy, and risk considerations. Assign risk assessments, recommend controls and attestations, and monitor compliance throughout the dataset and associated AI system life cycle.

For more information, see [AI Risk and Compliance workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/ai-risk-and-compliance-workspace.md), [Initiate AI assessment on an AI asset](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/initiate-assessment-on-an-ai-asset.md), [Initiate risk assessment on AI asset](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/initiate-risk-assessment-on-ai-systems.md), [Initiate risk assessment on AI asset's risks](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/request-risk-assessments-for-ai-systems.md), and [Manage controls using AI Risk and Compliance](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/manage-controls-in-airc.md).

For an overview of how AI systems and datasets move from intake through assessment, deployment, monitoring, and value tracking, see [AI governance life cycle](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/ai-gov-lifecycle.md).

-   **[Request a dataset form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/request-dataset-form.md)**  
The Request a dataset form is designed to streamline the request process for procuring a dataset. This intake form confirms that all necessary details, supporting documents, and compliance considerations are captured before moving forward with the approval process.

**Parent Topic:**[Using AI Risk and Compliance](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/ai-risk-management/using-ai-risk-and-compliance.md)

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