The 2026 Website Health Checklist

The 2026 Website Health Checklist for Small Businesses

12 things every UK and US small business must check before using AI. Plain English. No jargon.

1. AI disclosure audit — are customers informed when interacting with AI?

2. Privacy policy update — does it mention AI-assisted data processing?

3. Cookie consent review — are AI analytics tools covered?

4. NYC Local Law 144 check — AI in hiring needs bias audits

5. Colorado SB 205 compliance — risk management policies required

6. Illinois AI Video Interview Act — consent required

7. UK AI governance principles — transparency and fairness

8. Data processing agreements with AI vendors

9. Automated decision-making rights (GDPR Article 22)

10. Tool overlap audit — are you paying for duplicates?

11. Customer sentiment baseline — do you know how customers feel?

12. Human escalation path — can customers always reach a person?