At BQA, we are committed to ensuring the ethical, responsible, transparent, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence technologies. This policy promotes responsible AI use with a focus on transparency and accountability. It ensures compliance with national and international standards while safeguarding data integrity.
BQA is committed to protecting the privacy of user data. All AI activities must comply with Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and relevant international standards, safeguarding sensitive information related to individuals and institutions. Data will be encrypted in transit and at rest, and access to data will be restricted to authorized users.
We do not share the personal information collected from users with any third parties without prior consent, except where required by law. AI tools used by BQA must operate in a manner that is fair, non-discriminatory, and respects the rights of all individuals.
BQA uses several security measures to protect the data collected. We also regularly monitor our systems to check for and address any intentional security threats and vulnerabilities. Uploading internal or sensitive data to public AI platforms without prior consultation may result in disciplinary action based on Civil Service law.
While we take every precaution to protect your data, it is important for users to take responsibility for their own cybersecurity and be cautious when sharing personal information. Critical decisions involving AI must include human oversight to ensure accuracy and fairness. AI tools should assist, not replace, human judgment in important decisions.
BQA will regularly evaluate AI tools and related processes to identify risks and improvements. If you identify a potential security issue with our AI tools, please report it by emailing info@bqa.gov.bh. Any unexpected or biased output generated by AI tools or potential breaches and risks must be reported.
By using our AI tools, you agree to abide by this Artificial Intelligence Policy.