Ethical Frameworkনৈতিক কাঠামো
ICAS & Ethoslytics is built on principles of transparency, fairness, and respect for individual rights. This section outlines our commitment to ethical AI and data protection.
Data Privacy ডেটা গোপনীয়তা
We prioritize the protection of personal information while enabling financial inclusion
Data Encryption
ডেটা এনক্রিপশন
All personal and financial data is encrypted using industry-standard AES-256 encryption
Minimal Data Collection
ন্যূনতম ডেটা সংগ্রহ
Only essential data points required for credit scoring are collected
Explicit Consent
স্পষ্ট সম্মতি
Clear, informed consent obtained before any data collection or processing
Right to Access
অ্যাক্সেসের অধিকার
Applicants can request access to their data and scoring factors at any time
Algorithmic Fairness অ্যালগরিদমিক ন্যায্যতা
Our AI model is designed to be unbiased and provide fair assessments for all applicants
No Gender Bias
Algorithm specifically designed to be gender-neutral and empower women entrepreneurs
No Location Bias
Urban and rural applicants evaluated fairly using contextual normalization
Transparent Weights
All pillar weights (ω) are disclosed and based on empirical research
Explainable Decisions
Every score comes with a breakdown showing which factors contributed
Regulatory Compliance নিয়ন্ত্রক সম্মতি
Bangladesh Data Protection Act
Framework adheres to national data protection requirements
Consumer Rights Protection Act
Automated decisions can be reviewed by human officers
Bangladesh Bank Guidelines
Alignment with SME lending and alternative credit scoring policies
Ethical AI Principles
Following IEEE and ACM guidelines for responsible AI development
Consent Protocol সম্মতি প্রোটোকল
Our ethical data harvesting process ensures applicants are fully informed and in control
Information Disclosure
Clear explanation of what data will be collected and how it will be used
Purpose Limitation
Data used only for credit scoring; no secondary commercial use
Voluntary Participation
Applicants can decline without negative consequences
Withdrawal Rights
Right to withdraw consent and request data deletion at any time
Human Review Option
Right to request manual review of any automated decision
AI Decision Liability
While ICAS & Ethoslytics provides AI-assisted credit scoring, final lending decisions should always involve human oversight. The framework is designed to augment, not replace, human judgment.
- AI scores are recommendations, not final decisions
- Financial institutions retain full responsibility for lending decisions
- Human review is available for all automated assessments