ATTICS International Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Document Number
ATTICS-POL-049
Version Number
1.0
Document Control
DC49
Effective Date
06-01-2026
Document Status
Approved
Approval Date
06-01-2026
ATTICS International Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
These policies are developed exclusively for ATTICS International. Any copying, sharing, or reuse without written consent is not permitted.
Purpose
ATTICS International recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in education, professional services, and business operations.
The purpose of this policy is to establish principles and guidelines for the ethical, responsible, transparent, and secure use of AI tools, ensuring that AI enhances productivity and learning without compromising academic integrity, data protection, or certification credibility.
Scope
This policy applies to:
Learners and examination candidates
Trainers, assessors, and invigilators
Auditors, inspectors, and laboratory personnel
Employees and consultants
Approved centres and partners
It covers AI use in:
Learning and teaching activities
Assignment and project preparation
Examination and assessment processes
Administrative and reporting functions
Audit, inspection, and technical documentation
Customer service and communication tools
Policy Statement
ATTICS International shall:
Encourage responsible and ethical use of AI
Prohibit AI use that undermines academic or certification integrity
Protect personal and confidential data when using AI tools
Promote transparency in AI-assisted work
Monitor AI-related risks and misuse
Update this policy as AI technologies evolve
Acceptable Use of AI
AI tools may be used to:
Support research and learning
Generate drafts or ideas for assignments (with proper acknowledgment)
Improve language clarity and formatting
Assist administrative and reporting tasks
Support data analysis under supervision
Use must always ensure:
Human oversight and responsibility
Accuracy verification
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
Unacceptable Use of AI
AI tools must not be used to:
Generate complete assignments or examination answers submitted as original work
Access or attempt to bypass examination security
Fabricate data, results, or evidence
Generate or alter certification, audit, or inspection reports without review
Process confidential client or learner data in unauthorized AI platforms
Misrepresent AI-generated content as personal expertise
Disclosure Requirement
Where AI tools are used to support learning, assignments, or professional documentation, users must:
Declare AI usage where required
Remain accountable for final content
Ensure originality and compliance with plagiarism rules
AI Use in Examinations and Assessments
AI tools are strictly prohibited during examinations unless explicitly authorized
Unauthorized AI use in assessments is treated as cheating or malpractice
Data Protection and Confidentiality
Users must:
Not upload sensitive, confidential, or personal data to public AI platforms
Follow ATTICS International’s Data Protection Policy
Use only approved AI tools for internal operations
Monitoring and Enforcement
Suspected misuse of AI is investigated under:
Plagiarism, Collusion & Cheating Policy
Malpractice and Maladministration Procedure
Sanctions Policy
Training and Awareness
ATTICS International shall:
Provide guidance on responsible AI use
Train staff and learners on AI risks and ethics
Update training materials as technologies evolve
Compliance with International Standards
Aligned with:
ISO 21001:2025 – Ethical educational governance
ISO/IEC 17024:2012 – Protection of certification integrity
ISO 9001:2015 – Controlled and secure operational processes
