Governance

Ethics & Compliance

Ensuring responsible research, secure technology development, and institutional integrity.

1. Ethical Commitment

QIST Foundation is committed to supporting research and innovation that benefit society, respect human values, and uphold scientific integrity. Ethical responsibility is embedded into all research, technology programs, and governance processes.

2. Research Ethics Standards

All research activities must adhere to:

academic and scientific integrity
responsible data stewardship
transparency in methods and findings
avoidance of conflicts of interest
accurate attribution and authorship
reproducibility and peer accountability

Research involving sensitive data, computational autonomy, or security systems requires heightened oversight.

3. Security & Safety Requirements

The Foundation enforces stringent safety practices for:

cryptographic research
autonomous systems
distributed intelligence
post-quantum security work
network and protocol design

All systems must be evaluated for:

attack surfaces
failure conditions
emergent behaviors
misuse potential
alignment with responsible computing principles

4. Compliance Frameworks

The Foundation aligns with:

international research ethics conventions
globally recognized cybersecurity standards
emerging frameworks for AI and autonomous systems governance
responsible innovation policies
applicable local and international regulations

Compliance procedures include internal review, external consultation, and ongoing monitoring.

5. Conflict of Interest Policies

Researchers, contributors, and partners must:

disclose financial or institutional conflicts
avoid situations where personal interests compromise objectivity
ensure independent review when required

6. Whistleblowing & Reporting Mechanisms

The Foundation maintains protected channels for reporting:

ethical violations
research misconduct
security concerns
governance irregularities

Reports are reviewed confidentially by the Research Oversight Board.