Panopticon Test
Product term: Panopticon Test
Category: governance
Definition
Article VI of the INO Constitution. A test ensuring organizational monitoring and AI surveillance remain transparent and proportional. The question: "If everyone knew about this surveillance, would it still be acceptable?" If no, it fails the Panopticon Test. Prevents creeping surveillance by requiring explicit, visible, human-approved monitoring policies. Protects privacy while enabling necessary coordination.
Key Points
- •Transparent surveillance standard
- •Article VI of INO Constitution
- •Question: Would this be acceptable if public?
- •Prevents creeping surveillance and privacy erosion
- •Requires explicit, human-approved policies
- •Balances coordination with privacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this mean no monitoring?
No. You can monitor work and outcomes. But monitoring must be transparent and proportional. Secret surveillance fails the test.
Who decides if something passes the test?
The Constitutional Review Board, with human oversight. If uncertain, default to more transparency.
What about security monitoring?
Security monitoring is necessary. But it must be published in your security policy and proportional to actual threats.
Can the organization monitor my communications?
Only if explicitly policy, transparent, and proportional. Personal and off-topic communications have higher privacy protection.
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