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Examinee's Bill of Rights

  • Informed Consent: The polygraph examination shall be conducted only with your express consent. You are required to sign a formal consent form at the polygraph laboratory prior to the commencement of the exam.
  • Voluntary Participation: No individual may be coerced or compelled to undergo a polygraph examination or to sign a consent form against their will.
  • Professional Conduct: You are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect throughout the entirety of the examination process.
  • Non-Discrimination: Discrimination is strictly prohibited. No individual shall be treated unfairly based on origin, gender, religion, age, nationality, socio-economic status, organizational or political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.
  • Transparency of Credentials: You have the right to know the name of your examiner, as well as their professional qualifications and years of experience.
  • Procedural Disclosure: Prior to testing, you are entitled to a comprehensive briefing regarding the purpose of the exam, the equipment used, and the specific procedures involved.
  • Medical Assessment: The examiner is required to review your medical history and current physical condition to ensure you are fit for testing.
  • Question Review: Every question to be asked during the polygraph must be reviewed with you during the pre-test interview. No "surprise" questions or unreviewed topics may be introduced during the actual examination.
  • Examination Protocol: To ensure accuracy, the examiner must administer the question sets in at least two rounds, though three rounds are recommended.
  • Right of Withdrawal: You maintain the right to refuse the examination or terminate the process at any time. The examiner must honor your decision immediately and without prejudice.
  • Confidentiality: Aside from the final results delivered to the requesting party, you are entitled to absolute confidentiality regarding all personal disclosures and matters related to the examination.