Understanding a member directory in professional institutes
This page explains, at a conceptual level, how member directories are usually framed in professional institutes, with particular emphasis on privacy, consent and appropriate use in an AI governance context. It does not list any IIAIG members or act as a live directory.
- Describes generic patterns and design considerations for professional member directories.
- Does not constitute an official IIAIG directory or provide personal data.
- Emphasizes privacy, consent and appropriate use in an AI governance setting.
What a member directory usually represents
In many professional institutes, a member directory is a carefully governed way to show limited information about individuals or institutions connected to the institute. It is designed so that others can recognize the breadth of the community and, where appropriate, connect in a considered and respectful way.
High-level reference
Directories typically provide high-level reference information—such as name, broad role profile and broad region—rather than serving as an unrestricted contact list, marketing database or lead-generation tool.
Community visibility
A directory can help convey that AI governance is a cross-functional, cross-sector field by showing that people from different roles and contexts engage with similar questions, subject to privacy choices and consent.
Search within boundaries
When directories include search or filters, these features are usually constrained by clear terms of use so they support professional orientation and not unsolicited outreach, profiling or commercial targeting.
The presence of these concepts on this page does not mean that an IIAIG member directory is currently active. Any future directory would require its own clearly documented design, scope and terms specific to IIAIG.
Privacy, consent and appropriate use
Any directory in an AI governance-focused institute should reflect the same respect for privacy, data protection and professional responsibility that the field itself emphasizes. The principles below are illustrative of well-governed professional directories.
Consent & visibility choices
Use of a directory generally respects explicit consent and visibility preferences, so that individuals and institutions can control whether and how they appear, within applicable legal and policy frameworks and membership category settings.
Limited, purpose-bound data
Directories typically show limited fields that are necessary for their purpose and avoid unnecessary personal details. Data protection rules, retention policies and cross-border transfer requirements remain central considerations.
Restrictions on misuse
Terms of use for a directory typically restrict bulk scraping, unsolicited marketing, automated profiling or other misuse, aligning with responsible data use and AI governance principles.
Any specific IIAIG directory implementation, if introduced, would be designed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, the IIAIG Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct, and clearly documented terms of use. It would not override local laws, institutional policies or employment frameworks that apply to participants.
How a directory layout might look (example only)
The example below shows a possible way a professional directory could be structured visually. It is provided purely to illustrate layout concepts. It does not contain real member data and does not represent an active IIAIG directory.
This search panel is non-functional and is shown only as an example of how filtering could be presented in a future directory design, should IIAIG choose to implement one.
| Example name | Example role profile | Example organization type | Example region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member A (illustrative) | Technical / Data & Product | Technology / Platform | Region A |
| Member B (illustrative) | Legal / Risk / Policy | Financial services | Region B |
| Member C (illustrative) | Academic / Research | University / Law school | Region C |
| Member D (illustrative) | Leadership / Governance | Board / Executive | Region A |
All entries above are placeholders for layout illustration only. They do not correspond to real individuals or organizations and do not represent any assertion of membership, affiliation or recognition.
Directory vs. credential verification
A professional directory and a credential verification service serve different purposes. In many institutes they are kept conceptually separate, even if related.
Directory (conceptual view)
A directory, if used, typically provides a high-level view of people or institutions connected to an institute, with a focus on community orientation rather than formal verification or legal attestation.
- Limited fields, guided by consent and privacy choices.
- Designed for orientation and community visibility.
- Not a substitute for formal verification or regulatory checks.
Credential verification
Credential verification usually focuses on confirming whether a specific certification, exam result or status is valid, in line with clear verification procedures.
- Request-driven checks of specific credentials.
- Structured responses (for example, valid / not found / not in scope).
- Often accessible through a dedicated verification page or process.
If IIAIG offers credential verification, details would be available on the dedicated verification page and associated documentation, rather than in any public directory.
What this Member Directory page does – and does not – represent
To avoid misunderstanding, it is important to distinguish between this conceptual explanation and any future, formal directory implementation that IIAIG may or may not introduce.
What this page does
- Provides a conceptual overview of how professional directories are typically framed.
- Highlights privacy, consent and appropriate use considerations for AI governance.
- Illustrates, using anonymized examples, how a future directory layout might be structured.
- Helps institutions think about directory design within their own governance frameworks.
What this page does not do
- Does not list any real IIAIG members or provide personal data.
- Does not create any directory-related rights, entitlements or obligations.
- Does not claim regulatory recognition, endorsement or accreditation.
- Does not replace local laws, regulations or institutional policies.
Any future IIAIG member directory, if introduced, would be announced through specific, clearly labeled communications and accompanied by detailed terms describing scope, data fields, privacy controls and appropriate use.
Using directory concepts in your own context
If you are considering how a directory might support AI governance in your own institution or professional setting, the concepts on this page can be a starting point, alongside your own privacy, legal and governance frameworks. For IIAIG-specific questions, always rely on official communications.
For specific questions about whether an IIAIG directory is available or planned, and how it might operate, please use the contact channels listed on the contact page and refer to official IIAIG communications.