Trust, Integrity, and Responsibility
At Polygraph India, we recognize that conducting lie detection examinations is a matter of profound trust. Our Code of Ethics ensures that every polygraph test is carried out with respect, legality, fairness, and transparency. This ethical framework is our commitment to examinees, clients, and the wider community.
1. Rights of the Examinee
1.1 All Polygraph India professionals respect the dignity and rights of every individual undergoing a test.
1.2 Tests are voluntary. Every examinee must provide informed, written consent before testing. Coercion or forced participation is strictly prohibited.
1.3 Confidentiality is guaranteed. Test results are disclosed only with the written consent of the examinee or by legal mandate.
2. Exam Restrictions
2.1 No test is conducted if the examinee is deemed unfit by the examiner.
2.2 We do not probe religious, political, or racial beliefs unless directly relevant to an investigation.
2.3 Tests are not performed on minors without guardian consent or on pregnant individuals.
2.4 Test environments must be distraction-free.
2.5 Examiners cannot issue opinions during public or live-audience tests; privacy is essential for analysis.
3. Polygraph Examination Standards
3.1 Exams must utilize instruments that simultaneously record pneumograph, cardiovascular, and galvanic responses.
3.2 A minimum of three relevant question charts is required to issue any opinion.
4. Restrictions on Issuing Opinions
4.1 Examiners must not give medical or psychological opinions unless professionally certified.
4.2 All reports must be factual, objective, and based solely on polygraph data. Misleading or false reports are prohibited.
5. Fees and Integrity
Polygraph India maintains fixed fees. No gratuities or gifts are accepted in exchange for favorable results. Financial influence is strictly forbidden.
6. Public Communication and Advertising
6.1 Misleading advertisements or false claims related to polygraph services are prohibited.
6.2 No public statement about any case is permitted without examinee consent or legal obligation.
6.3 Exams must not be used to obstruct or evade legal processes.
Reporting Violations
To report a breach of this Code of Ethics, please contact ethics@polygraphindia.com. Kindly include your name, the examiner’s name, test date, and location.