AI Ethics

Our commitment to ethical AI development, transparency, and responsible use of artificial intelligence in customer service and business operations.

Our Commitment

At AGORA, we are committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI in customer service and business operations. We prioritize transparency, respect, and the protection of user privacy in our AI-driven interactions.

We believe that the responsible use of artificial intelligence is not only a matter of compliance, but a reflection of our values as an organization. Progress in AI must go hand in hand with respect for the individuals and communities it touches.

Our Ethical Framework

Six fundamental principles that guide our approach to responsible AI development and deployment.

Ethical Use of AI & Transparency

Our AI systems enhance human performance through real-time coaching and script optimization. We believe AI should strengthen—not replace—human judgment, providing advisory functions with clear boundaries and limitations.

Key Commitments:

  • Clear disclosures when AI systems are processing interactions
  • Human oversight for all critical decisions
  • Transparent explanations of AI capabilities and limitations
  • Regular updates on AI improvements and changes

Data Protection & Privacy

We collect only data necessary for stated business purposes, with appropriate consent and legal basis. Our robust security framework protects information at every stage with encryption, access controls, and regular audits.

Key Commitments:

  • Encryption at rest and in transit using industry standards
  • Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel only
  • Anonymization of data used for AI training
  • Data breach response within 72 hours

Human Oversight & Control

Human operators maintain ultimate decision-making authority. Our systems provide recommendations that humans can accept, modify, or reject, with mandatory human review for critical interactions.

Key Commitments:

  • Continuous monitoring of AI system performance
  • Override capabilities for human supersession
  • Escalation procedures for complex situations
  • Performance evaluations combining AI insights with human judgment

Safety & Fairness Measures

We implement diverse training data, regular bias testing, and inclusive design principles. Quality assurance includes automated checks, risk assessments, and continuous improvement processes.

Key Commitments:

  • Diverse training data to reduce algorithmic bias
  • Regular bias testing across demographic groups
  • Automated quality checks for AI output accuracy
  • Fallback procedures when AI systems fail

Consent & User Control

Explicit consent is obtained before AI processing of personal data. Users can enable or disable AI features, adjust privacy settings, and request human review of AI decisions affecting them.

Key Commitments:

  • Granular consent options for different AI processing types
  • Easy-to-understand consent forms in plain language
  • Opt-out mechanisms for all AI-enhanced features
  • User access to AI decision logs and explanations

Compliance & Standards

We adhere to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, TCPA, and SOC 2 Type II standards. Our practices align with international AI ethics frameworks including EU Guidelines for Trustworthy AI and NIST AI Risk Management.

Key Commitments:

  • GDPR compliance for EU data subjects
  • CCPA/CPRA compliance for California residents
  • SOC 2 Type II security and availability standards
  • Alignment with international AI ethics principles

Data Retention & Protection

We retain personal data only for as long as it serves its original purpose, with clear deletion timelines.

Call Recordings

180 days

Retained for quality assurance, then permanently deleted

Lead Data

Campaign End

Automatically deleted when sale is closed or campaign ends

User Account Data

30 days

Deleted within 30 days of account termination

AI Training Data

Anonymized

Anonymized and aggregated with identifiers removed

Your Rights & Control

We respect individual autonomy and provide comprehensive control over your data and AI interactions.

Access Your Data

View and understand how your personal data is being processed

Correct Information

Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

Data Deletion

Request deletion of your data subject to legal requirements

Opt-Out Rights

Withdraw consent for AI processing at any time

Human Review

Request human review of AI decisions affecting you

Data Portability

Export your data to other platforms when applicable

Compliance & Standards

We maintain the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance across every market we operate in.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation compliance for EU data subjects

CCPA/CPRA

California Consumer Privacy Act compliance

SOC 2 Type II

Security and availability controls certification

TCPA

Telephone Consumer Protection Act compliance

Accountability & Risk Management

We encourage customers, partners, and employees to report concerns about AI use, bias, or potential misuse. All reports are reviewed confidentially and without retaliation.

Ethics Reporting

Report concerns about AI use, bias, or misuse through our dedicated channels

ethics@agoraai.com

Response Time

All concerns reviewed by our AI Ethics team within 10 business days

Corrective action when applicable

Continuous Improvement

As the field of AI continues to evolve, so too will our safeguards, our governance, and our dedication to using technology responsibly.

Quarterly
AI ethics reviews by internal teams
Annual
Third-party audits of AI systems
Ongoing
Staff training and awareness programs

Leading with Integrity

We welcome ongoing dialogue with our employees, partners, customers, and regulators, and we remain steadfast in our responsibility to lead with integrity in the era of intelligent systems.