Mission and Public-Interest Framing
World Transparency Graph exists to improve public-interest oversight through structured analysis of public records. The platform is designed for transparency, accountability, and responsible investigative workflows.Policy-Version: v1.0.0
Effective-Date: 2026-02-28
Owner: WTG Governance Team
Effective-Date: 2026-02-28
Owner: WTG Governance Team
Prohibited Uses
The following uses are strictly forbidden: Violations may lead to:- Access restrictions
- Investigation lockouts
- Internal incident review and policy escalation
Human-Review Requirement for High-Risk Allegations
Any high-risk claim must go through human editorial/legal review before publication or escalation. High-risk claims include:- Corruption allegations
- Fraud allegations
- Reputationally sensitive claims
Minimum Review Requirements
Before publishing or escalating high-risk claims:- Confirm supporting evidence from independent sources
- Validate temporal consistency and identity confidence
- Add limitations and uncertainty statements
Review Checklist
- Multiple independent sources confirm the relationship
- Temporal ordering is verified (event before consequence)
- Identity confidence is documented (strong vs probable)
- Uncertainty and limitations are explicitly stated
- Neutral, non-accusatory language is used
Non-Accusatory Language Standard
BR-ACC outputs must use neutral language that reflects the analytical nature of the platform.Recommended Framing
Use neutral, investigative language:- “signal”
- “possible connection”
- “documented relationship”
- “requires further verification”
- “suggests potential link”
- “indicates association”
Forbidden Framing
Disclaimer: Patterns Are Signals, Not Proof
Graph patterns indicate relationships in public data. They do not by themselves prove:- Illegality
- Intent
- Guilt
- Criminal activity
BR-ACC output is not legal advice and is not a substitute for formal legal or investigative process.
Source Quality Limitations
Public datasets may contain:| Limitation | Impact |
|---|---|
| Delays and incomplete periods | Missing recent data or historical gaps |
| Source-level schema changes | Inconsistent field definitions across time |
| Identifier ambiguity | Multiple entities with similar names |
| Masked fields | Partial identifiers for privacy protection |
| Documentation gaps | Missing metadata or context |
| Extraction errors | Technical issues in ETL pipelines |
False-Positive Caveat
All high-impact conclusions require independent corroboration from multiple sources.Temporal and Identity Confidence
Interpretation must account for:Temporal Ordering
- Event before consequence: Verify that relationships existed before outcomes
- Coverage windows: Understand which time periods are included
- Missing-month caveats: Document known gaps in temporal coverage
Identity Quality Tiers
| Tier | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Strong | Unique identifier match (CNPJ, official ID) | Direct entity attribution |
| Probable | Name + context match | Requires human verification |
| Weak | Name-only match | Investigation starting point only |
What BR-ACC Is Not
BR-ACC is not:- A criminal accusation system
- A credit scoring platform
- An automated guilt determination tool
- A replacement for legal due process
- A substitute for professional legal advice
What BR-ACC Is
BR-ACC is:- A research and analysis tool
- A public data aggregator
- An investigative starting point
- A transparency and accountability platform
- A civic technology project for public interest
Enforcement and Governance
Violations of this ethics policy are handled according to:Incident Review Process
When ethical violations are suspected:- Immediate review by governance team
- Access restriction if necessary to prevent harm
- Investigation into scope and intent of violation
- Decision log with rationale and action taken
- Policy escalation if systemic issues are identified
Responsible Use Principles
Transparency
Transparency
Always cite sources and document the origin of data connections. Never present derived insights as definitive facts without source attribution.
Minimization
Minimization
Access only the data necessary for your legitimate research or investigative purpose. Do not engage in bulk collection or speculative data gathering.
Accountability
Accountability
Take responsibility for how you use and share BR-ACC outputs. Consider potential harms and misinterpretations.
Proportionality
Proportionality
Ensure your use of the platform is proportional to the public interest served. Do not use powerful analytical tools for trivial or personal purposes.