Privacy & Examination Records Policy
Governed under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding Personal Data Protection and ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Clause 7.1.
1. Information We Collect
To process applications for personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024 and execute inspection contracts, Azhar Khan Quality & Standardization Certificates Issuing Services collects candidate Emirates ID details, passport numbers, employment verification letters, medical fitness certificates, and practical evaluation scores.
2. Public Credential Verification Registry
In accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 Clause 9.6, certification bodies confirm whether an individual holds a current, valid certification upon request. Official verification inquiries confirm:
- Candidate full name, certified scope/scheme, and certificate number
- Issue date, expiry date, and active/expired/suspended status
- Issuing conformity assessment authority and sponsoring employer
Personal contact details, Emirates ID copies, and individual examination answer sheets remain strictly confidential and are never published publicly.
3. Record Retention & Security Safeguards
All candidate assessment records, examination papers, practical rubrics, and certificates are encrypted and retained for a minimum statutory period of six (6) years to fulfill EIAC audit requirements and Dubai municipal oversight.