Sector-specific Accountability Extensions for VAP
IAP adapts VAP to industry-specific regulatory and operational requirements,
defining sector-tailored accountability profiles for AI audit trails, governance, and compliance.
IAP is an extension layer on top of VAP — it does not modify the VAP Core specification.
Understanding the role of Industry Accountability Profiles in the VAP ecosystem
IAP (Industry Accountability Profile) is an extension profile that defines industry-specific accountability, audit trail, retention, and governance requirements on top of the VAP Core specification.
IAP is NOT a new standard.
IAP IS a constraint/supplementary specification that assumes VAP compliance as a prerequisite.
Industry-specific events that must be recorded
How long audit trails must be preserved
Time precision and accountability party requirements
Jurisdiction-specific compliance fields
A layered architecture for universal and industry-specific AI accountability
Common Core (Industry-Agnostic)
Universal requirements for cryptographically verifiable AI decision provenance — applicable across all domains.
extends (constraints/supplements)
Industry-Specific Extension Layer
Sector-tailored constraints and supplementary specifications built on top of VAP Core.
implementation examples
Finance
Insurance
Healthcare
Mobility
Securities
IAP profiles add industry-specific requirements without modifying the VAP Core. Think of it as "VAP + industry constraints."
Organizations with VAP-compliant systems can adopt IAP profiles incrementally — no need to rebuild from scratch.
The rationale behind industry-specific accountability profiles
Retention periods, explanation obligations, and approval processes vary significantly across sectors. Financial services may require 5-7 years of audit trail retention, while healthcare has different HIPAA-driven requirements.
AI in algorithmic trading operates in milliseconds; AI in medical diagnosis requires different granularity. The context of AI usage differs fundamentally across industries.
A one-size-fits-all specification inevitably creates over-engineering for some industries and insufficient coverage for others. IAP solves this through targeted profiles.
By maintaining VAP Core as the common foundation while allowing industry-specific extensions, IAP achieves both interoperability and sector-appropriate compliance.
Industry-specific profiles currently under development or planned
Trading systems, AI models, regulatory reporting, algorithmic trading audit trails.
IFRS 17, Solvency II, claims processing, internal model governance.
AI diagnostics, medical records, accountability parties, FDA SaMD guidance.
Decision logs, liability boundaries, accident analysis, UNECE R157 compliance.
MiFID II RTS 25, market surveillance, trade reconstruction, best execution.
Additional industry profiles will be developed based on stakeholder feedback and regulatory developments.
Governance principles for Industry Accountability Profiles
IAP profiles are developed and maintained by VeritasChain Standards Organization (VSO), ensuring consistent quality and cross-profile compatibility.
IAP specifications do not assume or favor specific companies or products. They are designed to be implementable by any compliant system.
IAP profiles evolve through consultation with industry participants, regulatory authorities, and technical experts to ensure practical applicability.
IAP defines requirements only. Implementation choices and certification processes are handled by separate entities.
Help shape industry-specific accountability standards for AI systems in your sector.
Contact: info@veritaschain.org