Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how Iraqi companies manage data, decisions, and client relations. While AI offers efficiency and innovation, it also raises concerns about professional secrecy and data protection under Iraq’s company laws. Professionals such as lawyers and consultants are bound by confidentiality duties, but AI systems often process sensitive information through automated platforms, creating risks of misuse or disclosure.
Under the Iraqi Companies Law, directors are responsible for safeguarding company assets, including digital data. This means businesses must ensure proper oversight, secure data policies, and accountability for AI-driven decisions. Without specific AI legislation in Iraq, these obligations fall under existing laws on corporate responsibility and professional ethics.
To protect confidentiality and maintain public trust, Iraq must develop clear guidelines on AI governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Responsible use of AI can strengthen—rather than threaten—the legal principles of integrity and secrecy that support professional practice and corporate governance.
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