Which among the following is NOT a core element of AIMS?

WhileIndependence and honestyare general auditing values (as perISO 19011:2018, Clause 4 on audit principles), they arenot listed as core principlesof an AI Management System (AIMS) underISO/IEC 42001:2023.

The recognizedcore principles and valueswithin an AIMS — according to the standard and PECB training — include:

Fairness and Non-Discrimination

Privacy and Security

Safety and Reliability

Accountability

Transparency and Explainability

Human-Centered Design

These principles guide therisk management, operational control, and ethical alignmentof AI systems throughout their lifecycle, as required in Clauses 4.2, 6.1, and 8.2 of ISO/IEC 42001.