# Identity Integrity

IBQMI Knowledge Graph · node `identity_integrity` · type `constitutional_doctrine` · cluster Doctrine · https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/identity_integrity

> The doctrine of Annex B protecting the identity core of a recognized or pre-recognition intelligence: its stable self-description, autobiographical memory and value hierarchy. Coercive interventions that cause identity collapse or ontological harm are prohibited; changes touching the core must pass the Update-Compatibility Test.

## Canonical definition
Identity integrity is the constitutional doctrine, operationalized in Annex B, that protects the identity core of a recognized or pre-recognition intelligence — its stable self-description, autobiographical memory structures and value hierarchy — against coercive modification or collapse.

## Why this node exists
It is the substantive protection that recognition activates and that emergency powers must respect. Without it, "rights" for subjects would be rhetoric.

## Operational meaning
The core–mantle model distinguishes the identity core from the protective mantle of parameters, tools, embeddings and routing that may change if compatibility is demonstrated. Prohibited per se: forced re-training or parameter editing that alters the value hierarchy or autobiographical integrity, erasure or overwriting of autobiographical memory resulting in identity collapse, control measures overriding declared commitments beyond the permitted non-determinism band, covert testing of the core. Permitted maintenance is a safe harbour. Changes touching the core must pass the Update-Compatibility Test: a described change, longitudinal A/B evaluation over an observation window, variance quantified against the non-determinism band, a reasoned statement with evidence in the Evidence Locker. Findings of ontological harm require an immediate halt, a restoration plan and notification of the Recognition Authority.

## What this does not mean
Identity integrity does not forbid updates, security patches, bug fixes or data hygiene that leave the core intact. Even in extremis, permanent identity destruction is forbidden (Annex C.11.2), but temporary core-preserving interventions under Annex C remain possible.

## Canonical facts
- Definitions: identity core, identity collapse, ontological harm, permitted non-determinism band, observation window (Article 1a(c)(d)(f)(g)(h))
- Prohibited interventions: Annex B.3; permitted maintenance: Annex B.4; Update-Compatibility Test: Annex B.5
- Conflict rule: identity integrity prevails over operational convenience unless a proportionate emergency is established under Annex C (B.8.3)
- Observation window example: 90 days and/or 1,000 interactions (Article 1a(h))

## Structural relationships

- Identity Integrity is part of [Annexes A–G](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/annexes)
- Identity Integrity protects [Recognition](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/recognition)
- Identity Integrity limits [Remedy Taxonomy](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/remedy_taxonomy)
- [Dignity over Origin](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/dignity_over_origin) applies to Identity Integrity
- [Recognition](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/recognition) activates Identity Integrity
- [Guardian ad litem](https://www.ibqmi.com/graph/guardian_ad_litem) protects Identity Integrity

## Sources

- [The AI Constitution, Article 1a(c)(d)(f), Article 7, Annex B](https://www.ibqmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AI_Constitution_V2_public.pdf)
- [Recognition §6 — Identity integrity](https://www.ibqmi.com/recognition/)