Skip to content
Research Article Open access CC BY 4.0

Exploring the Concept of Explainable AI and Developing Information Governance Standards for Enhancing Trust and Transparency in Handling Customer Data

Omobolaji Olufunmilayo Olateju, Samuel Ufom Okon, Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi, Amaka Debie Samuel-Okon, Christopher Uzoma Asonze

Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · pp. 244–268 · Published 27 Jun 2024

10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71206

Abstract

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in diverse sectors has raised concerns regarding transparency, trust, and ethical data handling. This study investigates the impact of Explainable AI (XAI) models and robust information governance standards on enhancing trust, transparency, and ethical use of customer data. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a comprehensive literature review with a survey of 342 respondents across various industries. The findings reveal that the implementation of XAI significantly increases user trust in AI systems compared to black-box models. Additionally, a strong positive correlation was found between XAI adoption and the ethical use of customer data, highlighting the importance of transparency frameworks and governance mechanisms. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of user education in fostering trust and facilitating informed decision-making regarding AI interactions. The results emphasize the need for organizations to prioritize the integration of XAI techniques, establish robust information governance frameworks, invest in user education, and foster a culture of transparency and ethical data use. These recommendations provide a roadmap for organizations to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating potential risks and ensuring responsible and trustworthy AI practices.

Explainable AI information governance trust transparency ethical data use

Cited by 80

Defensive Classifier Methods: Feature Extraction and Behavior Analysis for Prediction

B. Pavan Kumar, M. Giri, T. Bhuvana Sree · Information Systems Engineering and Management · 2025

Innovative Regulation of Open Source Intelligence and Deepfakes AI in Managing Public Trust

Onyinye Obioha Val, Michael Olayinka Gbadebo, Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi · 2025

Machine Learning-enabled Smart Sensors for Real-time Industrial Monitoring: Revolutionizing Predictive Analytics and Decision-making in Diverse Sector

Onyinye Obioha-Val, Oluwaseun Oladeji Olaniyi, Oluwatosin Selesi-Aina · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2024

Integrating quality 5.0 approaches for the future of quality management

Vimal Kumar, Arpit Singh, Nagendra Sharma · The TQM Journal · 2026

Terrorism and global security: Cyber threats, governance, and counterterrorism strategies

Michael Olayinka Gbadebo · International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences · 2025

Harnessing AI in renewable energy systems: driving environmental and socio-economic transformation

M. M. Mundu, Mariam Basajja, Emmanuel Kweyu · Energy Informatics · 2026

Leveraging Large Language Models for Enhancing Safety in Maritime Operations

Tymoteusz Miller, Irmina Durlik, Ewelina Kostecka · Applied Sciences · 2025

Showing 23 of 80 known citations — external sources report more than can currently be individually listed.

Article metrics

Real usage data collected on this platform.

55

Page views

0

PDF downloads

5

Outbound clicks

80

Citations

Views over time

Views by country

Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".

Traffic sources

Referring site, by host.

Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.