On Thursday, Governor Ivey announced the creation of the Technology Quality Assurance Board (TQAB), a new body intended to oversee the responsible, secure and effective deployment of emerging technologies across Alabama’s existing executive-branch agency IT systems.
The Technology Quality Assurance Board, or TQAB, was authorized under by the Alabama Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in 2025. The law also expands the Alabama Office of Information Technology’s role in overseeing cybersecurity.
Ivey said the goal is to make sure new tech used by state government is secure, responsible and protects Alabamians’ personal information.
“The TQAB is a critical step forward in ensuring Alabama’s use of technology is not only innovative, but also secure, ethical and aligned with the public interest,” Governor Ivey said.
“This board will help us evaluate new tools through a lens of cybersecurity, privacy and operational excellence.”
The TQAB will be composed of representatives from the following agencies:
- Alabama Office of Information Technology
- Alabama Department of Finance
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
- Alabama Department of Education
- Alabama Medicaid Agency
- Alabama Department of Revenue
- Alabama Department of Transportation
According to the Governor’s Office, these agencies will collaborate to review new technologies, develop statewide standards and ensure that innovation is implemented in a way that protects citizen data and enhances government services.
The TQAB will also support the implementation of the GenAI Task Force’s broader recommendations, including the adoption of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Risk Management Frameworks, the development of internal agency policies for GenAI use and the establishment of AI training programs for state employees.
“Through the TQAB, Alabama is building a smarter, safer and more accountable digital future,” Governor Ivey added.
