tw, you are indeed a victim of polygraph. Had you been aware of the risks, realities and limitations of the "test," you would have likely opted out of the process.
A bill of rights for polygraph test subjects -- similar in scope to what exists for patients in the medical and mental health fields -- would have clearly identified the pitfalls of the "test" and paved the way for a hassle-free release of the data and independent review after the fact.
For the past few years I've been vigorously advocating for such a bill of rights, but the industry politicos want nothing to do with it. Why? It would be bad for business.
Now, get ready for some irony...
These same pro-polygraph propagandists liken accuracy of the polygraph "test" to that of certain medical exams, such as film mammography. (The comparison is absurd, I know, but let that go for now.)
The point is this: Can you imagine a doctor (or medical facility) refusing to release diagnostic materials -- such as x-rays -- for review by a patient-requested third party? Of course not.
In your case, it seems the polygraph operator is reluctant to release the raw data. The obvious question is "why"? If the operator stands by his work product, there should be no hesitation.
In my view, if the operator refuses to cooperate, he should give you a full refund and rescind his report.
About fidelity "tests" in general...
As I state on my web site
www.polygraphman.com,
fidelity polygraphs are usually a waste of time and money. I discourage them. That said, in some cases, they can be used as a launching pad to get a couple into counseling, which is where they should be.
I invite you and/or your wife to call me for a fuller explanation. See the contact page on my web site
www.polygraphman.com for details.
Should the examiner in your case agree to release the complete data file -- including video -- I would be happy to conduct a QA review at no charge.
Finally, absent an independent review of your polygraph "test," the results should be considered
null and
void.