2. Code of Ethics for
IT Professionals
Geordette R. Acasio
II-BSICTE
3. Code of Ethics
a set of guidelines which are
designed to set out acceptable
behaviors for members of a
particular group, association or
profession.
4. Preamble:
I will use my special knowledge and
skills for the benefit of the public. I will
serve employers and clients with
integrity, subject to an overriding
responsibility to the public interest, and
I will strive to enhance the competence
and prestige of the professional. By
these, I mean:
5. I will promote public knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
information technology;
6. I will promote public knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
information technology;
I will consider the general welfare and
public good in the performance of my
work;
7. I will promote public knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of
information technology;
I will consider the general welfare and
public good in the performance of my
work;
I will advertise goods or professional
services in a clear and truthful manner;
8. I will comply and strictly abide by the
intellectual property laws, patent laws and
other related laws in respect of information
technology;
9. I will comply and strictly abide by the
intellectual property laws, patent laws and
other related laws in respect of information
technology;
I will accept full responsibility for the work
undertaken and will utilize my skills with
competence and professionalism;
10. I will comply and strictly abide by the
intellectual property laws, patent laws and
other related laws in respect of information
technology;
I will accept full responsibility for the work
undertaken and will utilize my skills with
competence and professionalism;
I will make truthful statements on my
areas of competence as well as the
capabilities and qualities of my
products and services;
11. I will not disclose or use any confidential
information obtained in the course of
professional duties without the consent of
the parties concerned, except when
required by law;
12. I will not disclose or use any confidential
information obtained in the course of
professional duties without the consent of
the parties concerned, except when
required by law;
I will try to attain the highest quality in
both the products and services I offer;
13. I will not disclose or use any confidential
information obtained in the course of
professional duties without the consent of
the parties concerned, except when
required by law;
I will try to attain the highest quality in
both the products and services I offer;
I will not knowingly participate in the
development of Information
Technology Systems that will promote
the commission of fraud and other
unlawful acts;
14. I will uphold and improve the IT
professional standards through continuing
professional development in order to
enhance the IT profession.
-A code of ethics document sets the standards for what is expected of the IT professional. It reinforces what is considered right and wrong by using verbiage such as "always" or "never" to be as clear as possible.-A code of ethics reminds IT professionals that they are not to impede or manipulate pre-authorized access to the information or hardware of which they are in control.-A code of ethics helps prevent IT professionals from behaving in a malicious or harmful manner with company information and equipment-A code of ethics helps motivate an IT professional to stay current in her chosen skill set in order to be more effective on the job for her employer. A motivated IT professional may also be encouraged to learn new skill sets as technology changes.
