The document outlines a code of ethics for IT professionals. It states that IT professionals will use their skills and knowledge for the benefit of the public and consider the general welfare in their work. They will comply with intellectual property and patent laws, accept responsibility for their work, and make truthful statements about their competencies and services. IT professionals will also maintain confidentiality, attain high quality in their products and services, and uphold professional standards through continued learning. The code of ethics provides guidelines to ensure acceptable and responsible behavior from IT professionals.

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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.

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16. References:
• http://archives.pia.gov.ph/cioforum/?
m=about&i=ethics
• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-acode-of-ethics.htm
• http://www.ehow.com/facts_606087
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