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• Professional Codes of Ethics


  A set of guidelines designed to set out the acceptable behavior of a member of a particular group, association, or profession
• Professional Codes of Ethics


  • ACM Code Of Ethics And Professional Conduct
  • IEEE Code Of Ethics
  • National and Regional Codes
• 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.'
• Preamble

  1. Promote public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of information technology

  2. Consider the general welfare and public good in the performance of work

  3. Advertise goods or professional services in a clear and truthful manner

  4. Comply and strictly abide by intellectual property laws, patent laws, and other related laws in respect of information technology

  5. Accept full responsibility for the work undertaken and utilize skills with competence and professionalism

  6. Make truthful statements on areas of competence as well as the capabilities and qualities of products and services

  7. Not disclose or use any confidential information obtained in the course of professional duties without consent of parties concerned, except when required by law

  8. Try to attain the highest quality in both the products and services offered

  9. Not knowingly participate in the development of Information Technology Systems that will promote the commission of fraud and other unlawful acts

  10. Uphold and improve IT professional standards through continuing professional development to enhance the IT profession
• Code of Ethics of the Association of IT

  Set of obligations to management, fellow members, society, college or university, employer, country, and the association
• Code of Ethics of the Association of IT

  1. Promote understanding of information processing methods to management

  2. Uphold high ideals of AITP and cooperate with honesty and respect

  3. Disseminate knowledge responsibly and protect confidentiality of information

  4. Uphold ethical and moral principles

  5. Guard employer's interests and provide wise and honest advice

  6. Uphold national honor and chosen way of life

  7. Actively discharge obligations as a personal responsibility and as an AITP member
• General Principles for a computing professional

  • Contribute to society and human well-being
  • Avoid harm
  • Be honest and truthful
• Computing professionals have a fundamental obligation to use their skills for the betterment of society and the environment
• Avoid harm


  Exercise caution and prioritize the well-being of individuals and society
• Be honest and trustworthy


  Be transparent and provide full disclosure of relevant information regarding system capabilities, limitations, and potential issues to all concerned parties
• Be fair and take action not to discriminate

  Ensure that everyone has a fair chance to participate and address any complaints in decision-making
• Respect the work required to produce new ideas, inventions, creative works, and computing artifacts


  Recognize and credit the creators of these works while also respecting legal protections such as copyrights, patents, and trade secrets
• Respect privacy


  Understand various definitions and forms of privacy and understand the rights and responsibilities associated with the collection and use of personal data
• Honor confidentiality


  Handle sensitive data such as trade secrets, client information, and research data with confidentiality
• The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics were created in 1992 by the Computer Ethics Institute
• The Ten Commandments is a set of standards to guide and instruct people in the ethical use of computers
• Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people


  Using a computer to harm or compromise another user, including through data manipulation, theft, or unauthorized access, is unethical
• Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work


  Malicious software disrupts computers by harming programs, interfering with functioning, or deleting files, which disrupts users' work and can cause malfunction or failure
• Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files

  Do not spy on another person’s computer data, as it is considered an invasion of privacy
• Thou shalt not use a computer to steal


  Stealing sensitive information or leaking confidential information is unethical
• Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness

  Do not contribute to the spread of misinformation using computer technology
• Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid


  Refrain from copying software or buying pirated copies, and pay for software unless it is free
• Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation

  Do not use someone else’s computer resources unless you are authorized to
• Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output

  Claiming ownership on a work which is the output of someone else’s intellect is wrong
• Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing

  Before developing software, think about the social impact it can have
• Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans

  Be respectful and courteous with fellow members when using computers for communication