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Slide 1: TITLE

Code of Ethics for IT Professionals


(Ensuring responsible, fair, and trustworthy practice in technology)

Slide 2: Definition

 A Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines for IT professionals to follow in order to:


o Protect the public interest
o Promote trust and integrity in technology
o Guide professional decision-making
 Published by groups like ACM, IEEE, ISACA, ISC², and BCS

Slide 3: Why It Matters

 IT impacts almost every part of modern life


 Ethical issues include:
o Privacy & security
o Responsible use of data
o Fairness & inclusion
o Intellectual property
 Ethics build trust between IT professionals, clients, and society

Slide 4: Core Principles (Common Across Codes)

1. Public Interest & Safety – Do no harm, protect welfare


2. Integrity & Honesty – Be truthful and transparent
3. Privacy & Confidentiality – Safeguard user data
4. Competence – Undertake only work you are qualified for, keep skills updated
5. Fairness & Respect – Avoid discrimination and bias
6. Accountability – Take responsibility for your actions and decisions

Slide 5: Professional Responsibilities

 Respect intellectual property & copyright


 Avoid plagiarism or misuse of software/code
 Disclose conflicts of interest
 Deliver high-quality and reliable IT systems
 Follow laws and regulations

Slide 6: Leadership & Community Role

 Mentor and support colleagues


 Contribute to the growth of the IT profession
 Promote digital inclusion and accessibility
 Encourage ethical behavior in teams and organizations

Slide 7: Real-World Applications

 Cybersecurity – Protecting against data breaches and misuse


 Software Engineering – Building safe, reliable, bias-free software
 AI & Emerging Tech – Considering fairness, transparency, and accountability in
algorithms
 Data Privacy – Following regulations like GDPR or Data Privacy Acts

Slide 8: Conclusion

 The Code of Ethics guides IT professionals to act responsibly, fairly, and


transparently.
 Following ethical standards:
o Protects the public
o Builds trust
o Strengthens the IT profession

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