CODE OF ETHICS of the FILIPINO IT PROFESSIONALS
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 profession. By these I mean:
1. I will promote public, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of information technology;
2. I will consider the general welfare and public good in performance of my work;
3. I will advertise goods and professional services in a clear and truthful manner;
4. I will comply and strictly abide by the intellectual property laws, patent laws and other related laws in respect of information technology;
5. I will accept full responsibility for the work undertaken and will utilize my skills with competence and professionalism;
6. I will make truthful statements on my areas of competence as well as the capabilities and qualities of my product or services;
7. 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;
8. I will strive to attain the highest quality in both the products and services that I offer;
9. I will not knowingly participate in the development of information technology system that will promote the commission of fraud and other unlawful acts;
10. I will uphold and improve the IT professional standards through continuing professional development in order to enhance the IT profession.
