1. Work to develop software and related documents that respect the privacy of those who will be affected by that software.

2. The Code helps to define those actions that are ethically improper to request of a software engineer or teams of software engineers.

3. However, even in this generality, the Code provides support for software engineers and managers of software engineers who need to take positive action in a specific case by documenting the ethical stance of the profession.

4. In particular, software engineers shall continually endeavor to:Further their knowledge of developments in the analysis, specification, design, development, maintenance and testing of software and related documents, together with the management of the development process.

5. However, even in this generality, the Code provides support for software engineers and managers of software engineers who need to take positive action in a specific case by documenting the ethical stance of the profession.

6. The dynamic and demanding context of software engineering requires a code that is adaptable and relevant to new situations as they occur.

7. Not unfairly intervene in the career of any colleague; however, concern for the employer, the client or public interest may compel software engineers, in good faith, to question the competence of a colleague.

8. Ensure that software engineers are informed of standards before being held to them.

9. In particular, those managing or leading software engineers shall, as appropriate:Ensure good management for any project on which they work, including effective procedures for promotion of quality and reduction of risk.

10. Ensure that there is a fair agreement concerning ownership of any software, processes, research, writing, or other intellectual property to which a software engineer has contributed.

1. Ensure realistic quantitative estimates of cost, scheduling, personnel, quality and outcomes on any project on which they work or propose to work and provide an uncertainty assessment of these estimates.

2. s humanity, in special care owed to people affected by the work of software engineers, and the unique elements of the practice of software engineering.

3. Improve their knowledge of relevant standards and the law governing the software and related documents on which they work.

4. Ensure an appropriate method is used for any project on which they work or propose to work.

5. Ensure realistic quantitative estimates of cost, scheduling, personnel, quality and outcomes on any project on which they work or propose to work, and provide an uncertainty assessment of these estimates.

6. Accept no outside work detrimental to the work they perform for their primary employer.

7. In particular, those managing or leading software engineers shall, as appropriate:Ensure good management for any project on which they work, including effective procedures for promotion of quality and reduction of risk.

8. Obey all laws governing their work, unless, in exceptional circumstances, such compliance is inconsistent with the public interest.

9. Ensure realistic quantitative estimates of cost, scheduling, personnel, quality and outcomes on any project on which they work or propose to work and provide an uncertainty assessment of these estimates.

10. Assist colleagues in being fully aware of current standard work practices including policies and procedures for protecting passwords, files and other confidential information, and security measures in general.

1. Principle 3: PRODUCTSoftware engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.

2. To ensure, as much as possible, that their efforts will be used for good, software engineers must commit themselves to making software engineering a beneficial and respected profession.

3. In accordance with that commitment, software engineers shall adhere to the following Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

4. In particular, software engineers shall, as appropriate:Provide service in their areas of competence, being honest and forthright about any limitations of their experience and education.

5. In particular, software engineers shall, as appropriate:Encourage colleagues to adhere to this Code.

6. Software engineers are those who contribute by direct participation or by teaching, to the analysis, specification, design, development, certification, maintenance and testing of software systems.

7. Attract potential software engineers only by full and accurate description of the conditions of employment.

8. However, even in this generality, the Code provides support for software engineers and managers of software engineers who need to take positive action in a specific case by documenting the ethical stance of the profession.

9. Principle 7: COLLEAGUESSoftware engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues.

10. In particular, software engineers shall, as appropriate:Help develop an organizational environment favorable to acting ethically.

1. As this Code expresses the consensus of the profession on ethical issues, it is a means to educate both the public and aspiring professionals about the ethical obligations of all software engineers.

2. Ensure that clients, employers, and supervisors know of the software engineer's commitment to this Code of ethics, and the subsequent ramifications of such commitment.

3. The dynamic and demanding context of software engineering requires a code that is adaptable and relevant to new situations as they occur.

4. The Code is not simply for adjudicating the nature of questionable acts; it also has an important educational function.

5. The Code prescribes these as obligations of anyone claiming to be or aspiring to be a software engineer.

6. The Code is not a simple ethical algorithm that generates ethical decisions.

7. Improve their knowledge of this Code, its interpretation, and its application to their work.

8. Not influence others to undertake any action that involves a breach of this Code.

9. The Code provides an ethical foundation to which individuals within teams and the team as a whole can appeal.

10. Recognize that violations of this Code are inconsistent with being a professional software engineer.

1. The Code provides an ethical foundation to which individuals within teams and the team as a whole can appeal.

2. Not punish anyone for expressing ethical concerns about a project.

3. Promote no interest adverse to their employer or client, unless a higher ethical concern is being compromised; in that case, inform the employer or another appropriate authority of the ethical concern.

4. Principle 5: MANAGEMENTSoftware engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance .

5. These situations require the software engineer to use ethical judgment to act in a manner which is most consistent with the spirit of the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, given the circumstances.

6. The Code helps to define those actions that are ethically improper to request of a software engineer or teams of software engineers.

7. As this Code expresses the consensus of the profession on ethical issues, it is a means to educate both the public and aspiring professionals about the ethical obligations of all software engineers.

8. Principle 8: SELFSoftware engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.

9. Identify, define and address ethical, economic, cultural, legal and environmental issues related to work projects.

10. Ethical tensions can best be addressed by thoughtful consideration of fundamental principles, rather than blind reliance on detailed regulations.