1. Be fair and avoid deception in all statements, particularly public ones, concerning software or related documents, methods and tools.
2. Attract potential software engineers only by full and accurate description of the conditions of employment.
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. Cooperate in efforts to address matters of grave public concern caused by software, its installation, maintenance, support or documentation.
5. Treat all forms of software maintenance with the same professionalism as new development.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Approve software only if they have a well-founded belief that it is safe, meets specifications, passes appropriate tests, and does not diminish quality of life, diminish privacy or harm the environment.
9. Recognize that violations of this Code are inconsistent with being a professional software engineer.
10. 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.
1. The ultimate effect of the work should be to the public good.
2. 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.
3. Keep private any confidential information gained in their professional work, where such confidentiality is consistent with the public interest and consistent with the law.
4. Ensure that they are qualified for any project on which they work or propose to work by an appropriate combination of education and training, and experience.
5. Ensure that specifications for software on which they work have been well documented, satisfy the users’
6. Take responsibility for detecting, correcting, and reporting errors in software and associated documents on which they work.
7. Ensure that they are qualified for any project on which they work or propose to work by an appropriate combination of education and training, and experience.
8. Accept no outside work detrimental to the work they perform for their primary employer.
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. Work to develop software and related documents that respect the privacy of those who will be affected by that software.
1. Principle 6: PROFESSIONSoftware engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.
2. Principle 2: CLIENT AND EMPLOYERSoftware engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer, consistent with the public interest.
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. Because of their roles in developing software systems, software engineers have significant opportunities to do good or cause harm, to enable others to do good or cause harm, or to influence others to do good or cause harm.
5. Attract potential software engineers only by full and accurate description of the conditions of employment.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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. In particular, software engineers shall, as appropriate:Encourage colleagues to adhere to this Code.
10. 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.
1. 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.
2. Provide for due process in hearing charges of violation of an employer's policy or of this Code.
3. In all these judgments concern for the health, safety and welfare of the public is primary; that is, the "Public Interest" is central to this Code.
4. The Code is not a simple ethical algorithm that generates ethical decisions.
5. Not ask a software engineer to do anything inconsistent with this Code.
6. 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.
7. It is not intended that the individual parts of the Code be used in isolation to justify errors of omission or commission.
8. The dynamic and demanding context of software engineering requires a code that is adaptable and relevant to new situations as they occur.
9. The Code provides an ethical foundation to which individuals within teams and the team as a whole can appeal.
10. In particular, software engineers shall, as appropriate:Encourage colleagues to adhere to this Code.
1. 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.
2. The Code provides an ethical foundation to which individuals within teams and the team as a whole can appeal.
3. 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.
4. The Code is not a simple ethical algorithm that generates ethical decisions.
5. The Principles identify the ethically responsible relationships in which individuals, groups, and organizations participate and the primary obligations within these relationships.
6. Ethical tensions can best be addressed by thoughtful consideration of fundamental principles, rather than blind reliance on detailed regulations.
7. 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.
8. Identify, define and address ethical, economic, cultural, legal and environmental issues related to work projects.
9. 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.
10. The Code is not a simple ethical algorithm that generates ethical decisions.