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- Preamble
- General Moral Imperatives
- Additional Professional Obligations
- Organizational Leadership Imperatives
- Compliance with the Code
As an ACM member I will…
4.1 Uphold and promote the principles of this Code.
The future of the computing profession as a whole depends upon both technical and ethical excellence. It is important for the individual computing professional to adhere to these ethical principles and to actively encourage others to do so.
4.2 Take appropriate action leading to a remedy if I observe an apparent violation of the Code.
The appropriate action upon observing a Code violation begins with gathering evidence to determine if a violation occurred, and if so, its degree of severity. The individual may wish to consult with other ACM members in this investigation. Once a determination has been made, discussion of the nature of the problem with the apparent violator is appropriate. If the problem can not be resolved otherwise, it should be reported according to the policy specified in the Policies and Procedures of the ACM section 8.3.5.
4.3 Understand that violation of this code is inconsistent with membership in the ACM.
Adherence of professionals to a code of ethics is for the most part a voluntary matter. If a member does not accept or follow this code, it should be understood that termination of membership is appropriate.
The Task Force for the Revision of the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: Ronald E. Anderson (Chair), Peter Denning, Gerald Engel, Donald Gotterbarn, Grace Hertlein, Alex Hoffman, Bruce Jawer, Doris Lidtke, Joyce Little, Dianne Martin, Donn Parker, Judith A. Perrolle.
Go to: Facing the Computer Ethics Dilemma – Martin and Martin
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